Pakistan became the first team to whitewash South Africa in an ODI series at home when they won the third game on Sunday (December 22).
Pakistan posted 308-9 runs on the board after being sent in to bat first at the Wanderers Stadium in a rain-affected game. The first innings was reduced to 47 overs - a passage of play defined by Saim Ayub’s blistering hundred and fine fifties from mainstays Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
Ayub continued his form in the format, notching up his second ton in the series, and third in nine ODI innings. He brought up his hundred in 91 deliveries but lasted three more balls, departing for 101 off Corbin Bosch’s bowling.
Pakistan, who were 208-2 at one stage, were reduced to 223-5 within the space of 18 deliveries but a quickfire 48 from Salman Agha, who hit three fours and two sixes in his 33-ball stay at the crease, helped propel the visitors beyond the 300-run mark.
For the hosts, Kagiso Rabada was the most successful bowler, [picking up three wickets.
