The third and final ODI between Pakistan and South Africa faces an uncertain future due to the threat of rain and thunderstorms, with dark clouds hanging over Johannesburg.
Undeterred by the persistent rain, the Men in Green held an indoor training session today in preparation for Saturday’s clash.
The players participated in various training sessions, honing their bowling and batting skills as they aimed for a clean victory in the ongoing ODI series.
According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for Sunday calls for a cloudy day with a 45% chance of precipitation and a 27% chance of thunderstorms in certain parts of the area.
The temperature should reach a maximum of 23°C, with RealFeel® at 23°C and RealFeel® Shade™ at 22°C.
The UV index will be a moderate 4, with winds blowing from the north-northwest at 13 km/h, with gusts of up to 35 km/h.
Total precipitation is expected to be 6.6 mm, with around 3 hours of rain, while cloud cover is expected to be 100%.
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan are currently leading the three-match ODI series 2-0 after defeating South Africa by 81 runs in the second match.
Chasing 330, South Africa were bowled out for 248, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring 97.
Shaheen Shah Afridi was the best bowler with figures of 4/47, supported by 3/37 from Naseem Shah.
Pakistan’s innings started poorly with Abdullah Shafique’s duck, but Babar Azam (52) and Mohammad Rizwan (54) shared a 115-run partnership, helping Pakistan recover.
Babar scored 73 off 95 deliveries with the help of seven fours. Rizwan remained Pakistan’s top scorer with 82-ball 80s, laced with 10 boundaries, including three sixes.
Coming out to bat at No. 6, Kamran took the reins of Pakistan’s batting expedition with a bang.
The right-handed batsman hit four fours and five sixes on his way to a 32-ball 63.
This series marks Mohammad Rizwan’s third consecutive ODI series victory as captain of Pakistan.
He won his first assignment against Australia in November, where the Men in Green won the series 2–1, marking their first series win on Australian soil since 2002.
After that, Pakistan won the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe 2–1.
The third and final ODI between the Men in Green and the Proteas will take place in Johannesburg on Sunday.
