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14:08 Pacers help Pakistan down South Africa
SA 200-9 (32.2 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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De Villiers gets an edge off Sohail which goes past the wicketkeeper for a four. He comes down the track to the next ball and Sohail drops short as AB looks to pull but gets an edge which is taken by wicketkeeper Sarfaraz.
AB walks back after a brilliant innings of 77 from 58 balls, having hit seven fours and five sixes but his dismissal seems to have ended South Africa's hopes.
South Africa need 32 runs for victory from 14.4 overs but have just one wicket in hand.
Sohail bowls a quick yorker which cuts in sharply but Tahir has done well to keep it out.
In the next over, Tahir edges Riaz which is caught behind by Sarfaraz as South Africa fold for 202 in 33.3 overs.
South Africa lose by 29 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method for their second defeat in the tournament.
Superb performance from Pakistan's pacers, with Irfan, Rahat and Wahaz taking three wickets each. Except for AB de Villiers, who made 77, the rest of the batsmen failed to get settled as South Africa kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Sarfaraz, who stroked 49 with the bat and then accounted for six dismissals, is named the man of the match for his brilliant all-round performance.
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De Villiers gets an edge off Sohail which goes past the wicketkeeper for a four. He comes down the track to the next ball and Sohail drops short as AB looks to pull but gets an edge which is taken by wicketkeeper Sarfaraz.
AB walks back after a brilliant innings of 77 from 58 balls, having hit seven fours and five sixes but his dismissal seems to have ended South Africa's hopes.
South Africa need 32 runs for victory from 14.4 overs but have just one wicket in hand.
Sohail bowls a quick yorker which cuts in sharply but Tahir has done well to keep it out.
In the next over, Tahir edges Riaz which is caught behind by Sarfaraz as South Africa fold for 202 in 33.3 overs.
South Africa lose by 29 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method for their second defeat in the tournament.
Superb performance from Pakistan's pacers, with Irfan, Rahat and Wahaz taking three wickets each. Except for AB de Villiers, who made 77, the rest of the batsmen failed to get settled as South Africa kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Sarfaraz, who stroked 49 with the bat and then accounted for six dismissals, is named the man of the match for his brilliant all-round performance.
13:55 De Villiers hits fifty to keep SA in the hunt
SA 196-8 (32 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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AB de Villiers decides to take the Batting Powerplay which forces Pakistan to bring back Sohail Khan.
And he makes his intent clear as he comes down and slaps the pacer through midwicket for a four. The mid-on is pushed back as AB comes down but gets just a single to long-on bringing Morkel on strike.
Riaz from the other end. AB continues his aggressive approach as he carts a full toss over midwicket for a six. Two balls later, he makes room and chops it over the off-side for a boundary before taking a single from the fifth ball.
Morkel plays an uppish steer past the slips to thirdman but turns down the single which means AB will be on strike for the next over.
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AB de Villiers decides to take the Batting Powerplay which forces Pakistan to bring back Sohail Khan.
And he makes his intent clear as he comes down and slaps the pacer through midwicket for a four. The mid-on is pushed back as AB comes down but gets just a single to long-on bringing Morkel on strike.
Riaz from the other end. AB continues his aggressive approach as he carts a full toss over midwicket for a six. Two balls later, he makes room and chops it over the off-side for a boundary before taking a single from the fifth ball.
Morkel plays an uppish steer past the slips to thirdman but turns down the single which means AB will be on strike for the next over.
13:43 Abbott out for 12, South Africa lose 8th wicket
SA 177-8 (30 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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De Villiers takes a single from the first ball of Afridi's fifth over and has no problems in giving Abbott the strike early in the over.
Abbott takes one before de Villiers comes down and lofts it over mid-off for a six to race to his fifty from just 45 balls. He sweeps the next ball uppishly for another six to get 14 runs from the over.
Abbott plays a confident punch past mid-off for a four off left-arm pacer Rahat. But he falls off the very next delivery as this time Rahat produces a beauty, which moves away across the right-hander to take the edge to be caught at second slip for 12.
Morne Morkel gets off the mark with a boundary as he slaps a short wide delivery past point.
South Africa are 177 for eight in 30 overs with AB on 56 from 47 balls and Morkel on 4. They need 55 runs from 17 overs for victory.
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De Villiers takes a single from the first ball of Afridi's fifth over and has no problems in giving Abbott the strike early in the over.
Abbott takes one before de Villiers comes down and lofts it over mid-off for a six to race to his fifty from just 45 balls. He sweeps the next ball uppishly for another six to get 14 runs from the over.
Abbott plays a confident punch past mid-off for a four off left-arm pacer Rahat. But he falls off the very next delivery as this time Rahat produces a beauty, which moves away across the right-hander to take the edge to be caught at second slip for 12.
Morne Morkel gets off the mark with a boundary as he slaps a short wide delivery past point.
South Africa are 177 for eight in 30 overs with AB on 56 from 47 balls and Morkel on 4. They need 55 runs from 17 overs for victory.
13:33
SA 154-7 (28 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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Afridi comes back and concedes just a single as South Africa reach 139 for seven in 25 overs. In his next over, AB is struck on the pads but the umpire turns down the huge appeal for LBW. Afridi decides to review the decision but it still goes in favour of the batsman.
Kyle Abbott gets an inside edge which goes past the keeper for a boundary behind the stumps.
Rahat Ali comes back, replacing Irfan, who took three for 52 in eight overs. De Villiers makes most of some width as he lashes it over point for a boundary to take South Africa past the 150-run mark, in the 28th over.
Abbott adopts a cautious approach, seeing off the rest of the over.
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Afridi comes back and concedes just a single as South Africa reach 139 for seven in 25 overs. In his next over, AB is struck on the pads but the umpire turns down the huge appeal for LBW. Afridi decides to review the decision but it still goes in favour of the batsman.
Kyle Abbott gets an inside edge which goes past the keeper for a boundary behind the stumps.
Rahat Ali comes back, replacing Irfan, who took three for 52 in eight overs. De Villiers makes most of some width as he lashes it over point for a boundary to take South Africa past the 150-run mark, in the 28th over.
Abbott adopts a cautious approach, seeing off the rest of the over.
