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23:58
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Pakistan 102-4 (33 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Misbah pulls a short ball from Phangiso towards midwicket for two runs as the long-on fielder runs to his right and stops it. The Pakistan captain plays the reverse sweep but hits it straight to the short thirdman fielder before blocking the next ball.
Misbah slaps the fifth ball to sweeper cover for one and Amin also picks a single from the last ball.
Pakistan 102-4 (33 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Misbah pulls a short ball from Phangiso towards midwicket for two runs as the long-on fielder runs to his right and stops it. The Pakistan captain plays the reverse sweep but hits it straight to the short thirdman fielder before blocking the next ball.
Misbah slaps the fifth ball to sweeper cover for one and Amin also picks a single from the last ball.
23:55
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Pakistan 98-4 (32 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Duminy to Misbah as the Pakistan captain takes a single from the first ball. Amin inside edges the third ball back on to his pads before he drives it to long-on for one. Misbah again takes a single from the last ball to keep the strike.
Pakistan 98-4 (32 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Duminy to Misbah as the Pakistan captain takes a single from the first ball. Amin inside edges the third ball back on to his pads before he drives it to long-on for one. Misbah again takes a single from the last ball to keep the strike.
23:53
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Pakistan 95-4 (31 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Amin edges the second ball from Phangiso but wicketkeeper de Villiers fails to take the tough catch for a single. Misbah plays three dot balls before ending the over with a single to retain strike.
Pakistan 95-4 (31 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Amin edges the second ball from Phangiso but wicketkeeper de Villiers fails to take the tough catch for a single. Misbah plays three dot balls before ending the over with a single to retain strike.
23:52
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Pakistan 93-4 (30 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Duminy comes back as Misbah turns the first ball on the leg side for a single. Amin struggles to get going before he takes a single to the covers. Misbah tries to play the reverse sweep but hits it straight to the fielder at short thirdman.
Pakistan are 93 for four in 30 overs, needing another 142 from 20 overs for victory.
Pakistan 93-4 (30 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Duminy comes back as Misbah turns the first ball on the leg side for a single. Amin struggles to get going before he takes a single to the covers. Misbah tries to play the reverse sweep but hits it straight to the fielder at short thirdman.
Pakistan are 93 for four in 30 overs, needing another 142 from 20 overs for victory.
23:50
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Pakistan 91-4 (29 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Misbah drives Phangiso to the covers for a single. Amin edges the second ball past the vacant slip region for three runs and Misbah takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
Pakistan 91-4 (29 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Misbah drives Phangiso to the covers for a single. Amin edges the second ball past the vacant slip region for three runs and Misbah takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
23:47
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Pakistan 86-4 (28 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Tsotsobe strikes with the wicket of Jamshed, who lobs a simple catch to send back the left-hander after a steady innings of 42 from 76 balls, with the help of four boundaries.
New batsman Umar Amin starts with four dot balls.
Pakistan 86-4 (28 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Tsotsobe strikes with the wicket of Jamshed, who lobs a simple catch to send back the left-hander after a steady innings of 42 from 76 balls, with the help of four boundaries.
New batsman Umar Amin starts with four dot balls.
23:46
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Pakistan 84-3 (27 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Phangiso is back. Misbah tries to reverse sweep but hits it straight into wicketkeeper AB de Villiers's boots, who has moved across quickly to his right.
Three runs from that over as South Africa continue to build the pressure.
Pakistan 84-3 (27 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Phangiso is back. Misbah tries to reverse sweep but hits it straight into wicketkeeper AB de Villiers's boots, who has moved across quickly to his right.
Three runs from that over as South Africa continue to build the pressure.
23:44
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Pakistan 81-3 (26 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Tsotsobe comes back for his second spell. Misbah and Jamshed milk him around for four singles and a double to get six runs from the over.
Pakistan 81-3 (26 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Tsotsobe comes back for his second spell. Misbah and Jamshed milk him around for four singles and a double to get six runs from the over.
23:44
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Pakistan 75-3 (25 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Peterson is very miserly with the bowling giving away three runs as Pakistan reach 75 for three in 25 overs. They need 160 from the remaining 25 overs for victory.
Pakistan 75-3 (25 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Peterson is very miserly with the bowling giving away three runs as Pakistan reach 75 for three in 25 overs. They need 160 from the remaining 25 overs for victory.
23:42
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Pakistan 72-3 (24 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Misbah tries to break the shackles as he slog sweeps Duminy over midwicket for a boundary. Two more runs from the over as Pak reach 72 for three in 24 overs.
Pakistan 72-3 (24 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Misbah tries to break the shackles as he slog sweeps Duminy over midwicket for a boundary. Two more runs from the over as Pak reach 72 for three in 24 overs.
23:41
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Pakistan 66-3 (23 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Peterson concedes four singles in his second over as Pakistan struggle to lift the run rate to reach 66 for three in 23 overs.
Jamshed is on 34 from 64 balls, while Misbah is on six from 15 balls.
Pakistan 66-3 (23 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Peterson concedes four singles in his second over as Pakistan struggle to lift the run rate to reach 66 for three in 23 overs.
Jamshed is on 34 from 64 balls, while Misbah is on six from 15 balls.
23:40
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Pakistan 62-3 (22 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Duminy starts with a short ball and Jamshed pulls it through midwicket for a boundary. The left-hander drives the fifth ball to long-on for a single before Misbah paddle sweeps to fine leg for two runs.
Pakistan 62-3 (22 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Duminy starts with a short ball and Jamshed pulls it through midwicket for a boundary. The left-hander drives the fifth ball to long-on for a single before Misbah paddle sweeps to fine leg for two runs.
23:39
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Pakistan 55-3 (21 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Robin Peterson comes into the attack now. He continues the good work as he starts with just three runs in his first over.
Pakistan 55-3 (21 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Robin Peterson comes into the attack now. He continues the good work as he starts with just three runs in his first over.
23:38
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Pakistan 52-3 (20 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Jamshed takes a single from Duminy's first ball to bring up Pakistan's in the 20th over. Three runs from the over as Pakistan reach 52 for three in 20 overs, needing 183 runs from 30 overs for victory.
Pakistan 52-3 (20 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Jamshed takes a single from Duminy's first ball to bring up Pakistan's in the 20th over. Three runs from the over as Pakistan reach 52 for three in 20 overs, needing 183 runs from 30 overs for victory.
23:11
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Pakistan 49-3 (19 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
AB de Villiers looking to make further inroads as he brings back Morris, who took two wickets in his first spell.
He maintains the pressure with a superb over giving away just one run as Pakistan are unable to break free yet.
Pakistan 49-3 (19 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
AB de Villiers looking to make further inroads as he brings back Morris, who took two wickets in his first spell.
He maintains the pressure with a superb over giving away just one run as Pakistan are unable to break free yet.
23:06
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Pakistan 48-3 (18 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Part-time spinner JP Duminy comes into the attack now, replacing McLaren, who bowled a superb first spell of seven runs in four overs, including two maidens.
