Pakistan has made history by becoming the first team to whitewash South Africa in a bilateral ODI series on South African soil.
In the final match at Wanderers, Pakistan won by 36 runs (DLS method). Saim Ayub played a key role, scoring 101 off 91 balls, marking his second century of the series.
His partnerships with Babar Azam (52) and Mohammad Rizwan (53) helped Pakistan reach a total of 308/9. South Africa struggled in reply, with Heinrich Klaasen’s 81 off 49 balls being the only standout performance.
Pakistan’s all-around effort, including a brilliant four-wicket performance from Sufiyan Muqeem, ensured the win. Despite South Africa’s attempts to fight back, Pakistan maintained control throughout the game.
This whitewash comes as a major achievement for Pakistan, highlighting their strength in all areas of the game. It is especially significant as it boosts Pakistan’s momentum for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The series victory shows that Pakistan is in top form, with solid contributions from both their batting and bowling departments.
As Pakistan celebrates this historic win, fans are hopeful that the team will carry this strong performance into future international tournaments.
