- Before the Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Rizwan has returned to tremendous form. He scored 122 runs while batting aggressively against South Africa.
The Champions Trophy 2025 is going to start on February 19. The Pakistan cricket team is going to play its first match with New Zealand in Karachi. But, before that, a triangular series is being played in Pakistan at this time. In which Africa and New Zealand along with Pakistan are also a part of this series. The third match of this series was played between Pakistan and South Africa in Karachi. In which captain Mohammad Rizwan was seen in great form. He played a match-winning innings of 122 runs not out.
Mohammad Rizwan scored a century before the Champions Trophy 2025
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The hosting of the Champions Trophy 2025 is in the hands of the Pakistan Cricket Board. After a long time, PCB has got hosting of an ICC tournament. In such a situation, Pakistan does not want to leave any stone unturned to win the ICC Trophy. Before the preparation of the Champions Trophy, a triangular series is being played in Pakistan.
In the third match of this series, Mohammad Rizwan’s bat roared fiercely. He thrashed the South African bowlers and did not give his wicket. Rizwan played a match-winning knock of 122 runs in 128 balls. His innings also included 9 fours and 3 skyscraper sixes.
Salman Aga became the hero of the match’s victory
Mohammad Rizwan played a brilliant innings. But, he stole the show by batting at number 5. The young Pakistani player displayed a brilliant batting performance. He supported the captain well from the other end, if Agha had not played a century innings, this match could have slipped out of Pakistan’s hands. Let us tell you that Salman Agha scored 134 runs in 103 balls. Which includes 16 fours and 2 sixes. He was also awarded the Man of the Match title for his brilliant innings.
Pakistan beat South Africa by 6 wickets
In the third match of the triangular series, Pakistan defeated South Africa by 6 wickets. The visiting team Africa batted first and scored 552 runs at the loss of 5 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. In reply, Pakistan came out to chase the target and won the match with 6 balls and 6 wickets remaining.