13:16 Steyn out for 16, South Africa lose 7th wicket
SA 138-7 (24 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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Despite South Africa needing a partnership, Steyn is playing against the circumstances and is taking some chances. He slashes at a wide delivery only to get an edge which flies over the slips for a four. Two balls later he slaps one past the bowler beating mid-on for the same result.
But his reckless approach costs him his wicket as he throws his bat at a wide delivery but gets an edge as wicketkeeper Sarfaraz holds on to another tough chance.
Steyn is dismissed for 16 as South Africa are reduced to 138 for seven in 24 overs.
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Despite South Africa needing a partnership, Steyn is playing against the circumstances and is taking some chances. He slashes at a wide delivery only to get an edge which flies over the slips for a four. Two balls later he slaps one past the bowler beating mid-on for the same result.
But his reckless approach costs him his wicket as he throws his bat at a wide delivery but gets an edge as wicketkeeper Sarfaraz holds on to another tough chance.
Steyn is dismissed for 16 as South Africa are reduced to 138 for seven in 24 overs.
13:08
SA 128-6 (22 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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De Villiers has do it single-handedly now with just the tailenders for company. The right-hander shuffles across before punching Riaz through midwicket for a four and three balls later hoists a full delivery behind square on the leg side for a six.
Change of approach from the Proteas captain as he looks to hit South Africa out of trouble.
AB repeats the shot two balls later for another maximum to get 17 runs from the over.
Dale Steyn gets into the act as he steers a short ball over the slip cordon for a four as the fielder at thirdman messes up on the boundary.
He then punches the fourth ball past mid-off for three runs before de Villiers takes a single to bring up his 1000th run in World Cups. It has taken him 20 innings to reach the landmark, the joint fastest along with former India batting icon Sachin Tendulkar.
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De Villiers has do it single-handedly now with just the tailenders for company. The right-hander shuffles across before punching Riaz through midwicket for a four and three balls later hoists a full delivery behind square on the leg side for a six.
Change of approach from the Proteas captain as he looks to hit South Africa out of trouble.
AB repeats the shot two balls later for another maximum to get 17 runs from the over.
Dale Steyn gets into the act as he steers a short ball over the slip cordon for a four as the fielder at thirdman messes up on the boundary.
He then punches the fourth ball past mid-off for three runs before de Villiers takes a single to bring up his 1000th run in World Cups. It has taken him 20 innings to reach the landmark, the joint fastest along with former India batting icon Sachin Tendulkar.
12:57 Duminy out for 12, Pakistan in control
SA 102-6 (20 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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AB turns Riaz through midwicket as Irfan is unable to stop the ball and slips near the ropes to give away a boundary. The next ball is driven through the covers for the same result to lift South Africa after a flurry of wickets.
11 runs come from the over to spoil's Riaz's figures, who had conceded just a single from his first three overs while picking up two wickets.
De Villiers gets a lifeline as he sets off for a run before deciding against it but the bowler Ali is unable to hit the stumps. That was a close shave for the South African captain, who is batting well on 15 and is probably South Africa's last hope.
South Africa, who have a good run rate, ae concentrating on singles at the moment to get their innings back on track.
Irfan comes back as Pakistan are looking to get another wicket and get among the tail. He starts with one down the pads which Duminy helps round the corner for a four.
The move works for Pakistan as Irfan strikes with the wicket of experienced Duminy. The extra bounce does the trick as the left-hander top edges the pull and is caught on the fine leg fence by Riaz for 12.
South Africa have collapsed to 103 for six in 20 overs, needing 129 runs from 27 overs for victory at an asking rate of 4.77.
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AB turns Riaz through midwicket as Irfan is unable to stop the ball and slips near the ropes to give away a boundary. The next ball is driven through the covers for the same result to lift South Africa after a flurry of wickets.
11 runs come from the over to spoil's Riaz's figures, who had conceded just a single from his first three overs while picking up two wickets.
De Villiers gets a lifeline as he sets off for a run before deciding against it but the bowler Ali is unable to hit the stumps. That was a close shave for the South African captain, who is batting well on 15 and is probably South Africa's last hope.
South Africa, who have a good run rate, ae concentrating on singles at the moment to get their innings back on track.
Irfan comes back as Pakistan are looking to get another wicket and get among the tail. He starts with one down the pads which Duminy helps round the corner for a four.
The move works for Pakistan as Irfan strikes with the wicket of experienced Duminy. The extra bounce does the trick as the left-hander top edges the pull and is caught on the fine leg fence by Riaz for 12.
South Africa have collapsed to 103 for six in 20 overs, needing 129 runs from 27 overs for victory at an asking rate of 4.77.
12:35 Miller falls for a duck to leave SA in tatters
SA 81-5 (16 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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Miller is all at sea, this time he plays down the wrong as the ball goes past the inside edge of the bat. Rahat finally gets his man as Miller is beaten by a full delivery and is trapped leg before wicket for a 13-ball duck. He calls for the review but that was more of a hope than anything but the umpire's decision stands.
The wickets continue to tumble for South Africa, who are tottering on 77 for five in the 16th over.
JP Duminy gets off the mark in smashing fashion as he plays a cracking straight drive for a boundary.
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Miller is all at sea, this time he plays down the wrong as the ball goes past the inside edge of the bat. Rahat finally gets his man as Miller is beaten by a full delivery and is trapped leg before wicket for a 13-ball duck. He calls for the review but that was more of a hope than anything but the umpire's decision stands.
The wickets continue to tumble for South Africa, who are tottering on 77 for five in the 16th over.
JP Duminy gets off the mark in smashing fashion as he plays a cracking straight drive for a boundary.
12:29
SA 76-4 (15 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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South Africa living dangerously out in the middle as AB has a poke at a wide delivery which passes close to the edge. He takes a single from the fifth ball for the only run from the over. The last five overs have gone Pakistan's way with South Africa losing three wickets for eight runs.
AB drives Riaz for a single to long-off for the first run off the pacer from the 13th ball he has bowled. Miller then plays inside the line but is beaten outside the off-stump as he tries to turn it on the leg side. Just a single from the over as the struggle for runs continues for the Proteas.
South Africa were 67 for two after 10 overs but only nine runs have come from the next five overs for the loss of two wickets.
