After drawing the Test series 1-1 and winning the T20Is 2-1, Pakistan capped off a successful all-format tour by clinching the ODI series 2-1 against South Africa.
The ODI series started with a thrilling first match where Pakistan chased down 264, winning by two wickets with just two balls remaining. In the second ODI, momentum shifted as a superb century from the returning Quinton de Kock helped South Africa hunt down 270, securing victory by eight wickets.
The series decider turned out to be a one-sided affair in favor of the visitors. Despite an opening stand of 72, South Africa collapsed to 143 all out as Pakistan’s spinners weaved their magic. Pakistan then made light work of the small chase, winning by seven wickets to seal the series.
**Pakistan vs South Africa 2025 Series Results**
**Tests**
– Match 1: Pakistan won by 93 runs
– Match 2: South Africa won by 8 wickets
**T20Is**
– Match 1: South Africa won by 55 runs
– Match 2: Pakistan won by 9 wickets
– Match 3: Pakistan won by 4 wickets
**ODIs**
– Match 1: Pakistan won by 2 wickets
– Match 2: South Africa won by 8 wickets
– Match 3: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
**Latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings**
Pakistan gained one ranking point following their ODI series victory, while South Africa lost one. Both teams have maintained their positions—Pakistan remain fifth and South Africa sixth. Pakistan now trail fourth-placed Sri Lanka by two points, while the gap between sixth-placed South Africa and seventh-placed Afghanistan has narrowed to three points.
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