Duminy strikes in his very first over with the wicket of Malik, who defends it but the ball rolls back on to his stumps to bowl him after a painful innings of eight from 29 balls.
Duminy getting some turn as new batsman Misbah-ul-Haq inside edge it but luckily for him it strikes his pads.
A good start from Duminy giving away just a single while getting the wicket of Malik to cripple Pakistan further.
Pakistan 48-3 (18 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Part-time spinner JP Duminy comes into the attack now, replacing McLaren, who bowled a superb first spell of seven runs in four overs, including two maidens.
Duminy strikes in his very first over with the wicket of Malik, who defends it but the ball rolls back on to his stumps to bowl him after a painful innings of eight from 29 balls.
Duminy getting some turn as new batsman Misbah-ul-Haq inside edge it but luckily for him it strikes his pads.
A good start from Duminy giving away just a single while getting the wicket of Malik to cripple Pakistan further.
22:57
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Pakistan 47-2 (17 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Jamshed looking to change gears and try a few shots against the left-arm spinner Phangiso. Two singles followed by Jamshed jumping down the track and lofting it over mid-off for a four. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
Phangiso has gone for 20 runs in four overs, while the pacers have not gone for more than three runs per over.
Pakistan 47-2 (17 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Jamshed looking to change gears and try a few shots against the left-arm spinner Phangiso. Two singles followed by Jamshed jumping down the track and lofting it over mid-off for a four. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
Phangiso has gone for 20 runs in four overs, while the pacers have not gone for more than three runs per over.
22:53
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Pakistan 40-2 (16 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Malik shuffles across and flicks McLaren fine on the leg side for a single. Jamshed plays two dot balls before taking a leg bye and Malik flicks it on the leg side for two runs.
Pakistan 40-2 (16 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Malik shuffles across and flicks McLaren fine on the leg side for a single. Jamshed plays two dot balls before taking a leg bye and Malik flicks it on the leg side for two runs.
22:49
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Pakistan 36-2 (15 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Phangiso comes from round the wicket and he is bang on mark again. Three dot balls before Malik jumps down the track but hits his partner Jamshed who is unable to get out of the way. But he gets a single from the fifth ball as just one run comes from that over.
Pakistan 36-2 (15 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Phangiso comes from round the wicket and he is bang on mark again. Three dot balls before Malik jumps down the track but hits his partner Jamshed who is unable to get out of the way. But he gets a single from the fifth ball as just one run comes from that over.
22:46
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Pakistan 35-2 (14 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Malik is still unable to get a run off McLaren as he sneaks a leg bye from the second ball. The pacer drops one short and Jamshed pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary for the first runs from his bowling.
That is just the second boundary for Pakistan and we are in the 14th over of the innings. They need a few more boundary hits to get their innings back on track.
Pakistan 35-2 (14 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Malik is still unable to get a run off McLaren as he sneaks a leg bye from the second ball. The pacer drops one short and Jamshed pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary for the first runs from his bowling.
That is just the second boundary for Pakistan and we are in the 14th over of the innings. They need a few more boundary hits to get their innings back on track.
22:43
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Pakistan 30-2 (13 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Jamshed takes a single on the leg side off Phangiso's third ball and Malik takes one to mid-on from the next ball before the spinner bowls a wide down the leg side for three runs from the over.
Pakistan 30-2 (13 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Jamshed takes a single on the leg side off Phangiso's third ball and Malik takes one to mid-on from the next ball before the spinner bowls a wide down the leg side for three runs from the over.
22:40
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Pakistan 27-2 (12 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
McLaren has settled into a good rhythm as he bowls another maiden over to Malik to make a dream start to his spell with two maidens on the trot.
Malik is showing great patience for two runs from 16 balls.
Pakistan 27-2 (12 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
McLaren has settled into a good rhythm as he bowls another maiden over to Malik to make a dream start to his spell with two maidens on the trot.
Malik is showing great patience for two runs from 16 balls.
22:35
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Pakistan 27-2 (11 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso comes into the attack now. Jamshed turns the second ball to deep midwicket for a single, the first run after 15 deliveries.
Phangiso then tries the quicker delivery but slides it down the leg side for five wides.
Nine runs from that over as Pakistan reach 27 for two after 11 overs.
Pakistan 27-2 (11 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso comes into the attack now. Jamshed turns the second ball to deep midwicket for a single, the first run after 15 deliveries.
Phangiso then tries the quicker delivery but slides it down the leg side for five wides.
Nine runs from that over as Pakistan reach 27 for two after 11 overs.
22:32
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Pakistan 18-2 (10 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Ryan McLaren comes into the attack, replacing Morris, who took two for 12 in four overs.
He also follows the script and concentrates on bowling a tight line and length, not giving Shoaib Malik anything to work it.
McLaren bowls the second successive maiden over to leave Pakistan struggling at 18 for two in 10 overs.
Since Hafeez was dismissed, Pakistan have gone without a run for 13 deliveries in a row.
Pakistan 18-2 (10 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Ryan McLaren comes into the attack, replacing Morris, who took two for 12 in four overs.
He also follows the script and concentrates on bowling a tight line and length, not giving Shoaib Malik anything to work it.
McLaren bowls the second successive maiden over to leave Pakistan struggling at 18 for two in 10 overs.
Since Hafeez was dismissed, Pakistan have gone without a run for 13 deliveries in a row.
22:29
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Pakistan 18-2 (9 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
The pressure keeps on piling as Tsotsobe follows it up with a maiden over to Jamshed, who has struggled to get going. The left-arm pacer maintains a good line and length on and around the off-stump and Jamshed can only hit it straight to the fielders on the off-side.
Pakistan 18-2 (9 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
The pressure keeps on piling as Tsotsobe follows it up with a maiden over to Jamshed, who has struggled to get going. The left-arm pacer maintains a good line and length on and around the off-stump and Jamshed can only hit it straight to the fielders on the off-side.
22:23
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Pakistan 18-2 (8 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Jamshed finally breaks the shackles somewhat as he flicks a full delivery on the pads through midwicket for the first boundary of the innings, from the 43rd ball.
But Morris cripples Pakistan further with the wicket of Hafeez, who top edges the pull shot and is caught at square leg after struggling for seven from 21 balls.
Morris has two for 12 in four overs with Pakistan reeling at 18 for two after eight overs.
Pakistan 18-2 (8 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Jamshed finally breaks the shackles somewhat as he flicks a full delivery on the pads through midwicket for the first boundary of the innings, from the 43rd ball.
But Morris cripples Pakistan further with the wicket of Hafeez, who top edges the pull shot and is caught at square leg after struggling for seven from 21 balls.
Morris has two for 12 in four overs with Pakistan reeling at 18 for two after eight overs.
22:19
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Pakistan 13-1 (7 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
A misfield from Duminy in the covers gets Jamshed a single after two dot balls. Hafeez is then beaten as he tries to cut a short delivery which is closer to his body before he blocks the last two balls.
Pakistan are 13 for one after seven overs with not a single boundary being hit yet.
Pakistan 13-1 (7 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
A misfield from Duminy in the covers gets Jamshed a single after two dot balls. Hafeez is then beaten as he tries to cut a short delivery which is closer to his body before he blocks the last two balls.
