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In an exciting encounter between Pakistan and South Africa in the first One-Day International (ODI), Pakistan’s Saim Ayub emerged as the standout performer. The talented left-handed batter became the top scorer of the match, showcasing his skill and composure at the crease. At the time of writing, Ayub is unbeaten on 91 runs, steering Pakistan closer to victory.

India successfully avoided a follow-on against Australia by the close of Day 4 in the third Test, setting the stage for what appears to be a draw on Day 5. The resilience of India’s lower order, coupled with interruptions due to rain, has kept Australia from seizing full control of the match.

Pakistan and South Africa are set to clash in the first One-Day International (ODI) of their three-match series today, December 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST). The much-anticipated encounter will take place at Boland Bank Park, Paarl.

New Zealand delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday, defeating England by an emphatic 423 runs on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton. This victory served as a consolation win for the hosts and marked a fitting farewell for Tim Southee, who played his final test match.

Argentina secured a thrilling 11-run victory over Brazil in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Americas Qualifier 2024. The match took place on December 16, 2024, at the St George’s College Ground in Buenos Aires, and showcased an intense battle between the two South American cricket teams.

A battered India batting lineup struggled to 48-4 on Day 3 of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, as rain continued to disrupt proceedings. India, chasing a daunting 245 to avoid the follow-on, faced setbacks early in their innings and later lost wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant during a stop-start second session that saw only 6.5 overs bowled due to three rain interruptions.

Australia dominated the second day of the third Test against India, reaching a commanding 405 for 7 wickets, powered by two exceptional centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith.

Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by three wickets in a thrilling third T20I on Saturday to secure a 2-1 series victory. Chasing a modest target of 128, Afghanistan overcame a shaky start, demonstrating resilience and capitalizing on Zimbabwe’s errors to seal the win with three balls to spare.

The third and final T20I between Pakistan and South Africa was abandoned due to persistent rain, leaving fans disappointed as the much-anticipated match ended without a ball being bowled.

The third and final T20I between Pakistan and South Africa is set to begin in just a few hours, with South Africa holding a higher probability of securing victory. According to predictions, South Africa has a 59% chance of winning the match, while Pakistan’s chances stand at 41%. Despite the odds, Pakistan will be determined to avoid a clean sweep in the series.