Burger takes four, Nawaz's half-century lifts Pakistan to 269

South Africa's Nandre Burger Shines as Pakistan Posts 269

At the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, South Africa’s pacer Nandre Burger delivered a four-wicket haul early on, but a resilient half-century from Mohammad Nawaz helped Pakistan reach a competitive total of 269 for 9 in their 50 overs.

Early Collapse for Pakistan

Choosing to bat first, Pakistan faced a tough start as Burger dismantled their top order quickly. Fakhar Zaman fell for a duck on the third ball of the opening over, caught behind. Shortly after, Babar Azam was dismissed for 11 runs off 13 balls, and Mohammad Rizwan was out for 4, all within the first five overs. By 4.5 overs, Pakistan’s score was a precarious 22 for 3.

Partnership Stabilizes Pakistan Innings

Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub then combined to revive the innings, putting together a 92-run partnership off 119 deliveries. Ayub played aggressively, while Salman provided steady support, helping Pakistan rebuild after the early setbacks.

Key Performances

Pakistan Squad

"South Africa pacer Nandre Burger took a four-wicket haul to derail Pakistan batting lineup before a gutsy half-century from Mohammad Nawaz propelled the home side to a competitive total."

Author's summary: Burger’s early four-wicket burst threatened Pakistan’s innings, but Nawaz's steady half-century ensured a competitive 269 total.

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A Sports A Sports — 2025-11-06

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