PAK vs SA — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ICC ODI WORLD CUP • SA won the match by 35 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of ICC ODI WORLD CUP, PAK took on SA on Feb 14, 2026, 10:53 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: SA won the match by 35 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 181 runs and 12 wickets fall between SA (108/6 in 10.0 overs) and PAK (73/6 in 10.0 overs).
2. SA Innings Breakdown (108/6)
Batting in the first innings, SA finished on 108/6 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, SA accumulated 71 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Amla spearheaded the batting effort with 47 runs off 20 balls (including 6 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 235.0). Valuable middle-order support came from ABD, who contributed 25 runs off 14 deliveries, while Miller added 8 (6b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Akhtar led the bowling figures with 2/15 in 2.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Imran (1/14 in 2.0 overs).
3. PAK Chase & Second Innings Summary (73/6)
Pursuing a target of 109 runs for victory, PAK recorded 73/6 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.30 runs per over. Rizwan anchored the chase for PAK with 18 runs from 15 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 120.0), alongside Razzaq who chipped in with 15 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Gibbs delivered a key spell of 1/3 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.00, while Maharaj finished with 1/7 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Amla and De Kock (SA), who combined for 53 runs off 25 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 4 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Akhtar making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Amla (SA) topped the match rankings with 76.0 total points, followed closely by Akhtar (73.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Amla.