Pakistan secured a commanding 2-0 series lead against South Africa with an 81-run victory in the second ODI. Babar Azam (73) and Mohammad Rizwan (80) laid the foundation with a crucial 115-run partnership. Late fireworks from Kamran Ghulam (63 off 32) propelled Pakistan to 329.
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