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After 'Shameless' Act, ICC Punishes Shaheen Afridi And Two Pakistan Stars For Doing This vs South Africa

Pakistan notched a memorable win against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. Chasing a humongous target of 353, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha played two memorable innings of 122 and 134 ad Pakistan win with one over to spare. However, those were not the only aspects of the match which had everyone's focus. In the first innings, several Pakistan players like Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel and substitute fielder Kamran Ghulam celebrated aggressively against South African batters.

'It Never Goes Away': Ex-South Africa Star On Matthew Kuhnemann's Suspect Bowling Action

Former South Africa offspinner and current Queensland and Brisbane Heat coach Johan Botha claimed that Matthew Kuhnemann will always carry the stigma of having his action reported, regardless of the outcome of his upcoming testing in the next few weeks. Kuhnemann, who plays under Botha at Heat, was reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Botha said it's a long road ahead for Kuhnemann to come out clean, and if he is cleared, the tag will always stick with him.

"Our Kids Don't Know...": Mohammad Rizwan's Blunt Reply To 'Unpredictable' Question

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has blamed the country's culture behind the team's "unpredictable" cricketing record. Rizwan led Pakistan's highest successful chase in ODIs, with the hosts achieving 353 in 49 overs to enter the final of the tri-nation series on Wednesday. Rizwan played a captain's knock to remain not out on 122, while vice-captain Salman Ali Agha slammed 134 for his maiden century. Rizwan and his depute added 260 runs, the second biggest ODI stand for the 4th wicket as Pakistan recovered from 91/3 to get over the line comfortably in the end.

ODI Tri-Series: Mohammad Rizwan And Salman Agha Smash Tons As Pakistan Defeat South Africa In Record Chase

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. Rizwan led Pakistan's highest successful chase in all one-day internationals of 353 in 49 overs with a magnificent 122 not out while Salman slammed 134 for his maiden century at the National Stadium. Pakistan will now face New Zealand at the same venue on Friday in the final of the event which is a key warm-up for the Champions Trophy which starts next week.

"Shameless, Immature": Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan Slammed After Aggressive Acts vs SA, Umpires Do This. Watch

The Pakistan vs South Africa ODI was a must-win for both the team in the ongoing Tri-Series. Both teams lost their first matches against New Zealand and needed a win in this match to qualify for the final on Friday. And tempers flared with Pakistan players showing ultra aggressive nature. The first instance was when Shaheen Afridi indulged in an heated altercation with Matthew Breetzke. The latter's gesture after defending a delivery left Shaheen fuming. They even collided mid-pitch. Then, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam got too close to Temba Bavuma after the South African captain was run out. The umpires could be seen talking to Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan after the incident.

'Just Pakistan Things' As Video Of Post-Match Ceremony From Tri-Series Leaves Fans ROFL. Watch

A post-match video from the ongoing tri-nation ODI series between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. The incident happened after New Zealand defeated South Africa in the second match of the series to book their place in the final. In the video, an official can be seen presenting the 'Catch of the Match' award, worth 1 lakh PKR (approx. Rs 31,000), to South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder. However, the official can be seen holding the check vertically while posing for a picture with Mulder.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Streaming Tri Series 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Pakistan vs South Africa, Tri Series 3rd ODI, Live Streaming: After making a losing start, hosts Pakistan are all set to face South Africa in the third ODI of the ongoing tri-series in Karachi on Wednesday. Pakistan will be coming to this match after facing a big 78-run defeat against New Zealand. Their new opponents South Africa also had a similar fate as they also lost against the Kiwis by six wickets. With two wins, New Zealand have entered the final and will be facing the winner of today's match in the summit clash on Friday.

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After 'Shameless' Act, ICC Punishes Shaheen Afridi And Two Pakistan Stars For Doing This vs South Africa

'It Never Goes Away': Ex-South Africa Star On Matthew Kuhnemann's Suspect Bowling Action

"Our Kids Don't Know...": Mohammad Rizwan's Blunt Reply To 'Unpredictable' Question

ODI Tri-Series: Mohammad Rizwan And Salman Agha Smash Tons As Pakistan Defeat South Africa In Record Chase

"Shameless, Immature": Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan Slammed After Aggressive Acts vs SA, Umpires Do This. Watch

'Just Pakistan Things' As Video Of Post-Match Ceremony From Tri-Series Leaves Fans ROFL. Watch

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Streaming Tri Series 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch