Babar Azam’s Joyful Moment with Kamran Ghulam
In an exciting moment during the first ODI between Pakistan and South Africa, former captain Babar Azam shared an emotional hug with Kamran Ghulam after the fielder took an incredible catch to dismiss South African captain Aiden Markram. Kamran had to run backward to mid-wicket and leap high to take a clean catch, impressing everyone with his athleticism. Babar, clearly overjoyed with his teammate’s effort, embraced him warmly, showing the true spirit of camaraderie.
Match Highlights: Pakistan vs South Africa
The game began at Boland Park with South Africa winning the toss and opting to bat first. The partnership between Tony Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton was broken by Pakistan’s Salman Agha, who claimed four wickets to reduce the Proteas to 88/4. Captain Aiden Markram tried to resist with a gritty 35 off 54 balls, but he was dismissed by Saim Ayub.
As Ayub was bowling tight overs, Markram succumbed to the pressure and mis-timed a big pull shot, resulting in a thick top edge. Kamran Ghulam’s leap at mid-wicket saw him take a stunning catch, sending Markram back to the pavilion. The moment was pure joy for Babar Azam, who celebrated his teammate’s remarkable fielding effort.
Salman Agha’s Impact and Pakistan’s Aim
While Aiden Markram was dismissed by Saim Ayub, Heinrich Klaasen fought hard for South Africa with a gritty half-century. Salman Agha continued to shine with a four-wicket haul, and Pakistan is now focusing on restricting South Africa to a manageable total in the first ODI.
The ODI series follows a challenging T20I series, where Pakistan faced defeat. The team will be hoping for a strong performance as they prepare for the high-stakes Test series against South Africa.
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