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Shaheen Afridi Slams Babar and Rizwan as Pakistan Stumble Against Proteas
8 Nov
Summary
- Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi criticizes senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan
- Pakistan dropped 3 crucial catches during South Africa's chase, proving costly
- South Africa chased down 270 with ease to level the ODI series 1-1
On November 6, 2025, the Pakistan national cricket team suffered an 8-wicket defeat against South Africa in the second ODI of their ongoing three-match series. The loss has leveled the series at 1-1, dashing Pakistan's hopes of sealing the series.
After opting to bat first, Pakistan got off to a shaky start, slipping to 22/3. However, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha steadied the innings with a 92-run partnership. Both batters hit half-centuries, but the top order, including Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, struggled, managing only 11 and 4 runs, respectively.
Mohammad Nawaz's career-best ODI knock of 59 runs helped Pakistan post a competitive total of 269. But the target proved too small for the in-form South African batting lineup, who chased it down with almost 10 overs to spare.
