The third and final ODI between Pakistan and South Africa faces an uncertain future due to the threat of rain and thunderstorms, with dark clouds looming over Johannesburg.
Undeterred by the persistent rain, the Men in Green held an indoor training session today in preparation for the clash on Saturday.
The players took part in various drills, honing their skills in both bowling and batting as they aim for a clean sweep in the ongoing ODI series.
According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for Sunday indicates a cloudy day with a 45% chance of precipitation and a 27% chance of thunderstorms in certain parts of the area.
The temperature is expected to reach a high of 23°C, with a RealFeel® of 23°C and a RealFeel® Shade™ of 22°C.
The UV index will be moderate at 4, with winds blowing from the north-northwest at 13 km/h, gusting up to 35 km/h.
Total precipitation is expected to be 6.6 mm, with around 3 hours of rain, while cloud cover is predicted to be at 100%.
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan currently leads the three-match ODI series 2-0 after defeating South Africa by 81 runs in the second match.
Chasing 330, South Africa was bowled out for 248, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring 97.
Shaheen Shah Afridi was the top bowler with figures of 4/47, supported by Naseem Shah’s 3/37.
Pakistan's innings started poorly with Abdullah Shafique’s duck, but Babar Azam (52) and Mohammad Rizwan (54) shared a 115-run partnership, helping Pakistan recover.
Babar scored 73 off 95 deliveries with the help of seven fours. Rizwan remained the top scorer for Pakistan with an 82-ball 80, laced with 10 boundaries, including three sixes.
Coming out to bat at number six, Kamran took the reins of Pakistan’s batting expedition with a blistering knock.
The right-handed batter struck four fours and five sixes on his way to a 32-ball 63.
This series marks Mohammad Rizwan’s third consecutive ODI series win as Pakistan captain.
He won his first assignment against Australia in November, where the Men in Green claimed the series 2-1, marking their first series win on Australian soil since 2002.
Following this, Pakistan won the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe 2-1.
The third and final ODI between the Men in Green and the Proteas will take place in Johannesburg on Sunday.