The Pakistan cricket team has been balancing their intense series against South Africa with moments of relaxation and exploration in the picturesque landscapes of Cape Town.
Amidst the thrilling matches, the players made sure to take time off the field to refresh and unwind.
Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain and Shaheen Afridi were among the players who enjoyed the stunning tourist spots of Cape Town.
The star trio were spotted together at several iconic locations, with Babar sharing photos on his social media.
The former captain captioned the pictures, "Brothers in Spirit," giving fans a glimpse into the strong camaraderie within the team.
Meanwhile pacer Mohammad Hasnain shared a serene video of his walk along the beach, accompanied by the caption, "Happiness comes in waves," reflecting the peaceful atmosphere of the coastal city.
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 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-hand 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.
Sohail Imran Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News.- Haris Rauf
- Shaheen Afridi
- Babar Azam