Pakistan are 13 for one after seven overs with not a single boundary being hit yet.
22:13
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Pakistan 12-1 (6 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Morris continues the pressure tactics with a good tight over to Hafeez, who watchfully defends the first five balls before hitting the last ball through the covers for two runs.
Pakistan going at two runs per over to reach 12 for one after six overs.
Pakistan 12-1 (6 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Morris continues the pressure tactics with a good tight over to Hafeez, who watchfully defends the first five balls before hitting the last ball through the covers for two runs.
Pakistan going at two runs per over to reach 12 for one after six overs.
22:10
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Pakistan 10-1 (5 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Pakistan being very watchful against the new ball, hoping to get through with minimum damage. They have already lost an early wicket and they are now looking to play themselves in and lift the rate later on when the ball gets a bit older.
Hafeez defends the first two balls from Tsotsobe before getting a single on the leg side. Jamshed plays out the last three balls as just a single comes from that over.
Pakistan are struggling at 10 for one after five overs with Hafeez on five (11 balls) and Jamshed on two (10 balls).
Pakistan 10-1 (5 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Pakistan being very watchful against the new ball, hoping to get through with minimum damage. They have already lost an early wicket and they are now looking to play themselves in and lift the rate later on when the ball gets a bit older.
Hafeez defends the first two balls from Tsotsobe before getting a single on the leg side. Jamshed plays out the last three balls as just a single comes from that over.
Pakistan are struggling at 10 for one after five overs with Hafeez on five (11 balls) and Jamshed on two (10 balls).
22:06
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Pakistan 9-1 (4 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Hafeez is beaten by an incoming delivery from Morris before he clips one to fine leg and get two runs with a dive at the end. He flicks the fifth ball again on the leg side for one and Jamshed defends the last ball.
Pakistan 9-1 (4 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Hafeez is beaten by an incoming delivery from Morris before he clips one to fine leg and get two runs with a dive at the end. He flicks the fifth ball again on the leg side for one and Jamshed defends the last ball.
22:03
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Pakistan 6-1 (3 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Nasir Jamshed taps it on the off-side for one and Mohammad Hafeez gets off the mark with a single to the covers. Jamshed plays out the last two balls as Tsotsobe bowls another tight over.
Pakistan 6-1 (3 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Nasir Jamshed taps it on the off-side for one and Mohammad Hafeez gets off the mark with a single to the covers. Jamshed plays out the last two balls as Tsotsobe bowls another tight over.
22:02
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Pakistan 4-1 (2 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Debutant Chris Morris to bowl the second over. And it's dream start for the pacer as he claims a wicket in his very first over in his One-Day Internationals.
Morris got one through the defences of Farhat's bat, sending the off-stump crashing to bowl him for two.
A perfect start for South Africa with the ball.
Pakistan 4-1 (2 overs) vs South Africa 234-9
Debutant Chris Morris to bowl the second over. And it's dream start for the pacer as he claims a wicket in his very first over in his One-Day Internationals.
Morris got one through the defences of Farhat's bat, sending the off-stump crashing to bowl him for two.
A perfect start for South Africa with the ball.
22:00
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Pakistan 2-0 (1 over) vs South Africa 234-9
Left-arm pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe to bowl the first over. Imran Farhat is very watchful in the first over as he treats Tsotsobe's first over with a lot of respect. Five dot balls in a row before he flicks it on the leg side for a couple.
Pakistan 2-0 (1 over) vs South Africa 234-9
Left-arm pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe to bowl the first over. Imran Farhat is very watchful in the first over as he treats Tsotsobe's first over with a lot of respect. Five dot balls in a row before he flicks it on the leg side for a couple.
21:18
South Africa failed miserably in the final few overs as they scored just 32 runs from the last five overs, while losing four wickets in the process.
Pakistan captain Misbah mixed up his bowlers quite well and used the three off-spinners to good effect. Hafeez was the pick of the spinners, taking one for 38 in ten overs and Malik made a good contribution of one for 27 in six overs.
Ajmal was hit for runs at the start of his spell but he made a good comeback to take one for 42.
With Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel missing, Pakistan will be fancying their chances of chasing down this total with relative ease on a pitch not posing many problems for the batsmen.
Pakistan captain Misbah mixed up his bowlers quite well and used the three off-spinners to good effect. Hafeez was the pick of the spinners, taking one for 38 in ten overs and Malik made a good contribution of one for 27 in six overs.
Ajmal was hit for runs at the start of his spell but he made a good comeback to take one for 42.
With Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel missing, Pakistan will be fancying their chances of chasing down this total with relative ease on a pitch not posing many problems for the batsmen.
21:15
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South Africa 234-9 (50 overs) vs Pakistan
Riaz to bowl the final over of the innings. Chris Morris makes room and tries to blast it through the off-side but he misses before getting one to mid-off.
Peterson flicks the third ball to deep midwicket for two runs. He hits the next ball back to the bowler, who shows good reaction to collect the ball and throw the stumps at the non-striker's end to run out Morris for one.
Peterson is beaten by a full delivery outside the off-stump as he fails to make contact. He shuffles across and tries to paddle the last ball fine but misses and wicketkeeper Akmal gets another direct hit to run out Aaron Phangiso.
South Africa 234-9 (50 overs) vs Pakistan
Riaz to bowl the final over of the innings. Chris Morris makes room and tries to blast it through the off-side but he misses before getting one to mid-off.
Peterson flicks the third ball to deep midwicket for two runs. He hits the next ball back to the bowler, who shows good reaction to collect the ball and throw the stumps at the non-striker's end to run out Morris for one.
Peterson is beaten by a full delivery outside the off-stump as he fails to make contact. He shuffles across and tries to paddle the last ball fine but misses and wicketkeeper Akmal gets another direct hit to run out Aaron Phangiso.
21:10
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South Africa 231-7 (49 overs) vs Pakistan
Junaid to bowl the 49th over. Miller gets a single from the first ball before Peterson smashes the next through the covers for a boundary.
Junaid tries the bouncer but Peterson ducks under it and it is called a wide for height. The left-arm pacer then dishes out a full toss which Peterson hits through the off-side for another four and then takes a single.
Miller tries to slam a full toss through the off-side but gets an edge which flies past the keeper for the third four of the over.
The left-hander falls off the last ball of that over. He tries to smash it through the covers but Misbah comes up with a diving catch to his left to send Miller back for 19.
15 runs for South Africa in that over.
South Africa 231-7 (49 overs) vs Pakistan
Junaid to bowl the 49th over. Miller gets a single from the first ball before Peterson smashes the next through the covers for a boundary.
Junaid tries the bouncer but Peterson ducks under it and it is called a wide for height. The left-arm pacer then dishes out a full toss which Peterson hits through the off-side for another four and then takes a single.
Miller tries to slam a full toss through the off-side but gets an edge which flies past the keeper for the third four of the over.
The left-hander falls off the last ball of that over. He tries to smash it through the covers but Misbah comes up with a diving catch to his left to send Miller back for 19.