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South Africa living dangerously out in the middle as AB has a poke at a wide delivery which passes close to the edge. He takes a single from the fifth ball for the only run from the over. The last five overs have gone Pakistan's way with South Africa losing three wickets for eight runs.
AB drives Riaz for a single to long-off for the first run off the pacer from the 13th ball he has bowled. Miller then plays inside the line but is beaten outside the off-stump as he tries to turn it on the leg side. Just a single from the over as the struggle for runs continues for the Proteas.
South Africa were 67 for two after 10 overs but only nine runs have come from the next five overs for the loss of two wickets.
12:20 Rossouw out for 6, SA stumble after a good start
SA 74-4 (13 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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Left-hander Rossouw drives on the up straight back at the bowler who half stops it to give away a single. AB shuffles across slightly to tap one to fine leg for one to get off the mark.
Rossouw clobbers the third ball over mid-on as it struggles on the heavy outfield before crossing the ropes for a boundary.
Riaz strikes in his second over as well. Rossouw (6) pulls a short ball straight into the hands of Sohail on the fine leg fence as South Africa collapse to 74 for four in the 13th over, having lost three wickets for seven runs in the space of 17 balls.
David Miller walks in to bat at No. 6 with South Africa needing a big partnership to steady the ship along with his captain de Villiers.
Riaz has made a dream start with the ball with back to back wicket maidens to leave SA in a slight bother at 74 for four in 13 overs.
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Left-hander Rossouw drives on the up straight back at the bowler who half stops it to give away a single. AB shuffles across slightly to tap one to fine leg for one to get off the mark.
Rossouw clobbers the third ball over mid-on as it struggles on the heavy outfield before crossing the ropes for a boundary.
Riaz strikes in his second over as well. Rossouw (6) pulls a short ball straight into the hands of Sohail on the fine leg fence as South Africa collapse to 74 for four in the 13th over, having lost three wickets for seven runs in the space of 17 balls.
David Miller walks in to bat at No. 6 with South Africa needing a big partnership to steady the ship along with his captain de Villiers.
Riaz has made a dream start with the ball with back to back wicket maidens to leave SA in a slight bother at 74 for four in 13 overs.
12:13 Amla falls for 38, South Africa lose 3rd wicket
SA 67-3 (11 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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Wahab Riaz comes into the attack and he strikes with the big wicket of Amla with his very first delivery.
Amla, who stroked a quickfire 38 from 27 balls with the help of nine fours, pokes at a wide outswinger only to get an edge as wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed holds on to a sharp diving catch to his right.
Captain AB de Villiers has a huge task on hand of rallying his team on a pitch still offering a lot of assistance to the pace bowlers.
He plays out of the rest of the over from Riaz, who starts with a wicket maiden.
Back to back wicket maidens for Pakistan, who are looking to chip away at the wickets and put South Africa middle order under pressure.
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Wahab Riaz comes into the attack and he strikes with the big wicket of Amla with his very first delivery.
Amla, who stroked a quickfire 38 from 27 balls with the help of nine fours, pokes at a wide outswinger only to get an edge as wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed holds on to a sharp diving catch to his right.
Captain AB de Villiers has a huge task on hand of rallying his team on a pitch still offering a lot of assistance to the pace bowlers.
He plays out of the rest of the over from Riaz, who starts with a wicket maiden.
Back to back wicket maidens for Pakistan, who are looking to chip away at the wickets and put South Africa middle order under pressure.
12:04 Du Plessis out for 27, SA lose 2nd wicket
SA 67-2 (10 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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Left-arm pacer Rahat Ali comes into the attack in place of Sohail, who bowled three overs for 23 runs in his first spell.
Du Plessis continues South Africa's positive start as he pulls a short ball over the leg side for a six and despatches the last ball for a four to get 10 runs from the over.
With seamers going for runs with the new ball, Misbah is forced to introduce spin early in the form of leg-spinner Shahid Afridi. Amla flicks the third ball for a couple before he crashes the fifth through the off-side for a four as the flow of runs continue.
Rahat makes the crucial breakthrough with the wicket of du Plessis, who looks to steer it to thirdman, but gets an edge and is caught behind for 27, after putting on 67 runs for the second wicket with Amla.
South Africa promote the in-form Rilee Rossouw to No. 4 with AB de Villiers holding himself back.
South Africa are 67 for two in 10 overs, with Amla batting positively on 38 from 26 balls. They still need another 165 runs in 37 overs for victory at an asking rate of 4.45.
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Left-arm pacer Rahat Ali comes into the attack in place of Sohail, who bowled three overs for 23 runs in his first spell.
Du Plessis continues South Africa's positive start as he pulls a short ball over the leg side for a six and despatches the last ball for a four to get 10 runs from the over.
With seamers going for runs with the new ball, Misbah is forced to introduce spin early in the form of leg-spinner Shahid Afridi. Amla flicks the third ball for a couple before he crashes the fifth through the off-side for a four as the flow of runs continue.
Rahat makes the crucial breakthrough with the wicket of du Plessis, who looks to steer it to thirdman, but gets an edge and is caught behind for 27, after putting on 67 runs for the second wicket with Amla.
South Africa promote the in-form Rilee Rossouw to No. 4 with AB de Villiers holding himself back.
South Africa are 67 for two in 10 overs, with Amla batting positively on 38 from 26 balls. They still need another 165 runs in 37 overs for victory at an asking rate of 4.45.
11:56 Amla's attack rallies SA after early wicket
SA 51-1 (7 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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Du Plessis hits a wide delivery from Sohail through the covers for three runs before Amla strokes the next ball through that same area for a four. The next ball is confidently pulled through midwicket for another boundary as South Africa continue to grow in confidence after the early wicket.
Amla in full flow as he blasts a short wide delivery in the gap between point and cover for his sixth four to race to 24 from 16 balls. What a cracking shot!
The last ball is a wide bouncer outside the off-stump which Amla lets go as 15 runs come from the over.
Irfan also suffers in the next over as he is hit for three more fours. Du Plessis flicks the second ball fine for a four before Amla flicks the fourth square on the leg side for the same result. He crashes the last ball through midwicket to make it three fours as South Africa race to 51 for one in seven overs.
Amla is on fire, having smashed 32 from 20 balls and all his runs have come from boundaries, eight of them in total. Faf is batting on 17 from 20 balls.
