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1st ODI (D/N), Paarl, December , 2024, Pakistan tour of South Africa
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The 1st ODI between South Africa and Pakistan is actually taking place today, at Boland Park in Paarl, not December. South Africa chose to bat first after winning the toss, and they’re currently at 187/5 in 36 overs.
Heinrich Klaasen is leading the charge with 62 runs off 74 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, while Marco Jansen has 5 runs off 9 balls. The partnership between Klaasen and Jansen is 26 runs off 27 balls. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has taken 1 wicket for 34 runs in 7 overs, and Naseem Shah has bowled 4 overs for 30 runs without taking a wicket ¹.
Earlier in the match, South Africa got off to a solid start with a 52-run partnership between T de Zorzi and R Rickelton. However, they lost a few wickets in the middle overs, including Aiden Markram, who was caught by Kamran Ghulam off Saim Ayub’s bowling for 35 runs. The live forecast suggests that South Africa might reach a total of around 267 runs ¹ ².
You can catch the live updates and scores on various sports websites, including ESPNcricinfo. The match is part of Pakistan’s tour of South Africa, which includes a series of ODIs and T20Is
