Ayub and Agha the heroes as Pakistan ace tense chase
Agha, who won the Player-of-the-Match award thanks to his all-round excellence, handed the award to Ayub
17/12Result
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")
242/7 (49.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
17/12Result
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")
242/7 (49.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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