15 runs for South Africa in that over.
21:07
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South Africa 216-6 (48 overs) vs Pakistan
Riaz comes back to bowl the 48th over. Three runs from the first three balls including a wide before Miller flicks a low full toss through square leg for a four.
Eight runs from the over as SA reach 216 for six in 48 overs.
South Africa 216-6 (48 overs) vs Pakistan
Riaz comes back to bowl the 48th over. Three runs from the first three balls including a wide before Miller flicks a low full toss through square leg for a four.
Eight runs from the over as SA reach 216 for six in 48 overs.
21:06
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South Africa 208-6 (47 overs) vs Pakistan
Miller gives Ajmal the charge but hits it to mid-on for one. Peterson struggles to get going as he plays four straight dot balls before he chips the last ball over the cover region for two runs.
Just three runs from Ajmal's last over as he finishes with one for 42 in 10 overs.
South Africa 208-6 (47 overs) vs Pakistan
Miller gives Ajmal the charge but hits it to mid-on for one. Peterson struggles to get going as he plays four straight dot balls before he chips the last ball over the cover region for two runs.
Just three runs from Ajmal's last over as he finishes with one for 42 in 10 overs.
20:51
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South Africa 205-6 (46 overs) vs Pakistan
Miller struggles to find the gap against Malik with two dot balls followed by a single to the covers.
Malik then gets the wicket of McLaren, who misses the straight delivery and is trapped leg before wicket for four.
Robin Peterson gets off the mark with a couple to the cover region.
South Africa 205-6 (46 overs) vs Pakistan
Miller struggles to find the gap against Malik with two dot balls followed by a single to the covers.
Malik then gets the wicket of McLaren, who misses the straight delivery and is trapped leg before wicket for four.
Robin Peterson gets off the mark with a couple to the cover region.
20:46
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South Africa 202-5 (45 overs) vs Pakistan
Ajmal is back now. Miller comes down the track but is forced to defend before getting a leg bye from the next ball.
McLaren is beaten all ends up as Ajmal gets one to turn big before he tries the reverse sweep but can't beat the fielder at short thirdman.
McLaren turns it to square leg for a couple followed by a dot ball.
Three runs from the over as Pakistan continue to dry up the runs.
South Africa 202-5 (45 overs) vs Pakistan
Ajmal is back now. Miller comes down the track but is forced to defend before getting a leg bye from the next ball.
McLaren is beaten all ends up as Ajmal gets one to turn big before he tries the reverse sweep but can't beat the fielder at short thirdman.
McLaren turns it to square leg for a couple followed by a dot ball.
Three runs from the over as Pakistan continue to dry up the runs.
20:42
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South Africa 199-5 (44 overs) vs Pakistan
Ryan McLaren, who hit a half-century in the previous match, comes out to bat.
Pakistan persist with Malik, who continues the good work with four singles. SA are 199 for five in 44 overs.
South Africa 199-5 (44 overs) vs Pakistan
Ryan McLaren, who hit a half-century in the previous match, comes out to bat.
Pakistan persist with Malik, who continues the good work with four singles. SA are 199 for five in 44 overs.
20:40
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South Africa 195-5 (43 overs) vs Pakistan
Birthday boy David Miller comes out to bat. Junaid gives away four singles from the first five balls before Duminy succumbs to the pressure as he falls run out after being sent back halfway down. He walks back for 24 from 31 balls.
South Africa 195-5 (43 overs) vs Pakistan
Birthday boy David Miller comes out to bat. Junaid gives away four singles from the first five balls before Duminy succumbs to the pressure as he falls run out after being sent back halfway down. He walks back for 24 from 31 balls.
20:38
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South Africa 191-4 (42 overs) vs Pakistan
Malik continues and he comes up with another good over, giving away just four singles as SA reach 191 for four in 42 overs.
Malik has conceded 20 runs in four overs.
South Africa 191-4 (42 overs) vs Pakistan
Malik continues and he comes up with another good over, giving away just four singles as SA reach 191 for four in 42 overs.
Malik has conceded 20 runs in four overs.
20:28
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South Africa 187-4 (41 overs) vs Pakistan
Junaid comes back. De Villiers hits the first ball to square leg for one and Duminy steers it to thirdman for one.
South Africa lose a wicket against the run of play as de Villiers is run out for 31 from as many balls. Duminy hit one on the leg side as de Villiers came sprinting down the wicket but was sent back as he slipped and lost his balance.
South Africa 187-4 (41 overs) vs Pakistan
Junaid comes back. De Villiers hits the first ball to square leg for one and Duminy steers it to thirdman for one.
South Africa lose a wicket against the run of play as de Villiers is run out for 31 from as many balls. Duminy hit one on the leg side as de Villiers came sprinting down the wicket but was sent back as he slipped and lost his balance.
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South Africa 183-3 (40 overs) vs Pakistan
Malik doing a good job with the ball. Two dot balls to Duminy who then chips down and takes one on the leg side before de Villiers does the same.
Duminy struggles to get Malik away to end the over with two more dot balls as just two runs come from that over.
South Africa have reached 183 for three in 40 overs. AB de Villiers on 29 from as many balls and Duminy on 18 from 30 balls.
South Africa 183-3 (40 overs) vs Pakistan
Malik doing a good job with the ball. Two dot balls to Duminy who then chips down and takes one on the leg side before de Villiers does the same.
Duminy struggles to get Malik away to end the over with two more dot balls as just two runs come from that over.
South Africa have reached 183 for three in 40 overs. AB de Villiers on 29 from as many balls and Duminy on 18 from 30 balls.
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South Africa 181-3 (39 overs) vs Pakistan
Three singles from the first three balls before de Villiers pulls a short ball from Riaz through square leg for a boundary. Nine runs from the over as SA's score continues to grow at a good rate.
South Africa 181-3 (39 overs) vs Pakistan
Three singles from the first three balls before de Villiers pulls a short ball from Riaz through square leg for a boundary. Nine runs from the over as SA's score continues to grow at a good rate.
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South Africa 172-3 (38 overs) vs Pakistan
Malik, who bowled just one over in his previous spell, comes back. De Villiers drives the first ball to long on for one and Duminy gets one to the covers.
De Villiers turns it on the leg side for one and Duminy drives the last ball to long-off to make it four runs from the over.
South Africa 172-3 (38 overs) vs Pakistan
Malik, who bowled just one over in his previous spell, comes back. De Villiers drives the first ball to long on for one and Duminy gets one to the covers.
De Villiers turns it on the leg side for one and Duminy drives the last ball to long-off to make it four runs from the over.
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South Africa 168-3 (37 overs) vs Pakistan
Wahab Riaz comes back for his second spell, he gave away 25 runs in five overs in his first spell.
De Villiers defends a short ball on the pitch and the batsmen run a quick single. Four more singles as SA get five runs from the over to keep the scoreboard moving.
South Africa 168-3 (37 overs) vs Pakistan
Wahab Riaz comes back for his second spell, he gave away 25 runs in five overs in his first spell.
