This series sweep marks Pakistan’s fifth consecutive bilateral ODI series victory, a remarkable achievement ahead of the Champions Trophy set to be hosted in Pakistan in February 2025.

Rising star Saim Ayub hit his second century of the series -– and his third in five innings –- as Pakistan completed a series cleansweep over South Africa in the third one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.

Saim Ayub’s commanding century and Sufiyan Muqeem’s outstanding four-wicket haul on debut were pivotal in Pakistan’s 36-run triumph in the third ODI, which was decided by the DLS method.

Saim Ayub scored his second century in three games to help Pakistan defeat South Africa by 36 runs in Johannesburg and complete a clean sweep of their three-match ODI series.

Saim Ayub scored 101 from 94 balls as a dominant Pakistan completed a clean sweep of their One-Day International series in South Africa with victory by 36 runs in the third and final clash at The Wanderers on Sunday.

Saim Ayub propelled Pakistan to a 36-run victory over South Africa in the final ODI, completing a series sweep. His century was backed by key contributions from teammates, while South Africa struggled against accurate bowling despite a valiant 81-run effort from Heinrich Klaasen.

Rising star Saim Ayub hit his second century of the series -- and his third in five innings -- as Pakistan completed a series clean sweep over South Africa in the third ODI

The loss means South Africa have won only one out of three ODI series this year, after also losing to Afghanistan in Sharjah, and two out of six ODI series under white-ball coach

Pakistan defended a score of 308/9 to beat South Africa by 36 runs in the final ODI of the season at the Wanderers on Sunday.