The duo’s conversation, filled with comedy and advice during the tense chase against the Proteas, is going viral on social media.
From discussing how many balls were left in the over to debating singles, Naseem Shah’s constant chatter with his vice-captain Salman Ali Agha, who was playing a solid knock, was caught by the stump mic, providing unexpected comic relief during the tense chase of Pakistan to take lead in 3-match ODI series.
Saim, Salman star as Pakistan defeat South Africa in thrilling first ODI
Saim Ayub’s ton and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha’s all-round performance helped Pakistan to down South Africa in the first ODI between the two sides at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday.
Chasing 240, Pakistan achieved the target in 49.3 overs to thrash the hosts by three wickets.
Salman Ali Agha remained unbeaten on 82 off 90 balls alongside pacer Naseem Shah who scored unbeaten nine in the successful chase.
Pakistan’s inning began with a dismal start as Abdullah Shafique was castled by pacer Marco Jansen on a duck in the very first over of Pakistan’s inning in the first PakvSA game.
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