De Villiers defends a short ball on the pitch and the batsmen run a quick single. Four more singles as SA get five runs from the over to keep the scoreboard moving.
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South Africa 163-3 (36 overs) vs Pakistan
Ajmal to bowl the last over of Batting Powerplay. De Villiers defends the first ball before taking a single to long-on and Duminy takes one to point.
De Villiers is then beaten as he tries to play the cut shot but misses out before he takes one from the last ball.
South Africa have scored just 19 runs from the overs of Batting Powerplay while losing the wicket of well set Amla.
South Africa 163-3 (36 overs) vs Pakistan
Ajmal to bowl the last over of Batting Powerplay. De Villiers defends the first ball before taking a single to long-on and Duminy takes one to point.
De Villiers is then beaten as he tries to play the cut shot but misses out before he takes one from the last ball.
South Africa have scored just 19 runs from the overs of Batting Powerplay while losing the wicket of well set Amla.
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South Africa 160-3 (35 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez comes on to bowl his final over. He gives away five singles in that over to finish with good figures of one for 38 in 10 overs.
South Africa are 160 for three in 35 overs. They are well in sight of scoring around the 275-run mark which should be a good total on this track.
South Africa 160-3 (35 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez comes on to bowl his final over. He gives away five singles in that over to finish with good figures of one for 38 in 10 overs.
South Africa are 160 for three in 35 overs. They are well in sight of scoring around the 275-run mark which should be a good total on this track.
19:58
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South Africa 155-3 (34 overs) vs Pakistan
Ajmal seems to have found his groove now. He gets one to grip and turn as Duminy is beaten all ends up as the ball spins past the edge. Duminy then hit one on the up through the covers for his first boundary.
The next ball is full and Duminy drives it to long-on for a single and de Villiers also takes a single as six runs come from that over.
South Africa 155-3 (34 overs) vs Pakistan
Ajmal seems to have found his groove now. He gets one to grip and turn as Duminy is beaten all ends up as the ball spins past the edge. Duminy then hit one on the up through the covers for his first boundary.
The next ball is full and Duminy drives it to long-on for a single and de Villiers also takes a single as six runs come from that over.
19:56
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South Africa 149-3 (33 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez is back for his second spell as Pakistan decide to employ spinners in the Powerplay.
Duminy plays back to the first ball as it hits him on the pads and is lucky that he got an inside edge else he would have been out leg before wicket. Duminy comes down the track but is forced to defend as he plays four dot balls in a row before getting a single.
De Villiers tries to sweep but fails to connect and gets two leg byes in the process.
South Africa 149-3 (33 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez is back for his second spell as Pakistan decide to employ spinners in the Powerplay.
Duminy plays back to the first ball as it hits him on the pads and is lucky that he got an inside edge else he would have been out leg before wicket. Duminy comes down the track but is forced to defend as he plays four dot balls in a row before getting a single.
De Villiers tries to sweep but fails to connect and gets two leg byes in the process.
19:53
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South Africa 146-3 (32 overs) vs Pakistan
South Africa have decided to take the Batting Powerplay. De Villiers takes a single from the first ball before Amla is struck on the pads but the LBW appeal is turned down. Pakistan deliberate on whether to take the DRS but eventually decide against it.
But Ajmal gets his man two balls later as Amla yet again tries the reverse sweep but is caught by Hafeez at short thirdman diving forward.
Amla walks back after a good innings of 81 from 97 balls, hitting nine boundaries in total.
New batsman JP Duminy gets off the mark with a single.
South Africa 146-3 (32 overs) vs Pakistan
South Africa have decided to take the Batting Powerplay. De Villiers takes a single from the first ball before Amla is struck on the pads but the LBW appeal is turned down. Pakistan deliberate on whether to take the DRS but eventually decide against it.
But Ajmal gets his man two balls later as Amla yet again tries the reverse sweep but is caught by Hafeez at short thirdman diving forward.
Amla walks back after a good innings of 81 from 97 balls, hitting nine boundaries in total.
New batsman JP Duminy gets off the mark with a single.
19:45
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South Africa 144-2 (31 overs) vs Pakistan
Another off-spinner into the attack as Shoaib Malik comes into the attack now. Three singles from the first three balls before de Villiers despatches the fifth ball into the stands over midwicket for a six as Malik drops one short.
A single from the last ball as Malik concedes 10 runs in his first over.
South Africa 144-2 (31 overs) vs Pakistan
Another off-spinner into the attack as Shoaib Malik comes into the attack now. Three singles from the first three balls before de Villiers despatches the fifth ball into the stands over midwicket for a six as Malik drops one short.
A single from the last ball as Malik concedes 10 runs in his first over.
19:40
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South Africa 134-2 (30 overs) vs Pakistan
A good tight over from Ajmal giving away just two singles as South Africa reach 134 for two after 30 overs.
Amla is on 79 from 92 balls, having hit nine boundaries, with 29 runs coming from the last five overs.
South Africa 134-2 (30 overs) vs Pakistan
A good tight over from Ajmal giving away just two singles as South Africa reach 134 for two after 30 overs.
Amla is on 79 from 92 balls, having hit nine boundaries, with 29 runs coming from the last five overs.
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South Africa 132-2 (29 overs) vs Pakistan
Irfan makes the breakthrough with the wicket of du Plessis, who is out for 28. The right-hander was way too early into the pull shot and ended up lobbing a simple catch on the off-side. Du Plessis and Amla put on 69 runs from 84 balls for the second wicket to lay a solid foundation for the innings.
Captain AB de Villiers is off the mark with one on the leg side and Amla flicks it on the leg side for a couple. Irfan then bowls a high full toss to Amla who guides it fine for a boundary as the umpires call it a no-ball for height and the bowler is given a warning too.
Amla flicks the last ball fine on the leg side for two runs as 10 runs come from that over.
South Africa 132-2 (29 overs) vs Pakistan
Irfan makes the breakthrough with the wicket of du Plessis, who is out for 28. The right-hander was way too early into the pull shot and ended up lobbing a simple catch on the off-side. Du Plessis and Amla put on 69 runs from 84 balls for the second wicket to lay a solid foundation for the innings.
Captain AB de Villiers is off the mark with one on the leg side and Amla flicks it on the leg side for a couple. Irfan then bowls a high full toss to Amla who guides it fine for a boundary as the umpires call it a no-ball for height and the bowler is given a warning too.
Amla flicks the last ball fine on the leg side for two runs as 10 runs come from that over.
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South Africa 122-1 (28 overs) vs Pakistan
Du Plessis sweeps Ajmal through square leg for a boundary as South Africa continue to target Pakistan's premier spinner. Two balls later he makes room and drives it past point for two runs before getting a single as Ajmal misfields on his follow through.
Two more singles as nine runs come from the over. Ajmal has gone for 24 runs in his four overs as SA's batsmen have looked to adopt a positive approach against him.
South Africa 122-1 (28 overs) vs Pakistan
Du Plessis sweeps Ajmal through square leg for a boundary as South Africa continue to target Pakistan's premier spinner. Two balls later he makes room and drives it past point for two runs before getting a single as Ajmal misfields on his follow through.
