Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan astonished everyone on Sunday with his presence of mind by taking a spectacular catch to dismiss David Miller during the third ODI of the three-match series against South Africa.
The Green Shirts completed a historic whitewash against South Africa on their home turf with a 36-run win in the third and final ODI at Cape Town’s Wanderers Stadium.
Saim Ayub was the star of the match with a scintillating century, followed by the key wicket of David Miller, who is known for his ability to turn things around with his explosive batting.
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However, the wicket of Miller became the talk of the town due to Rizwan’s brilliance behind the stumps.
On the second-to-last ball of the 21st over, Miller attempted a paddle scoop off Saim’s good-length delivery aimed at the stumps. However, Rizwan had anticipated the shot and quickly slid into a leg-slip position, taking a brilliant catch on his chest.
It’s worth noting that during the first innings, Saim Ayub and Mohammad Rizwan put together a quick third-wicket stand of 93 runs from 75 balls to set up Pakistan’s total of 308-9.
Saim fell prey to debutant Corbin Bosch right after reaching his century, going back with a quick 101-run knock from 94 balls, laced with 15 boundaries that included two sixes.
Rizwan departed soon after playing a 52-ball knock of 53 runs, which featured five boundaries and one six.
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Salman Ali Agha played a quick-fire knock of 48 runs from 33 balls and added a crucial partnership of 74 runs with Tayyab Tahir (28) to provide a finishing touch to Pakistan’s innings.
In response, South Africa, despite a spirited performance, were bundled for 271 runs in 42 overs.
It’s worth noting that Pakistan became the first-ever team to clean-sweep the Proteas in an ODI series in South Africa.
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