Pakistan set 308-run target for South Africa in third ODI
Cricket
The national team will participate in a practice session in Johannesburg today
JOHANNESBURG (Web Desk) - Guided by another centruy of young sensation Saim Ayub, Pakistan have set a target of 308 runs for South Africa in the third One Day International.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan also contributed with 52 and 53 runs, respectively.
Now, the proteas would have to chase the target in 47 overs as rain interrupted the play which led to the reduction of three overs.
Earlier, South Africa won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in the final ODI on Sunday.
The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Johannesburg for the third and final match of the series, determined to secure a clean sweep against the Proteas.
Meanwhile, South Africa will be striving to claim a consolation win.
The national team participated in a practice session in Johannesburg yesterday.
South African fast bowler Bartman has been ruled out of the squad due to a knee injury.
Pakistan currently lead the three-match series 2-0.