Two more singles as nine runs come from the over. Ajmal has gone for 24 runs in his four overs as SA's batsmen have looked to adopt a positive approach against him.
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South Africa 113-1 (27 overs) vs Pakistan
Irfan is back into the attack as Pakistan look for a breakthrough with South Africa making good progress in the last few overs.
The first ball is on the pads and Amla flicks it through the leg side for two runs to move to 68. The third ball is a high bouncer which Amla ducks under but the umpires have let it go despite it looking quite high.
Two more singles as South Africa continue to make good progress in the middle overs.
South Africa 113-1 (27 overs) vs Pakistan
Irfan is back into the attack as Pakistan look for a breakthrough with South Africa making good progress in the last few overs.
The first ball is on the pads and Amla flicks it through the leg side for two runs to move to 68. The third ball is a high bouncer which Amla ducks under but the umpires have let it go despite it looking quite high.
Two more singles as South Africa continue to make good progress in the middle overs.
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South Africa 109-1 (26 overs) vs Pakistan
Du Plessis taps the first ball to mid-off for a quick single but the fielder misses the direct hit. That looked close but replays show the batsman has made his ground.
Amla tries the reverse sweep yet again but misses and the LBW appeal is turned down.
Amla flicks the fourth ball to midwicket for two runs before reverse sweeping the last ball but chips it to off-side for just one.
Du Plessis defends the last ball perfectly off the front foot.
South Africa 109-1 (26 overs) vs Pakistan
Du Plessis taps the first ball to mid-off for a quick single but the fielder misses the direct hit. That looked close but replays show the batsman has made his ground.
Amla tries the reverse sweep yet again but misses and the LBW appeal is turned down.
Amla flicks the fourth ball to midwicket for two runs before reverse sweeping the last ball but chips it to off-side for just one.
Du Plessis defends the last ball perfectly off the front foot.
19:16
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South Africa 105-1 (25 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez has shown good control with the ball, keeping the batsmen down to ones and twos. Three singles from the first four balls before du Plessis makes room and this time he connects well for a boundary through the covers. Hafeez then bowls a wide down the leg side as the right-hander again makes room before taking one from the last ball.
The partnership is growing steadily as the duo has now put on 52 runs from 64 balls.
South Africa 105-1 (25 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez has shown good control with the ball, keeping the batsmen down to ones and twos. Three singles from the first four balls before du Plessis makes room and this time he connects well for a boundary through the covers. Hafeez then bowls a wide down the leg side as the right-hander again makes room before taking one from the last ball.
The partnership is growing steadily as the duo has now put on 52 runs from 64 balls.
19:13
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South Africa 96-1 (24 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla reverse sweeps Ajmal behind point for two runs before the off-spinner misses an easy stop on his follow through for two more.
Amla tries the reverse sweep again and this time he gets it off the middle and in the gap for a boundary. He is keen not to let Ajmal settle down.
Nine runs from Ajmal's second over as SA reach 96 for one after 24 overs as the run rate touches the four-runs per over mark for the first time in the innings.
South Africa 96-1 (24 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla reverse sweeps Ajmal behind point for two runs before the off-spinner misses an easy stop on his follow through for two more.
Amla tries the reverse sweep again and this time he gets it off the middle and in the gap for a boundary. He is keen not to let Ajmal settle down.
Nine runs from Ajmal's second over as SA reach 96 for one after 24 overs as the run rate touches the four-runs per over mark for the first time in the innings.
19:11
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South Africa 87-1 (23 overs) vs Pakistan
Du Plessis looking to force a move. He makes room and tries to hit it over the off-side but misses and the ball passes very close to the stumps. He then jumps down the track and hits it on the leg side for one.
Amla takes a single from the fifth ball as just two runs come from the over.
South Africa 87-1 (23 overs) vs Pakistan
Du Plessis looking to force a move. He makes room and tries to hit it over the off-side but misses and the ball passes very close to the stumps. He then jumps down the track and hits it on the leg side for one.
Amla takes a single from the fifth ball as just two runs come from the over.
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South Africa 85-1 (22 overs) vs Pakistan
Finally, we have the best spinner in the world -- Saeed Ajmal -- in operation. Du Plessis tries to play the paddle sweep but misses. He is hit on the pads off the next ball but the LBW appeal is turned down as SA get a leg bye.
Amla flicks the fifth ball through midwicket for two runs to bring up his fifty from 65 balls.
South Africa 85-1 (22 overs) vs Pakistan
Finally, we have the best spinner in the world -- Saeed Ajmal -- in operation. Du Plessis tries to play the paddle sweep but misses. He is hit on the pads off the next ball but the LBW appeal is turned down as SA get a leg bye.
Amla flicks the fifth ball through midwicket for two runs to bring up his fifty from 65 balls.
19:02
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South Africa 82-1 (21 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla chips down the track to Hafeez but can play the defensive shot. However, he makes most of a short ball as he rocks back and punches it through the covers for three runs.
Du Plessis picks one to mid-on before Amla plays two dot balls.
Another good over from Hafeez, giving away just four runs.
South Africa 82-1 (21 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla chips down the track to Hafeez but can play the defensive shot. However, he makes most of a short ball as he rocks back and punches it through the covers for three runs.
Du Plessis picks one to mid-on before Amla plays two dot balls.
Another good over from Hafeez, giving away just four runs.
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South Africa 78-1 (20 overs) vs Pakistan
Du Plessis drives Riaz to the covers for one before Amla cuts a short wide delivery between cover and point for his seventh boundary to take his score to 45.
He then takes one to the covers before du Plessis ducks under a bouncer and defends the last ball.
After 20 overs, SA are 78 for one with Amla on 46 from 57 balls and du Plessis on 10 from 18 balls.
South Africa 78-1 (20 overs) vs Pakistan
Du Plessis drives Riaz to the covers for one before Amla cuts a short wide delivery between cover and point for his seventh boundary to take his score to 45.
He then takes one to the covers before du Plessis ducks under a bouncer and defends the last ball.
After 20 overs, SA are 78 for one with Amla on 46 from 57 balls and du Plessis on 10 from 18 balls.
18:55
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South Africa 72-1 (19 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez continues as Amla drives it down to long-on for one and du Plessis also takes a single from the next ball to fine leg.
Amla hits it to deep midwicket for another single before du Plessis plays the paddle sweep for another single as Pakistan's fielders appeal for LBW but it is given as runs.
South Africa 72-1 (19 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez continues as Amla drives it down to long-on for one and du Plessis also takes a single from the next ball to fine leg.
Amla hits it to deep midwicket for another single before du Plessis plays the paddle sweep for another single as Pakistan's fielders appeal for LBW but it is given as runs.
18:52
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South Africa 68-1 (18 overs) vs Pakistan
Still no signs of Ajmal as Pakistan hold back their best bowler. Du Plessis plays the third ball from Riaz to point for one and Amla takes a single to the covers.
Two more singles from the last two balls as South Africa continue to make steady progress.
