South Africa level series after de Kock smashes Pakistan: 2nd ODI (Faisalabad)

Quintin de Kock struck a century as South Africa levelled the series 1-1 after a dominant 8-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2nd ODI in Faisalabad.

Pakistan posted 269/9 after being sent in, with Salman Ali Agha (69), Saim Ayub (53) and Mohammad Nawaz (59) giving them a competitive total despite regular wicket losses. Nandre Burger’s 4/46 and Nqabayomzi Peter’s 3/55 kept them in check.

The chase was then made straightforward by South Africa’s top order — Quinton de Kock was superb with an unbeaten 123 and Tony de Zorzi provided strong support in an opening stand that broke Pakistan early. South Africa got home comfortably, with 59 balls to spare, sealing the victory long before the death overs.

Summary scores: Pakistan 269/9 (50 overs) South Africa 270/2 (40.1 overs) — SA won by 8 wickets and 59 balls remaining

Top individual highlights: • Salman Ali Agha 69 (PAK) • Saim Ayub 53 (PAK) • Mohammad Nawaz 59 (PAK) • Quinton de Kock 123* (SA) • Tony de Zorzi strong support in opening stand • Nandre Burger 4/46 (SA) • Nqabayomzi Peter 3/55 (SA)

Nov 2025.