The Pakistan vs South Africa ODI series concluded with South Africa losing the three-match series 1-2, despite leveling the second game. Here is a detailed series performance review and South Africa vs Pakistan player ratings.
Player Ratings: South Africa Squad
Matthew Breetzke – 5/10
- 3 matches, 75 runs at 37.50, SR 68, HS: 42
- Breetzke’s form dipped compared to his pre-series average of 77.83.
Quinton de Kock – 9/10
- 3 matches, 239 runs at 119.50, SR 92, HS: 123*, 1 hundred, 2 fifties, Ct:1, St:1
- Making his ODI comeback after two years, de Kock showcased brilliance, scoring 50+ in all three innings.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius – 8/10
- 3 matches, 142 runs at 47.33, SR 98, HS: 57, 1 fifty
- Pretorius impressed with consistency, striking at nearly a run a ball in his debut ODI series.
Tony de Zorzi – 5/10
- 3 matches, 96 runs at 32.00, SR 99, HS: 76, 1 fifty
- His 76 in the second ODI was notable, but other innings were less impactful.
Sinethemba Qeshile – 2/10
- 2 matches, 22 runs at 22.00, SR 96, HS: 22
- Limited contribution in his debut.
Corbin Bosch – 7/10
- 3 matches, 41 runs at 41.00, SR 100, HS: 41; 4 wickets at 28.25, ec 5.74, BBI: 2-32
- Bosch excelled in the first two matches but had a quiet third.
Nqabayomzi Peter – 5.5/10
- 3 matches, 16 runs at 16.00, SR 52, HS: 16; 3 wickets at 24.33, ec 6.08, BBI: 3-55, Ct:3
- A middling series but set a new ODI record with three catches off his own bowling in the second match.
Donovan Ferreira – 3/10
- 3 matches, 10 runs at 5.00, SR 45, HS: 7; 2 wickets at 57.50, ec 5.00, BBI: 2-53, Ct:3
- Started strong in the first match but struggled overall.
George Linde – 2/10
- 2 matches, 2 runs at 2.00, SR 22, HS: 2; 1 wicket at 68.00, ec 6.80, BBI: 1-49
- Failed to make an impact in both batting and bowling.
Bjorn Fortuin – 6/10
- 3 matches, 2 wickets at 59.00, ec 4.50, BBI: 1-34
- Excellent economy rate; crucial in restricting Pakistan’s scoring.
Rubin Hermann – 1/10
- 1 match, 1 run at 1.00, SR 50, HS: 1
- Limited opportunity and impact.
Lizaad Williams – 1/10
- 1 match, 0 wicket, ec 5.14
- Did not impress in his single outing.
Lungi Ngidi – 5/10
- 2 matches, 2 wickets at 31.50, ec 5.25, BBI: 2-32
- Performed adequately but underwhelmed given his seniority.
Nandre Burger – 8/10
- 2 matches, 5 wickets at 15.00, ec 5.00, BBI: 4-46
- South Africa’s standout pacer; consistently threatening with the new ball.
This series performance review highlights standout performances, including de Kock and Burger, while several debutants struggled.
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