South Africa won the Rawalpindi Test against Pakistan by 8 wickets on the fourth day, Thursday, to level the two-match series 1-1. Pakistan had set a modest target of 68 runs for the visiting team after its batting lineup collapsed in the second innings.
Chasing the target, skipper Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton made an aggressive start, putting up a 50-run stand as South Africa inched closer to victory over the hosts.
However, Noman Ali broke the partnership by dismissing Markram for 42 off 45 balls, which included eight boundaries, leaving the visitors at 64-1 in 11.3 overs. In the same over, Noman struck again, removing Tristan Stubbs for a duck.
With just three runs needed, the Proteas comfortably chased down the target in 12.3 overs. Ryan Rickelton remained unbeaten on 25 off 29 balls, hitting two fours and a six, while Tony de Zorzi did not face a delivery.
Earlier, Pakistan bowled out for 138 in the second innings on the fourth day of the match, setting a modest 68-run target for the visiting team.