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Du Plessis hits a wide delivery from Sohail through the covers for three runs before Amla strokes the next ball through that same area for a four. The next ball is confidently pulled through midwicket for another boundary as South Africa continue to grow in confidence after the early wicket.
Amla in full flow as he blasts a short wide delivery in the gap between point and cover for his sixth four to race to 24 from 16 balls. What a cracking shot!
The last ball is a wide bouncer outside the off-stump which Amla lets go as 15 runs come from the over.
Irfan also suffers in the next over as he is hit for three more fours. Du Plessis flicks the second ball fine for a four before Amla flicks the fourth square on the leg side for the same result. He crashes the last ball through midwicket to make it three fours as South Africa race to 51 for one in seven overs.
Amla is on fire, having smashed 32 from 20 balls and all his runs have come from boundaries, eight of them in total. Faf is batting on 17 from 20 balls.
11:40
SA 23-1 (5 ovs) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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Sohail Khan to bowl the second over. He starts with a beauty to Faf which moves away enough to go past the edge of the bat. The pacer then bowls two wides down the leg side before du Plessis takes a single and Amla plays out the rest of the over.
Du Plessis punches a full delivery from Irfan straight down back past the bowler for his first boundary. He then takes a quick single before Amla defends the rest of the over.
Faf walks across a long way and looks to hit Sohail on the leg side but is struck on the pads as the LBW appeal is turned down. Amla then steers it through the gully region for a four.
In the next over, Amla hits another cracking boundary through the covers to take South Africa to 23 for one in five overs with Amla on 12 and Faf on nine.
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Sohail Khan to bowl the second over. He starts with a beauty to Faf which moves away enough to go past the edge of the bat. The pacer then bowls two wides down the leg side before du Plessis takes a single and Amla plays out the rest of the over.
Du Plessis punches a full delivery from Irfan straight down back past the bowler for his first boundary. He then takes a quick single before Amla defends the rest of the over.
Faf walks across a long way and looks to hit Sohail on the leg side but is struck on the pads as the LBW appeal is turned down. Amla then steers it through the gully region for a four.
In the next over, Amla hits another cracking boundary through the covers to take South Africa to 23 for one in five overs with Amla on 12 and Faf on nine.
11:25 De Kock out for a duck, SA lose early wicket
SA 5-1 (1 ov) vs Pak 222; DL Target: 232 (47 ovs)
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The tall Mohammad Irfan to bowl the first over and facing him is Quinton de Kock, who desperately needs some runs to seal his place in the team.
But de Kock suffers another failure as he is caught behind for a duck off the second ball of the innings. Faf du Plessis gets off the mark with a single before Hashim Amla hits the last ball for a four through the leg side.
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The tall Mohammad Irfan to bowl the first over and facing him is Quinton de Kock, who desperately needs some runs to seal his place in the team.
But de Kock suffers another failure as he is caught behind for a duck off the second ball of the innings. Faf du Plessis gets off the mark with a single before Hashim Amla hits the last ball for a four through the leg side.
11:08
Pak 222-all out (46.4 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
The Duckworth-Lewis target for South Africa is 232 in 47 overs. Their innings will begin after a short 10 minute break which is because of the couple of rain delays we had during the Pakistan innings.
The Duckworth-Lewis target for South Africa is 232 in 47 overs. Their innings will begin after a short 10 minute break which is because of the couple of rain delays we had during the Pakistan innings.
11:07 Steyn takes 3, Pakistan bowled out for 222
Pak 222-all out (46.4 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Morkel ends Pakistan's innings with the wicket of Sohail, who top edges the pull shot and is caught at mid-off for three.
Pakistan are bowled out for 222 in 46.4 overs, losing their last five wickets for 10 runs in the space of five overs.
After the second rain interval, Pakistan were 197 for five in 40.1 overs but in an attempt to score quick runs they lost their way and were bowled out before the reduced quota of 47 overs could be completed.
Morkel ends Pakistan's innings with the wicket of Sohail, who top edges the pull shot and is caught at mid-off for three.
Pakistan are bowled out for 222 in 46.4 overs, losing their last five wickets for 10 runs in the space of five overs.
After the second rain interval, Pakistan were 197 for five in 40.1 overs but in an attempt to score quick runs they lost their way and were bowled out before the reduced quota of 47 overs could be completed.
11:01
Pak 221-9 (46 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Morkel is back and he starts with a quick short ball to Rahat Ali, who lets it go. Four dot balls before Ali takes a single to thirdman and Sohail turns the last ball behind square on the leg side for one as just two runs come from the 45th over.
The wickets continue to tumble for Pakistan. Ali attempts to loft Steyn down the ground but mistimes it and is caught by Tahir at mid-off for one.
Last man Mohammad Irfan survives a run out attempt as he is sent back halfway but Duminy at square leg misses the direct hit.
Just a single from that over as Steyn finishes with excellent figures of three for 30 in 10 overs, including three maidens.
Morkel is back and he starts with a quick short ball to Rahat Ali, who lets it go. Four dot balls before Ali takes a single to thirdman and Sohail turns the last ball behind square on the leg side for one as just two runs come from the 45th over.
The wickets continue to tumble for Pakistan. Ali attempts to loft Steyn down the ground but mistimes it and is caught by Tahir at mid-off for one.
Last man Mohammad Irfan survives a run out attempt as he is sent back halfway but Duminy at square leg misses the direct hit.
Just a single from that over as Steyn finishes with excellent figures of three for 30 in 10 overs, including three maidens.
10:50 Misbah falls for 56 as Pakistan lose way
Pak 218-8 (44 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Steyn to bowl the 44th over. Misbah makes room but Steyn fires one down the leg side which the right-hander flicks fine to get four leg byes. He taps the next ball on the leg side but turns down a single to keep No. 9 Sohail Khan away from the strike against Steyn.
He attempts the upper cut off a short delivery but holes out a simple catch to Morkel on the thirdman fence.
Misbah is dismissed for a good innings of 56 from 86 balls as Pakistan lose three wickets for six runs in the space of 14 balls.
Steyn to bowl the 44th over. Misbah makes room but Steyn fires one down the leg side which the right-hander flicks fine to get four leg byes. He taps the next ball on the leg side but turns down a single to keep No. 9 Sohail Khan away from the strike against Steyn.
