Vernon Philander led a strong performance by South Africa's bowlers to set up a four-wicket consolation win for the hosts in the third and final one-day international against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Saturday.
South African pacers Vernon Philander, Ryan McLaren and Lonwabo Tsotsobe dominated Pakistan’s batsmen to bowl them out for a paltry score of 179 in the third One-Day International (ODI) played at SuperSport Park - Centurion. Only Pakistan’s captain Misbah-ul-Haq essayed a fine knock of 79. Umar Amin and Asad Shafiq both made 25 each. Lower down the order Pakistan's left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman gave Misbah some support by scoring 22 runs. Rest of Pakistan’s batsmen failed to impress.
South Africa take on Pakistan in the third One-Day International (ODI) at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.
South Africa take on Pakistan in the third One-Day International of the three-match series at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.
Pakistan cricket commentators on Thursday hailed the national team's first-ever one-day series win over South Africa, describing it as one of the country's greatest moments.
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hailed his country’s first win in a bilateral series against South Africa after they pulled off a thrilling one-run win in the second one-day international at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.
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Dale Steyn's heroics went in vain as South Africa lost a thrilling encounter against Pakistan by one run in the second One-Day International (ODI) at Port Elizabeth on Wednesday. With this victory, Pakistan took an unbeatable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series.
Anwar Ali became the fifth player to be dismissed for 'Obstructing the Field’ on Wednesday when Pakistan were playing South Africa in the second One-Day International at Port Elizabeth.