In the first T-20 match of two match series between Pakistan and South Africa is playing at Dubai stadium. Pakistan came to bat after winning the toss. After a good first over Pakistan lost its first wicket on the last ball of 2nd over when Imran Farhat got out. Hafeez went after scoring 13 runs. Umar Akamal was not able to middle the ball and he struggle a bit.
Shahid Afridi came to bat after departure of Hafeez. He batted in his own way and hit first ball for a six. He also hit two more sixes to SA captain Botha. He played 7 balls and scored 25 runs with three sixes and a four.
Misbah-ul-Haq, the Test team captain batted sensibly and scored 27 runs. He remained the top scorer for Pakistan. He hit three fours and a six. He remained not out till the end of the inning. Pakistan lost its last batsman with one ball remaining in the inning.
Pakistan also scored the slowest 100 in T-20 matches. Lower batting order collapsed for Pakistan. Pakistan scored 119 runs in 19.5 over and sets 120 runs target for SA. J Botha is captaining South African team and he is sensing a victory at the moment after restricted Pakistan to low total.
Tags: Imran Farhat, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shahid Afridi
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