Klaasen stars with 86 in rescue act after Agha's four-for shakes South Africa
Hosts slipped from 70 without loss to 88 for 4, with all wickets going to Agha's part-time offspin
17/12Live
1st ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of South Africa at Paarl, Dec 17 2024
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
45/1 * (14/50 ov, target 240)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.2
Required Run Rate
RRR
5.43
Last 5 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 5 Ov (RR)
18/0 (3.6)
17/12Live
1st ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of South Africa at Paarl, Dec 17 2024
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
45/1 * (14/50 ov, target 240)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.2
Required Run Rate
RRR
5.43
Last 5 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 5 Ov (RR)
18/0 (3.6)
Match Day
Maharaj's groin strain leaves South Africa sweating ahead of Pakistan Tests
Maharaj was set to be in the XI for the first ODI against Pakistan but limped off just before the toss
Bavuma to miss first ODI as South Africa, Pakistan begin last leg of Champions Trophy prepwork
Juggling formats with a growing list of injured players is South Africa's concern, but Pakistan are on a high in ODIs and have their best side to pick from
Rabada, Klaasen, Miller, Maharaj, Shamsi back as South Africa name strong ODI squad
18-year-old Kwena Maphaka is the only uncapped player in the squad that will play Pakistan in three ODIs