He attempts the upper cut off a short delivery but holes out a simple catch to Morkel on the thirdman fence.
Misbah is dismissed for a good innings of 56 from 86 balls as Pakistan lose three wickets for six runs in the space of 14 balls.
10:45 Quick wickets leave Pakistan in trouble
Pak 214-7 (43 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Tahir comes back and immediately strikes with the wicket of Wahab Riaz, who is trapped leg before wicket for a first-ball duck. The right-hander attempted the sweep but missed the ball completely and was given out by the on field umpire. He called for the review but the decision went in favour of the bowler to thwart Pakistan's hopes of posting a big total as they are reduced to 212 for seven in the 43rd over.
Tahir bowling it flat and quick to Misbah, who looks keen to attack but gets only a single to mid-off.
A brilliant over from Tahir under the circumstances, two singles and a wicket.
Tahir comes back and immediately strikes with the wicket of Wahab Riaz, who is trapped leg before wicket for a first-ball duck. The right-hander attempted the sweep but missed the ball completely and was given out by the on field umpire. He called for the review but the decision went in favour of the bowler to thwart Pakistan's hopes of posting a big total as they are reduced to 212 for seven in the 43rd over.
Tahir bowling it flat and quick to Misbah, who looks keen to attack but gets only a single to mid-off.
A brilliant over from Tahir under the circumstances, two singles and a wicket.
10:37 http://imsports.rediff.com/score/in_asa_102635.html http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2015/mar/07why-dhoni-is-i
Pak 212-6 (42 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Misbah turns Steyn on the leg side for two runs before he takes a single to bring Afridi back on strike.
Afridi clobbers a length delivery from Steyn over the leg side for a six but falls off the very next delivery.
A quick short delivery from Steyn which Afridi top edges as he tries to pull and is caught by Duminy at deep square leg after scoring 22 from 15 balls.
Misbah turns Steyn on the leg side for two runs before he takes a single to bring Afridi back on strike.
Afridi clobbers a length delivery from Steyn over the leg side for a six but falls off the very next delivery.
A quick short delivery from Steyn which Afridi top edges as he tries to pull and is caught by Duminy at deep square leg after scoring 22 from 15 balls.
10:32 Misbah hits fifty as Pakistan cross 200
Pak 203-5 (41 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Abbott resumes proceedings after the rain break. The first ball is full and on the stumps as Afridi taps it on the leg side for one and Misbah takes one from the next ball.
Afridi then throws his bat at a wide one and lofts it over the off-side for a four to take Pakistan past 200 but is unable to get a run from the last two deliveries.
Abbott resumes proceedings after the rain break. The first ball is full and on the stumps as Afridi taps it on the leg side for one and Misbah takes one from the next ball.
Afridi then throws his bat at a wide one and lofts it over the off-side for a four to take Pakistan past 200 but is unable to get a run from the last two deliveries.
10:26
RAIN STOPS PLAY!!!
Pak 196-5 (40 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Meanwhile, it has stopped raining at Eden Park and the match will resume at 6pm local time (1030 IST). It will be a 47 overs per side game with 10 minutes for the innings break.
Two bowlers can bowl a maximum of 10 overs, while three bowlers can bowl a maximum of nine overs.
It quite bright at the stadium and it won't be soon before the game gets underway.
Pak 196-5 (40 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Meanwhile, it has stopped raining at Eden Park and the match will resume at 6pm local time (1030 IST). It will be a 47 overs per side game with 10 minutes for the innings break.
Two bowlers can bowl a maximum of 10 overs, while three bowlers can bowl a maximum of nine overs.
It quite bright at the stadium and it won't be soon before the game gets underway.
09:43 Misbah hits fifty before rain stops play again
RAIN STOPS PLAY!!!
Pak 196-5 (40 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Afridi heaves Abbott over midwicket but fails to time it properly and gets two runs. In the same over, Misbah uses Abbott's pace to good effect as he plays the upper cut which beats thirdman for a four.
Misbah completes his fifty in the next over with a single on the leg side from 73 balls. Steyn completes another good over, giving away three runs, for tidy figures of 20 runs in seven overs.
After 40 overs, Pakistan have reached 196 for five with Misbah on 50 and Afridi on 11. They managed just 29 runs from the five overs of Batting Powerplay.
Abbott bowls just one delivery of the 41st over with Misbah taking a single before it starts to rain again. And once again, it it quite windy with heavy rain that lashes Eden Park.
Pak 196-5 (40 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Afridi heaves Abbott over midwicket but fails to time it properly and gets two runs. In the same over, Misbah uses Abbott's pace to good effect as he plays the upper cut which beats thirdman for a four.
Misbah completes his fifty in the next over with a single on the leg side from 73 balls. Steyn completes another good over, giving away three runs, for tidy figures of 20 runs in seven overs.
After 40 overs, Pakistan have reached 196 for five with Misbah on 50 and Afridi on 11. They managed just 29 runs from the five overs of Batting Powerplay.
Abbott bowls just one delivery of the 41st over with Misbah taking a single before it starts to rain again. And once again, it it quite windy with heavy rain that lashes Eden Park.
09:39
Pak 184-5 (38 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
After a nearly 30 minute break we are back in the middle with the match about to resume.
Tahir will bowl in the Powerplay and South Africa showing a lot of confidence in the leg-spinner despite Afridi batting in the middle.
Afridi wastes no time as he clobbers the fifth ball over long-off for a six to get nine runs from the over.
After a nearly 30 minute break we are back in the middle with the match about to resume.
Tahir will bowl in the Powerplay and South Africa showing a lot of confidence in the leg-spinner despite Afridi batting in the middle.
Afridi wastes no time as he clobbers the fifth ball over long-off for a six to get nine runs from the over.
09:06
RAIN STOPS PLAY!!!
Pak 175-5 (37 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
We have a rain interruption now as a heavy storm seems to have hit Eden Park in Auckland.
The match was nicely poised with Pakistan on 175 for five in 37 overs with captain Misbah batting on 40 and Afridi yet to get off the mark.
The rain is quite heavy and we could have a long delay here.
Pak 175-5 (37 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
We have a rain interruption now as a heavy storm seems to have hit Eden Park in Auckland.
