Pakistan played fourth ODI against South Africa in Dubai. Pakistan was losing the series by 2-0. South Africans were in search of a win and it was almost there for them but unfortunately they lost the match against Pakistan and series is now leveled. Both teams have won 2 match each.
G Smith again scored half century and provide SA a great start. He played 92 runs inning and laid a foundation for a high score. AB De Villiers also helped him in his cause. He got out on 49. JP Duminy also scored 36 runs. SA scored 84 runs in last 10 over. J Botha played a little cameo and scored 28 runs on 15 balls. SA managed to set 275 runs target for Pakistan.
The start from Pakistan was not good as they lost first wicket in the first over. Hafeez played aggressively and scored 42 runs in 29 balls before he got out by Steyn. His contribution helped Pakistan in maintaining good run rate throughout the inning. Razzak scored 33 runs while Captain Shahid Afridi got out after scoring 25 runs.
G Smith dropped a catch of Wahab Riaz and that cost them a match. He scored 18 runs in 10 balls. Younis Khan against played an important role and he hold one end of the inning and took Pakistan close to victory.
Tags: J Botha, Wahab Riaz, Younis Khan
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