Pakistan Complete 3-0 Clean-Sweep Over South Africa In Johannesburg, Become First Team To Achieve Historic Feat

Pakistan clinched a 36-run win (DLS method) over South Africa in the third match of the South Africa vs Pakistan three-match ODI series, winning the series by 3-0 and creating a historic record.

Despite a blistering 81 off 43 balls from Heinrich Klaasen, South Africa fell short by 36 runs.

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Pakistan made history by becoming the first team to clean-sweep South Africa in a bilateral ODI series on South African soil on December 23 (Sunday). Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan clinched the remarkable feat with a 36-run (DLS) victory in the rain-affected third SA vs PAK ODI at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Saim Ayub was the star with the bat, smashing his second ton of the ODI series, scoring 101 runs, while debutant Sufiyan Muqeem shone with the ball, claiming four wickets for 52 runs. 

Despite a blistering 81 off 43 balls from Heinrich Klaasen, South Africa fell short by 36 runs by virtue of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. This dominant 3-0 series win will come as a significant boost for Pakistan's confidence ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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Excellent display by the boys 🇵🇰✨

A 36-run victory in the final ODI to complete a series sweep! ✅#SAvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/T6pO8PK6sO

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 22, 2024

Saim Ayub, Sufiyan Muqeem Power Pakistan To Historic Win

Pakistan were put into bat first after losing the toss and faced early setbacks as Kagiso Rabada dismissed Abdullah Shafique for a golden duck, leaving the team 1-1 the very first over. However, Saim Ayub played a pivotal role in Pakistan's innings, building two crucial partnerships: a 114-run stand for the second wicket with Babar Azam (52 off 71) and a 93-run stand for the third with skipper Mohammad Rizwan (53 off 52). Ayub's 101 off 94 balls powered Pakistan to a total of 308/9 in a rain-shortened 47-over game at The Wanderers. 

In response, Heinrich Klaasen led the charge for the hosts with a blistering 81 off 43 balls, while Corbin Bosch remained unbeaten on 40 but that wasn’t enough for the Proteas. Pakistan's Sufiyan Muqeem was the standout bowler, claiming 4/52 in his eight overs as South Africa were eventually bowled out for 271 in 42 overs, falling short of the 308-run target. With the win, Pakistan became the first team in the history to clean-sweep South Africa in a bilateral ODI series.

🌟 Player of the match and player of the series 🌟

How will you rate @SaimAyub7's scintillating show this series❓#SAvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/CIx50U3nHi

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 22, 2024