Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha hammer record-breaking tons versus South Africa
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Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha hammered record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday at National Stadium, Karachi. Pakistan posted their highest successful chase in ODIs. Earlier, the Proteas managed 352/5 in 50 overs. Temba Bavuma (82), Matthew Breetzke (83) and Heinrich Klaasen (87) shone for the visitors. In response, Rizwan and Salman's 260-run stand helped Pakistan win (355/4).
Duo
A solid batting effort from the duo
Salman joined Rizwan when Pakistan were 91/3. Thereafter, the two batters were in their zone. They built a solid partnership and kept the scorecard moving. Rizwan played the supporting role whereas Salman was the aggressor. Once set, the runs were flowing from both ends and they reached their respective hundreds. Lungi Ngidi broke the 260-run stand but it was too late for the visitors.
Rizwan
Rizwan slams 122*, hits his 4th ODI ton
Rizwan smashed an unbeaten 122 from 128 balls. He hit nine fours and three sixes. The century takes Rizwan to 2,477 runs in ODIs at 42.70. This was his 4th ton in ODIs. He also owns 15 fifties from 85 matches (76 innings). As per ESPNcricinfo, in 10 matches against SA, he owns 343 runs at 42.87. This was his maiden century (50s: 2).
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Century reached with a six for Rizwan
WHAT A WAY TO GET TO HIS CENTURY 💪
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 12, 2025
Rizwan goes to the moment of glory with a maximum 👏#3Nations1Trophy | #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/gZmG4ZpgTV
Salman
Salman hits his maiden century in ODIs
Salman was the chief architect. He smashed 134 runs from 103 balls, hitting 16 fours and two sixes. He struck at 130.10. In 32 matches, he owns 870 runs at 45.78. This was his maiden ODI century (50s: 5). His strike rate reads 100. In 4 matches versus SA, he has 297 runs at 99. He has one ton and one fifty.
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Salman Agha shines!
Simply brilliant!
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 12, 2025
From plucking blinders in the field to now smoking his maiden ODI ton - what a day for Salman Ali Agha 🙌#3Nations1Trophy | #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/b5e8OyAvGP
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Highest 4th-wicket stand for Pakistan in ODIs
The 260-run stand between Rizwan and Salman is now the highest 4th-wicket partnership for Pakistan in ODIs. This is also their 3rd-highest stand for any wicket in ODIs. This is also their highest stand (any wicket) versus the Proteas in ODIs.