Chasing a daunting DLS target of 313 in 46 overs, Pakistan dismissed for 287 in 44.4 overs in 2nd ODI of 3-match series
\n LAHORE
\nDespite a second straight century from top-order batter Sidra Amin, Pakistan fell 25 runs short as South Africa clinched the rain-hit second ODI of the three-match series at Lahore\u2019s Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
\nChasing a revised target of 313 in 46 overs, the hosts were bowled out for 287 in 44.4 overs despite a marathon 146-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Sidra and Natalia Pervaiz.
\nSidra and Natalia had kept Pakistan in the hunt until the 38th over, but the former\u2019s dismissal allowed South Africa to take control and eventually cap off a dominant victory as the home side lost their remaining seven wickets for just 40 runs.
\nSidra remained the top-scorer for Pakistan with 122 off 110 deliveries, smashing 13 boundaries, while Natalia made an 89-ball 73, comprising seven fours. Besides them, opening batter Omaima Sohail was the other notable run-getter with her 43 up the order.
\nFor South Africa, Nadine de Klerk led the way with three wickets, followed by Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp with two each, while Nondumiso Shangase and Masabata Klaas chipped in with one scalp apiece.
\nPakistan captain Fatima Sana\u2019s decision to bat first backfired as the touring side piled 292\/3 after the match was reduced to 46 overs per side due to a rain interruption.
\nThe home side will need to chase down a revised target of 313 in 46 overs as per the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to stay alive in the series.
\nSouth Africa\u2019s opening pair of Brits and skipper Laura Wolvaardt laid a solid foundation for a mammoth total by putting together a marathon 260-run stand, which eventually culminated with the former\u2019s dismissal in the 44th over.
\nWolvaardt scored 100 off 129 deliveries, laced with 10 boundaries, before falling victim to Diana Baig.
\nFollowing her dismissal, South Africa lost two more wickets in quick succession, but Brits remained firm and carried her bat all the way through to ensure a strong finish.
\nShe remained the top-scorer for South Africa with an unbeaten 171 off 141 deliveries, studded with 20 fours and four sixes, and bagged the Player of the Match award.
\nDiana Baig remained the solitary wicket-taker for Pakistan, making two scalps for 45 runs in her five overs.
\nThe 25-run victory led South Africa to an unassailable 2-0 lead over Pakistan, with the third ODI set to be played on Monday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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