South Africa 68-1 (18 overs) vs Pakistan
Still no signs of Ajmal as Pakistan hold back their best bowler. Du Plessis plays the third ball from Riaz to point for one and Amla takes a single to the covers.
Two more singles from the last two balls as South Africa continue to make steady progress.
18:49
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South Africa 64-1 (17 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla gets an outside edge off Hafeez but it goes through the vacant slip region for a boundary. He defends the next four balls as Hafeez continues his good work with the ball. He has bowled four overs for 13 runs, while taking the only wicket to fall.
South Africa 64-1 (17 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla gets an outside edge off Hafeez but it goes through the vacant slip region for a boundary. He defends the next four balls as Hafeez continues his good work with the ball. He has bowled four overs for 13 runs, while taking the only wicket to fall.
18:43
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South Africa 59-1 (16 overs) vs Pakistan
With the field spread out, South Africa are content to deal in singles. Riaz concedes four singles in his third over. Du Plessis was beaten by a good delivery outside the off-stump and Amla off the last ball as he tried to play the cut shot.
South Africa 59-1 (16 overs) vs Pakistan
With the field spread out, South Africa are content to deal in singles. Riaz concedes four singles in his third over. Du Plessis was beaten by a good delivery outside the off-stump and Amla off the last ball as he tried to play the cut shot.
18:39
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South Africa 55-1 (15 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez to bowl his third over as Saeed Ajmal is kept waiting despite Pakistan looking for a breakthrough.
And Hafeez delivers with the wicket of Ingram, who tries to play the sweep but misses and is trapped LBW after a disappointing innings of 20 from 45 balls.
Faf du Plessis comes out to bat at No. 3. He gets off the mark with two runs to midwicket.
South Africa are 55 for one in 15 overs, having scored 19 runs in the last five overs.
Amla, who is batting on 31 from 41 balls, looks determined to carry on to a big knock.
South Africa 55-1 (15 overs) vs Pakistan
Hafeez to bowl his third over as Saeed Ajmal is kept waiting despite Pakistan looking for a breakthrough.
And Hafeez delivers with the wicket of Ingram, who tries to play the sweep but misses and is trapped LBW after a disappointing innings of 20 from 45 balls.
Faf du Plessis comes out to bat at No. 3. He gets off the mark with two runs to midwicket.
South Africa are 55 for one in 15 overs, having scored 19 runs in the last five overs.
Amla, who is batting on 31 from 41 balls, looks determined to carry on to a big knock.
18:33
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South Africa 52-0 (14 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla trying his best to find the gaps on the off-side but hits the first four balls to the fielder. But you can't keep him quiet for long as he punches Riaz past point for a boundary to take South Africa past the 50-run mark and ends the over with a single.
South Africa 52-0 (14 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla trying his best to find the gaps on the off-side but hits the first four balls to the fielder. But you can't keep him quiet for long as he punches Riaz past point for a boundary to take South Africa past the 50-run mark and ends the over with a single.
18:30
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South Africa 47-0 (13 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram and Amla drive the first two balls to long-on for singles. The left-hander then drives it to long-off for another single and Ingram flicks it to deep square leg for one.
Two dot balls to end the over.
South Africa 47-0 (13 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram and Amla drive the first two balls to long-on for singles. The left-hander then drives it to long-off for another single and Ingram flicks it to deep square leg for one.
Two dot balls to end the over.
18:26
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South Africa 43-0 (12 overs) vs Pakistan
We have the third left-arm pacer of the day in Wahab Riaz. The first ball is full and a bit wide as Amla throws his bat at it but gets an inside edge which goes past the stumps and beats the keeper for a streaky boundary.
He is beaten two balls later as he tries to play another forceful shot through the off-side.
Amla gets an inside edge again for a single on the leg side and Ingram flicks the next ball to midwicket for one before Amla defends the last ball.
South Africa 43-0 (12 overs) vs Pakistan
We have the third left-arm pacer of the day in Wahab Riaz. The first ball is full and a bit wide as Amla throws his bat at it but gets an inside edge which goes past the stumps and beats the keeper for a streaky boundary.
He is beaten two balls later as he tries to play another forceful shot through the off-side.
Amla gets an inside edge again for a single on the leg side and Ingram flicks the next ball to midwicket for one before Amla defends the last ball.
18:22
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South Africa 37-0 (11 overs) vs Pakistan
We have spin for the first time today in the form of part-timer Mohammad Hafeez, who has actually done quite well with the ball for Pakistan in limited overs cricket.
Amla takes a single from the first ball. Ingram's struggle continues as he is unable to even get singles and plays away five dot balls in a row. He even jumped down the wicket to the fifth ball but was forced to defend and nearly lobbed a catch back to the bowler but it fell short.
Ingram will need to get on with things or he will put more pressure on Amla.
South Africa 37-0 (11 overs) vs Pakistan
We have spin for the first time today in the form of part-timer Mohammad Hafeez, who has actually done quite well with the ball for Pakistan in limited overs cricket.
Amla takes a single from the first ball. Ingram's struggle continues as he is unable to even get singles and plays away five dot balls in a row. He even jumped down the wicket to the fifth ball but was forced to defend and nearly lobbed a catch back to the bowler but it fell short.
Ingram will need to get on with things or he will put more pressure on Amla.
18:18
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South Africa 36-0 (10 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram is struggling to get going. Three dot balls in a row before he flicks Junaid on the leg side for one. A wide followed by a single to Amla to the thirdman region.
Ingram has had enough of the defending as he makes room and lofts it over mid-off for a boundary.
SA are 36 for no loss after 10 overs. Ingram and Amla are both on 17 from 34 and 26 balls respectively.
Irfan has been superb giving away 13 runs in five overs including a maiden, while Junaid has given 22 runs in five overs
South Africa 36-0 (10 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram is struggling to get going. Three dot balls in a row before he flicks Junaid on the leg side for one. A wide followed by a single to Amla to the thirdman region.
Ingram has had enough of the defending as he makes room and lofts it over mid-off for a boundary.
SA are 36 for no loss after 10 overs. Ingram and Amla are both on 17 from 34 and 26 balls respectively.
Irfan has been superb giving away 13 runs in five overs including a maiden, while Junaid has given 22 runs in five overs
18:14
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South Africa 29-0 (9 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram defends the first two balls from Irfan before he ducks under a bouncer. He drives the fourth ball to the covers where it is stopped by the fielder in the covers before he defends the next. He retains strike with a single on the leg side.
South Africa 29-0 (9 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram defends the first two balls from Irfan before he ducks under a bouncer. He drives the fourth ball to the covers where it is stopped by the fielder in the covers before he defends the next. He retains strike with a single on the leg side.
18:07
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South Africa 28-0 (8 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram punches the first ball from Junaid through the covers for a single. Two dot balls before Amla flicks it stylish through midwicket for a much needed boundary.
The last ball is on the pads and Amla times it beautifully through square leg for the second four of the over.
South Africa 28-0 (8 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram punches the first ball from Junaid through the covers for a single. Two dot balls before Amla flicks it stylish through midwicket for a much needed boundary.
