Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has acknowledged that his team's hopes of advancing in the Champions Trophy are virtually over following a tough six-wicket defeat to India in Dubai.
Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to a dominant 60-run victory over hosts Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Pakistan secured a historic seven-wicket victory over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday, completing their highest-ever run chase in ODI history.
Destructive Proteas batsman Heinrich Klaasen understands the significance of beating Pakistan on home soil and ending their five-match losing streak against the sub-continent side.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat has been appointed as South Africa's bowling consultant for the rest of the tri-nation ODI series with Pakistan and New Zealand.
Proteas fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the upcoming tri-nation One Day International series against Pakistan and New Zealand.