Pakistan Creates History with First-Ever 350+ ODI Chase Against South Africa

Karachi, February 2025 – Pakistan scripted history by successfully chasing 353 against South Africa, marking their first-ever 350+ chase in ODIs. The thrilling encounter, part of the Tri-Nation Series, saw Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha’s record-breaking 260-run partnership guide Pakistan to victory after a shaky start.

Key Records and Stats from Pakistan’s Historic Chase

First-Ever 350+ Chase for Pakistan

• Pakistan’s previous highest successful chase was 349 against Australia in 2022.
• It took 16 attempts for Pakistan to win an ODI chase of 350+.
• They are now the sixth team in ODI history to achieve this feat.
• This is the highest successful chase in a multi-nation tournament.

South Africa’s Bowling Record Shattered

• 353 is the highest total ever conceded by South Africa in ODIs.
• Their previous worst was 326 against Australia in 2002.

Rizwan-Salman’s Record-Breaking Partnership

260 Runs Stand – A New Record for Pakistan

• Pakistan’s highest-ever partnership against South Africa.
• 3rd highest partnership for Pakistan in ODIs.
• Highest ever partnership conceded by South Africa (previous: 257 by Saleem Elahi & Abdul Razzaq in 2002).
  
  

  Top ODI Partnerships for Pakistan in Chases

  Partners	Runs	Wicket	Opposition	Year
  Salman Agha & Mohammad Rizwan	260	4th	South Africa	2025
  Imran Farhat & Mohammad Hafeez	228*	1st	Zimbabwe	2011
  Inzamam-ul-Haq & Naved Latif	219	3rd	Sri Lanka	2001
  Mohammad Yousuf & Shoaib Malik	200*	3rd	Sri Lanka	2004

  
  
  

  First Time Two Pakistan Batters Scored 100+ While Batting at No. 4 or Below

  Individual Milestones

  Mohammad Rizwan – Pakistan’s Chase Master

  • 425 runs in successful 300+ chases (highest for Pakistan).
  • Two centuries in 300+ chases, equaling Babar Azam & Younis Khan.
  
  

  Batter	Innings	Runs	Avg	100s
  Mohammad Rizwan	7	425	141.67	2
  Babar Azam	7	399	103.64	2
  Fakhar Zaman	5	329	113.45	1
  Imam-ul-Haq	5	298	95.82	1
  Younis Khan	4	265	105.58	2

  Salman Agha’s Stunning Century

  • 134 off 103 balls – highest-ever score by a Pakistani at No. 5 or below.
  • Breaks *Basit Ali’s record of 127 against West Indies (1993)**.

  Other Notable Stats

  • Most Runs in First Two ODIs: Matthew Breetzke (233) beats Desmond Haynes’ 195-run record.
  • Most Runs in a Pakistan vs South Africa ODI: 707, breaking the previous record of 665.
  • Five Batters Scored 80+ Runs: Only the third time in ODI history.
  • Rare Chase from a Tough Position:
    • Pakistan won despite losing their first three wickets under 100.
    • Only India (vs England, Pune, 2017) had chased 350+ under similar conditions.

  With this historic chase, Pakistan has stamped their authority in ODIs, setting the stage for an exciting Champions Trophy ahead!