Pakistan defeated South Africa by three wickets in the first ODI match at Paarl on Tuesday, December 17. South Africa posted 239/9 in 50 overs, but Pakistan chased down the target in 49.3 overs to take a 1-0 series lead. Salman Ali Agha was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
“I’ve played here for 10-13 years. It rained last night. With a green outfield like this, I’ve never seen the ball reverse like that in 20 overs. The balls are only 25 overs old in an ODI game, but in 20 overs, that ball was shaping like a 4-day game in proper heat,” Klaasen told reporters.
Heinrich Klaasen Top Scorer for South Africa in First ODI
Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen revived the innings with a 73-run stand for the fifth wicket. Markram scored 35 before falling in the 32nd over. Klaasen was the top-scorer for the hosts with 86 off 97 balls. He didn’t get support from South Africa's lower-order batters. They finished with 239 in 50 overs.
We Were Looking 270-290 - Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram said they were aiming for a target of 270-290 but fell short. He acknowledged room for improvement in both batting and bowling, emphasizing the need for better performances in the next match in Cape Town.
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