Aliya Riaz's 81 goes in vain as South Africa win second ODI.

LAHORE -- South Africa women beat Pakistan women by 13 runs in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the Kingsmead Durban on Saturday. According to information made available here, Pakistan finished their 50 overs at 239 for eight in pursuit of the 253-run target. All-rounder Aliya Riaz posted the best score of her ODI career, the right-hander scored 81 off 95 balls with the help of seven fours and one six to revive the Pakistan innings. Aliya added 111 runs for the sixth-wicket with Nida Dar who scored 51 off 89 balls (two fours). This was Nida's second consecutive fifty; the two lifted Pakistan from 73 for five in the 18th over and gave them a real glimmer of hope in their alliance.

After Nida's dismissal, Aliya added 41 runs with Fatima Sana (22 not out) but her dismissal in the 48th over ended Pakistan's hopes. Earlier in Pakistan's innings Omaima Sohail played a series of delightful shots on her way to 41 off 33 balls, she hit eight fours. Ayabonga Khaka with four wickets was the best South Africa bowler, Marizanne Kapp (player-of-the-match) took...