Babar Azam reached 15,000 international runs during Pakistan’s seven-wicket win over South Africa in Faisalabad, becoming the fifth Pakistani to achieve the feat. Abrar Ahmed’s brilliant 4/27 led Pakistan to bowl out South Africa for 143 before Saim Ayub’s 77 guided the hosts to a 2-1 series victory.

South Africa powerfully leveled their ODI series against Pakistan at 1-1 with an eight-wicket triumph. Quinton de Kock's unbeaten 123, supported by Tony de Zorzi's 76, anchored a dominant chase of 270.

Faisalabad witnessed a thrilling finish as Pakistan edged past South Africa by two wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the ODI series, marking a memorable return of international cricket to Iqbal Stadium after 17 years.