PAK vs SA 2nd ODI: Quinton de Kock's Dominant Century
Quinton de Kock smashed a magnificent hundred, overpowering Pakistani bowlers in Faisalabad. Tony de Zorzi's resilient 76 was also crucial in securing the win for South Africa.
Pakistan’s Innings Highlights
Pakistan managed a fighting total of 269 for 9 in their 50 overs despite an early collapse. Valuable middle-order contributions by Agha Salman and Mohammad Nawaz helped post a competitive score.
- Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for a duck, caught by Quinton de Kock off Nandre Burger, who made an early impact.
- Captain Babar Azam (11) and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan (4) also fell cheaply, leaving Pakistan at 45 for 3 within 10 overs.
- Saim Ayub scored a calm 53 off 66 balls, with five fours and a six, providing stability.
- Agha Salman top-scored with a gritty 69 from 106 balls, anchoring the innings alongside Ayub.
- Mohammad Nawaz played an aggressive knock of 59 off 59 balls, hitting four sixes and three fours.
- His late partnership with Faheem Ashraf, who scored 28 off 18 balls, pushed the total beyond 250.
“Quinton de Kock's majestic hundred rattles Pakistani bowlers in Faislabad.”
“Tony de Zorzi's fighting 76 also played a pivotal role in win.”
Summary
Despite early setbacks, Pakistan posted a competitive total thanks to key middle-order resistance, but Quinton de Kock’s commanding century ensured South Africa’s comfortable victory.
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