The match was nicely poised with Pakistan on 175 for five in 37 overs with captain Misbah batting on 40 and Afridi yet to get off the mark.
The rain is quite heavy and we could have a long delay here.
08:59 Akmal out for 13, Pakistan lose 5th wicket
Pak 175-5 (37 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect as South Africa bring back Steyn. Akmal plays a cracking pull shot as he despatches a short delivery over midwicket for a four to get seven runs from the 36th over.
In the next over, Morkel strikes with the key wicket of Akmal. The right-hander top edges the pull shot and is caught by de Villiers for 13 as Pakistan are reduced to 175 for five in the 37th over.
Shahid Afridi has a wild swing at the first ball but is beaten.
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect as South Africa bring back Steyn. Akmal plays a cracking pull shot as he despatches a short delivery over midwicket for a four to get seven runs from the 36th over.
In the next over, Morkel strikes with the key wicket of Akmal. The right-hander top edges the pull shot and is caught by de Villiers for 13 as Pakistan are reduced to 175 for five in the 37th over.
Shahid Afridi has a wild swing at the first ball but is beaten.
08:49 Maqsood falls for 8, Pakistan in trouble
Pak 167-4 (35 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
De Villiers is find some rhythm with the ball as he bowls a tight fifth over, and despite being hit for a four by Misbah he concedes just six runs in the 31st over.
In the next over, Abbott leaves Pakistan in a bit of trouble with the wicket of Maqsood for eight. That was easy catching practice for Rossouw at backward point as Maqsood slices a straight to him. An important wicket for South Africa with the Powerplay overs approaching.
De Villiers is racing through his overs. Umar Akmal wastes no time as he flicks the second ball he faces over midwicket for a four as eight come from the over. AB has taken one for 43 in six overs and done a reasonable job in finishing up the quota of the fifth bowler.
Akmal is beaten by the quicker delivery from Tahir as he looks to pull a short ball but is foxed by the quicker one, getting an inside edge which goes on to his pads. He pulls the fifth ball but gets only a single for the only run of the over.
After 35 overs, Pakistan have reached 167 for four with Misbah on 37 and Akmal on eight.
De Villiers is find some rhythm with the ball as he bowls a tight fifth over, and despite being hit for a four by Misbah he concedes just six runs in the 31st over.
In the next over, Abbott leaves Pakistan in a bit of trouble with the wicket of Maqsood for eight. That was easy catching practice for Rossouw at backward point as Maqsood slices a straight to him. An important wicket for South Africa with the Powerplay overs approaching.
De Villiers is racing through his overs. Umar Akmal wastes no time as he flicks the second ball he faces over midwicket for a four as eight come from the over. AB has taken one for 43 in six overs and done a reasonable job in finishing up the quota of the fifth bowler.
Akmal is beaten by the quicker delivery from Tahir as he looks to pull a short ball but is foxed by the quicker one, getting an inside edge which goes on to his pads. He pulls the fifth ball but gets only a single for the only run of the over.
After 35 overs, Pakistan have reached 167 for four with Misbah on 37 and Akmal on eight.
08:35
Pak 147-3 (30 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Sohaib Maqsood gets off the mark with two runs past mid-off. Two balls later he punches Morkel down, this time he manages to beat mid-on and gets a boundary.
The right-hander is then beaten as he attempts a quick short delivery and is then beaten outside the off-stump.
De Villiers continues and the runs keep flowing from his end. Two runs from the first five balls before AB drops one short which Misbah pulls handsomely over midwicket for a boundary to take his score to 25.
Abbott comes back and he concedes just two runs in his fifth over as Pakistan reach 147 for three in 30 overs.
Sohaib Maqsood gets off the mark with two runs past mid-off. Two balls later he punches Morkel down, this time he manages to beat mid-on and gets a boundary.
The right-hander is then beaten as he attempts a quick short delivery and is then beaten outside the off-stump.
De Villiers continues and the runs keep flowing from his end. Two runs from the first five balls before AB drops one short which Misbah pulls handsomely over midwicket for a boundary to take his score to 25.
Abbott comes back and he concedes just two runs in his fifth over as Pakistan reach 147 for three in 30 overs.
08:17 AB dismisses Younis, Pak lose 3rd wicket
Pak 132-3 (27 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Pakistan have been quite sensible with their approach as they play it safe against the specialist pacers and pick just three runs from Morkel, who has given just 13 runs from six overs.
De Villiers continues and his gamble pays off as he strikes with the key wicket of Younis. The right-hander is squared up as he looks to turn it on the leg side and the leading edge is caught in the covers.
Poor batting from Younis to gift his wicket away after getting his eye in as he scored 37 from 44 balls, putting on 40 runs from 60 balls for the third wicket with Misbah.
Pakistan have been quite sensible with their approach as they play it safe against the specialist pacers and pick just three runs from Morkel, who has given just 13 runs from six overs.
De Villiers continues and his gamble pays off as he strikes with the key wicket of Younis. The right-hander is squared up as he looks to turn it on the leg side and the leading edge is caught in the covers.
Poor batting from Younis to gift his wicket away after getting his eye in as he scored 37 from 44 balls, putting on 40 runs from 60 balls for the third wicket with Misbah.
08:09 Younis, Misbah lift Pakistan in middle overs
Pak 126-2 (25 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Leg-spinner Tahir comes back. Misbah completes his 5000 runs in ODIs with a single from the last ball and he is the only batsman to have done it without scoring a century.
South Africa building some pressure here as Morkel concedes just a single in the 22nd over followed by a maiden over from Tahir at the other end.
Morkel gives away four singles in the 24th over before AB comes back into the attack. With only four specialist bowlers in their line-up and Duminy going for runs, South Africa are desperate to get a few overs from someone else.
Two singles from three balls before Misbah clips it over the fine leg fielder for a four. The last ball is short as Younis pulls it over midwicket for another boundary to get 11 runs from the over. Poor bowling from AB but even worse has been his captaincy today.
Pakistan are looking on course for a healthy total as they reach 126 for two in 25 overs with Younis on 35 and Misbah on 15.
Leg-spinner Tahir comes back. Misbah completes his 5000 runs in ODIs with a single from the last ball and he is the only batsman to have done it without scoring a century.
South Africa building some pressure here as Morkel concedes just a single in the 22nd over followed by a maiden over from Tahir at the other end.
