They achieved a remarkable run chase, surpassing a massive target of 353 with six wickets to spare in Karachi. This victory has secured their spot in the tri-nation series final on Friday, where they will face New Zealand, according to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The duo put on a record 260-run partnership for the fourth wicket, having joined forces when the score was 91/3.
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Their highest successful run chase in One-Day Internationals, surpassing their 349-run chase against Australia in Lahore in 2022.
The bowlers faced challenges in containing the power hitters.
In the 50-over match, the team scored 352 runs in their fifth over.
The team began the chase with a strong start, securing a 57-run partnership between Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman within the first 6.1 overs. Nevertheless, they experienced a rapid decline, losing three wickets for 91 in just four overs, with Azam, Zaman, and Saud Shakeel all falling within that span of overs.
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The Proteas would finally break the stand in the penultimate over, Lungi Ngidi dismissing Agha for 134, but it was all too little too late.
New Zealand will face Pakistan in the championship final of the tri-nation series in Karachi on Friday, and then attention will shift to the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. (ANI)