The last ball is on the pads and Amla times it beautifully through square leg for the second four of the over.
18:03
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South Africa 19-0 (7 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla lets the first two balls go through before he is beaten as he tries to cut a short ball but misses and it passes close to the edge. He hits the next three balls straight to the fielders on the off-side as Irfan bowls the first maiden of the innings.
Amla is on eight from 20 balls and Ingram on 10 from 22 balls with both batsmen having hit a boundary each.
South Africa 19-0 (7 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla lets the first two balls go through before he is beaten as he tries to cut a short ball but misses and it passes close to the edge. He hits the next three balls straight to the fielders on the off-side as Irfan bowls the first maiden of the innings.
Amla is on eight from 20 balls and Ingram on 10 from 22 balls with both batsmen having hit a boundary each.
17:58
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South Africa 19-0 (6 overs) vs Pakistan
Junaid keeping Ingram glued to one end with some disciplined bowling as the left-hander can only defend. And on the one occasion he drops short, Ingram releases the pressure by pulling it square for his first boundary of the match.
He flashes his bat at the last ball but is beaten as the ball stays a bit low and goes on the bounce to the keeper.
South Africa 19-0 (6 overs) vs Pakistan
Junaid keeping Ingram glued to one end with some disciplined bowling as the left-hander can only defend. And on the one occasion he drops short, Ingram releases the pressure by pulling it square for his first boundary of the match.
He flashes his bat at the last ball but is beaten as the ball stays a bit low and goes on the bounce to the keeper.
17:53
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South Africa 15-0 (5 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla breaks the shackles as he smashes a short wide delivery through the covers for the first boundary of the match. He is put down four balls later as he plays a powerful cut shot but Umar Amin puts down a tough chance at point.
South Africa are 15 for no loss after five overs.
South Africa 15-0 (5 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla breaks the shackles as he smashes a short wide delivery through the covers for the first boundary of the match. He is put down four balls later as he plays a powerful cut shot but Umar Amin puts down a tough chance at point.
South Africa are 15 for no loss after five overs.
17:49
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South Africa 9-0 (4 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram tries to play across the line but misses and is struck on the pads however the LBW appeal is turned down as the ball looked to be sliding down the leg side.
The left-hander gets a leg bye from the next ball before Amla turns it to midwicket for a single.
Junaid gets one to bounce a bit more than expected and move away as Ingram is squared up but the thick outside edge falls safely on the off-side.
South Africa 9-0 (4 overs) vs Pakistan
Ingram tries to play across the line but misses and is struck on the pads however the LBW appeal is turned down as the ball looked to be sliding down the leg side.
The left-hander gets a leg bye from the next ball before Amla turns it to midwicket for a single.
Junaid gets one to bounce a bit more than expected and move away as Ingram is squared up but the thick outside edge falls safely on the off-side.
17:44
- Scorecard
South Africa 7-0 (3 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla is again at discomfort against the extra bounce as he is struck on the ribs by Irfan, who follows it up with a yorker which is defended.
Amla taps the fourth ball on the off-side for one before Ingram flicks the last ball through the leg side for three runs.
South Africa 7-0 (3 overs) vs Pakistan
Amla is again at discomfort against the extra bounce as he is struck on the ribs by Irfan, who follows it up with a yorker which is defended.
Amla taps the fourth ball on the off-side for one before Ingram flicks the last ball through the leg side for three runs.
17:40
- Scorecard
South Africa 3-0 (2 overs) vs Pakistan
Another left-arm pacer Junaid Khan to bowl from the other end. Hashim Amla defends the first ball before he is beaten by the third ball as Junaid gets some extra bounce. Amla steers the fourth ball to thirdman for one and Ingram carefully defends the next before letting the last ball go through.
A good start from Pakistan as SA score just three runs from the first two overs.
South Africa 3-0 (2 overs) vs Pakistan
Another left-arm pacer Junaid Khan to bowl from the other end. Hashim Amla defends the first ball before he is beaten by the third ball as Junaid gets some extra bounce. Amla steers the fourth ball to thirdman for one and Ingram carefully defends the next before letting the last ball go through.
A good start from Pakistan as SA score just three runs from the first two overs.
17:37
- Scorecard
South Africa 2-0 (1 over) vs Pakistan
The tall Mohammad Irfan to bowl the first over. He starts with a yorker to Colin Ingram which the left-hander defends and leaves the next ball alone.
He follows it up with another yorker and is struck on the pads but the muted LBW appeal is turned down. He flicks the last ball on the leg side for two runs.
South Africa 2-0 (1 over) vs Pakistan
The tall Mohammad Irfan to bowl the first over. He starts with a yorker to Colin Ingram which the left-hander defends and leaves the next ball alone.
He follows it up with another yorker and is struck on the pads but the muted LBW appeal is turned down. He flicks the last ball on the leg side for two runs.
17:13
Both Pakistan and South Africa are desperate for a victory, having lost their opening matches.
South Africa went down to India by 26 runs, while Pakistan were beaten by two runs by West Indies.
It is a bit overcast in Birmingham but the pitch is expected to get slower as the game goes on. South Africa will be looking to post a total in excess of 250 and then claim some early wickets to put Pakistan batsmen under pressure right from the start.
South Africa went down to India by 26 runs, while Pakistan were beaten by two runs by West Indies.
It is a bit overcast in Birmingham but the pitch is expected to get slower as the game goes on. South Africa will be looking to post a total in excess of 250 and then claim some early wickets to put Pakistan batsmen under pressure right from the start.
17:08
A look at how the two teams line up:
South Africa: AB de Villiers (captain), Hashim Amla, Colin Ingram, Faf du Plessis, JP Duminy, David Miller, Robin Peterson, Ryan McLaren, Chris Morris, Aaron Phangiso, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.
Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq (captain), Nasir Jamshed, Imran Farhat, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Umar Amin, Kamran Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Irfan.
South Africa: AB de Villiers (captain), Hashim Amla, Colin Ingram, Faf du Plessis, JP Duminy, David Miller, Robin Peterson, Ryan McLaren, Chris Morris, Aaron Phangiso, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.
Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq (captain), Nasir Jamshed, Imran Farhat, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Umar Amin, Kamran Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Junaid Khan, Mohammad Irfan.
17:06
South Africa captain AB de Villiers has won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the 5th match of the ICC Champions Trophy, in Birmingham, on Monday.
South Africa have received another big blow as pacer Morne Morkel is ruled out with injury. Dale Steyn is also absent after failing to recover from his injury.
Pacer Chris Morris, who impressed with the ball for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 6, will make his ODI debut. Left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso comes in for Rory Kleinveldt.
Pakistan made one change, bringing in Umar Amin in place of Asad Shafiq.
South Africa have received another big blow as pacer Morne Morkel is ruled out with injury. Dale Steyn is also absent after failing to recover from his injury.
Pacer Chris Morris, who impressed with the ball for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 6, will make his ODI debut. Left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso comes in for Rory Kleinveldt.
Pakistan made one change, bringing in Umar Amin in place of Asad Shafiq.
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