Morkel gives away four singles in the 24th over before AB comes back into the attack. With only four specialist bowlers in their line-up and Duminy going for runs, South Africa are desperate to get a few overs from someone else.
Two singles from three balls before Misbah clips it over the fine leg fielder for a four. The last ball is short as Younis pulls it over midwicket for another boundary to get 11 runs from the over. Poor bowling from AB but even worse has been his captaincy today.
Pakistan are looking on course for a healthy total as they reach 126 for two in 25 overs with Younis on 35 and Misbah on 15.
07:53
Pak 107-2 (20 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
South Africa decide to pile on the pressure as they bring back Steyn, hoping for a wicket or two and push back Pakistan further.
Misbah-ul Haq taps it on the off-side for a single and Younis does the same three balls later as the two veteran batsmen show their intent to keep the scoreboard moving. The Pakistan captain is beaten off the last ball as he tries to defend a full delivery which moves away a bit.
South Africa bring back Duminy and Pakistan have their eye on the ball as they pick nine runs from the over. Younis gets a boundary in the over as gets a thick outside edge trying to play the cut shot.
The fifth bowler is proving to be a headache for South Africa with Duminy conceding 34 runs in three overs, while AB de Villiers has given nine in his only over.
Meanwhile, Steyn bowls another tidy over as Pakistan look to play him off without taking any risks. He has conceded just 10 runs in five overs including two maidens.
Pakistan have scored 72 runs in the last 10 overs to reach 107 for two in 20 overs.
South Africa decide to pile on the pressure as they bring back Steyn, hoping for a wicket or two and push back Pakistan further.
Misbah-ul Haq taps it on the off-side for a single and Younis does the same three balls later as the two veteran batsmen show their intent to keep the scoreboard moving. The Pakistan captain is beaten off the last ball as he tries to defend a full delivery which moves away a bit.
South Africa bring back Duminy and Pakistan have their eye on the ball as they pick nine runs from the over. Younis gets a boundary in the over as gets a thick outside edge trying to play the cut shot.
The fifth bowler is proving to be a headache for South Africa with Duminy conceding 34 runs in three overs, while AB de Villiers has given nine in his only over.
Meanwhile, Steyn bowls another tidy over as Pakistan look to play him off without taking any risks. He has conceded just 10 runs in five overs including two maidens.
Pakistan have scored 72 runs in the last 10 overs to reach 107 for two in 20 overs.
07:35 Sarfaraz run out for 49, Pakistan lose 2nd wicket
Pak 93-2 (17 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Sarfaraz goes on an all-out attack against part-timer Duminy. The right-hander heaves Duminy for three sixes, all of them over midwicket, in the 16th over.
Sarfaraz comes down the track and lifts Duminy with considerable ease over the leg side to take advantage of the short boundaries. He has raced to 48 from 46 balls as Pakistan have managed to get the momentum back after a slow start.
But Sarfaraz throws his wicket away in the worst possible manner, courtesy of a run out. He nudges it behind square on the leg side and looks to sprint for a difficult second run to complete his fifty but is well short of his crease as David Miller sends back a quick flat throw.
Sarfaraz is gutted at having thrown his wicket away so tamely after an entertaining innings of 49 from as many balls with five fours and three sixes as Pakistan are reduced to 93 for two after 18 overs.
Sarfaraz goes on an all-out attack against part-timer Duminy. The right-hander heaves Duminy for three sixes, all of them over midwicket, in the 16th over.
Sarfaraz comes down the track and lifts Duminy with considerable ease over the leg side to take advantage of the short boundaries. He has raced to 48 from 46 balls as Pakistan have managed to get the momentum back after a slow start.
But Sarfaraz throws his wicket away in the worst possible manner, courtesy of a run out. He nudges it behind square on the leg side and looks to sprint for a difficult second run to complete his fifty but is well short of his crease as David Miller sends back a quick flat throw.
Sarfaraz is gutted at having thrown his wicket away so tamely after an entertaining innings of 49 from as many balls with five fours and three sixes as Pakistan are reduced to 93 for two after 18 overs.
07:30 Sarfaraz, Younis lift Pakistan after a slow start
Pak 69-1 (15 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
South Africa have leaked a few boundaries in the last couple of overs. Tahir bowls a tight over before he spoils it by bowling one down the leg side which Sarfaraz flicks fine for a four.
JP Duminy comes into the attack after just one over from de Villiers as South Africa look desperate to get in some overs from the fifth bowler early on. Duminy is milked away easily for four singles with both Younis and Sarfaraz looking keen to keep the scoreboard moving.
Sarfaraz has played some fancy shots and caught the South African bowlers off-guard. Once again he rocks back and steers one past short thirdman for a four before he takes a single and Younis takes one from the next ball.
Pakistan are 69 for one in 15 overs with Sarfaraz on 30 from 41 balls and Younis on 18 from 20 balls.
South Africa have leaked a few boundaries in the last couple of overs. Tahir bowls a tight over before he spoils it by bowling one down the leg side which Sarfaraz flicks fine for a four.
JP Duminy comes into the attack after just one over from de Villiers as South Africa look desperate to get in some overs from the fifth bowler early on. Duminy is milked away easily for four singles with both Younis and Sarfaraz looking keen to keep the scoreboard moving.
Sarfaraz has played some fancy shots and caught the South African bowlers off-guard. Once again he rocks back and steers one past short thirdman for a four before he takes a single and Younis takes one from the next ball.
Pakistan are 69 for one in 15 overs with Sarfaraz on 30 from 41 balls and Younis on 18 from 20 balls.
07:20
Pak 54-1 (12 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Time for spin as Pakistan-born Imran Tahir comes into the attack. Sarfaraz nudges the first ball to short thirdman for one before Younis pulls it through the leg side where Faf du Plessis misfields on the boundary to give away a four.
Sarfaraz then late cuts one very fine and manages to beat the short thirdman fielder the second four of the over.
10 runs from Tahir's first over as Pakistan make their intent clear against the leg-spinner.
A surprise move from South Africa as captain AB de Villiers comes into the attack to bowl his part-time medium pacers. Younis pulls the fourth ball powerfully past mid-on for a boundary before he takes a single on the leg side to race to 14 from as many balls.
