Faisalabad, Nov. 7 -- Quinton de Kock's scintillating century powered South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second ODI of the ongoing South Africa tour of Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium here on Thursday.

Pakistan, winning the toss and electing to bat, posted 269 for 9 in their 50 overs. Salman Agha top-scored with 69 off 106 balls, supported by Mohammad Nawaz's 59 off 59 deliveries.

Faheem Ashraf's quickfire 28 off 18 balls gave Pakistan some late momentum, but Nandre Burger led the South African attack with four wickets for 46 runs, while Corbin Bosch and Nqabayomzi Peter claimed crucial breakthroughs.

Chasing 270, South Africa's response was dominated by de Kock, who carved a masterful 123 not out off 119 balls, reach...