Pakistan’s players are eager to save the series on home ground, while the visiting team is determined to clinch the series.

On Friday, team officials briefed the Pakistani players on areas of improvement.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said the team will go on the offensive in the decider and give their best to secure a win.

Reflecting on the second match, he added that losing three wickets in 25 balls and a dropped catch had cost them the victory, and that the target of 270 was achievable.

“We will look to make a comeback in the final ODI,” he said.

South Africa captain Matthew Breetzke emphasised that winning the toss will be crucial in the third ODI.