De Villiers bowls another short ball which Sarfaraz pulls through square leg for another boundary. Pakistan have done well to recover from that wicket to score 19 runs from the last two overs to reach 54 for one in 12 overs.
Time for spin as Pakistan-born Imran Tahir comes into the attack. Sarfaraz nudges the first ball to short thirdman for one before Younis pulls it through the leg side where Faf du Plessis misfields on the boundary to give away a four.
Sarfaraz then late cuts one very fine and manages to beat the short thirdman fielder the second four of the over.
10 runs from Tahir's first over as Pakistan make their intent clear against the leg-spinner.
A surprise move from South Africa as captain AB de Villiers comes into the attack to bowl his part-time medium pacers. Younis pulls the fourth ball powerfully past mid-on for a boundary before he takes a single on the leg side to race to 14 from as many balls.
De Villiers bowls another short ball which Sarfaraz pulls through square leg for another boundary. Pakistan have done well to recover from that wicket to score 19 runs from the last two overs to reach 54 for one in 12 overs.
07:14
Pak 35-1 (10 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Younis Khan needs some runs to ward off his critics. He gets off the mark with a couple behind square on the leg side off Morkel. The veteran hits the fifth ball, which is a no-ball, through the covers for two more runs but misses the free hit. The wicket of Shehzad spoiled the script slightly for Pakistan, who must be content at having reached 35 for one in 10 overs.
Younis Khan needs some runs to ward off his critics. He gets off the mark with a couple behind square on the leg side off Morkel. The veteran hits the fifth ball, which is a no-ball, through the covers for two more runs but misses the free hit. The wicket of Shehzad spoiled the script slightly for Pakistan, who must be content at having reached 35 for one in 10 overs.
07:07 Shehzad out for 18, Pakistan lose 1st wicket
Pak 30-1 (9 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Shehzad has looked quite confident against the new ball. A mere punch on the up against Abbott hits the middle and goes straight down the pitch past the bowler for a four.
But Abbott gets his revenge off the next delivery. And it is a stunning catch from Dale Steyn that gets South Africa the opening wicket. The pacer runs back from midwicket, dives full length and manages to hold on to complete an unbelievable catch. That is easily the catch of the tournament so far!
Shehzad walks back for 18 as Pakistan are reduced to 30 for one in the ninth over.
Shehzad has looked quite confident against the new ball. A mere punch on the up against Abbott hits the middle and goes straight down the pitch past the bowler for a four.
But Abbott gets his revenge off the next delivery. And it is a stunning catch from Dale Steyn that gets South Africa the opening wicket. The pacer runs back from midwicket, dives full length and manages to hold on to complete an unbelievable catch. That is easily the catch of the tournament so far!
Shehzad walks back for 18 as Pakistan are reduced to 30 for one in the ninth over.
07:03
Pak 26-0 (8 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Abbott is taken off after just one over as Morne Morkel comes in to take advantage of some extra bounce. Sarfaraz defends the first two balls before he takes a single to thirdman and Shehzad sees off the last three balls with Morkel enjoying bowling it short.
Change of ends for Abbott as Sarfaraz turns it on the leg side for a single. Shehzad pulls the fifth delivery which is short confidently over midwicket for a four as it bounces just inside the ropes.
This is turning out to be a good start for Pakistan, who were poor with their opening stand in the first four games. Sarfaraz is standing outside his crease and has so far been able to negotiate with the extra pace and bounce from the South African pacers to reach 26 for no loss in eight overs.
Abbott is taken off after just one over as Morne Morkel comes in to take advantage of some extra bounce. Sarfaraz defends the first two balls before he takes a single to thirdman and Shehzad sees off the last three balls with Morkel enjoying bowling it short.
Change of ends for Abbott as Sarfaraz turns it on the leg side for a single. Shehzad pulls the fifth delivery which is short confidently over midwicket for a four as it bounces just inside the ropes.
This is turning out to be a good start for Pakistan, who were poor with their opening stand in the first four games. Sarfaraz is standing outside his crease and has so far been able to negotiate with the extra pace and bounce from the South African pacers to reach 26 for no loss in eight overs.
06:55 Pakistan off to a slow start against SA
Pak 17-0 (5 ovs) vs SA | Scorecard
Good pace from Steyn as he bowls a testing over to Shehzad, who is content to play out a maiden. The pacer is yet to a concede a run in his first two overs.
Shehzad gets off the mark in the next over as he punches a full delivery straight down past mid-off for a four. He then looks to play a flashy drive through the off-side but is beaten as the ball moves away enough to go past the edge before he defends the last two balls.
Sarfaraz is batting a long way down his crease as he taps Steyn on the off-side for a four. Shehzad looks to leave one but gets an inside edge for a four behind the wickets.
Pakistan have done well not to lose a wicket in the early overs to reach 17 for no loss in five overs with both openers on eight each.
Good pace from Steyn as he bowls a testing over to Shehzad, who is content to play out a maiden. The pacer is yet to a concede a run in his first two overs.
Shehzad gets off the mark in the next over as he punches a full delivery straight down past mid-off for a four. He then looks to play a flashy drive through the off-side but is beaten as the ball moves away enough to go past the edge before he defends the last two balls.
Sarfaraz is batting a long way down his crease as he taps Steyn on the off-side for a four. Shehzad looks to leave one but gets an inside edge for a four behind the wickets.
Pakistan have done well not to lose a wicket in the early overs to reach 17 for no loss in five overs with both openers on eight each.
06:39
Pak 7-0 (2 ovs) vs SA
Kyle Abbott to bowl the second over. Sarfaraz shuffles a bit and flicks a full delivery off his pads square on the leg side for a boundary to get off the mark in some style.
He walks across a long way off the fifth ball and flicks another one through midwicket for a couple. There is a huge appeal for leg before wicket off the last delivery as Sarfaraz is struck on the pads going across again but the umpire turns down the appeal.
Kyle Abbott to bowl the second over. Sarfaraz shuffles a bit and flicks a full delivery off his pads square on the leg side for a boundary to get off the mark in some style.
He walks across a long way off the fifth ball and flicks another one through midwicket for a couple. There is a huge appeal for leg before wicket off the last delivery as Sarfaraz is struck on the pads going across again but the umpire turns down the appeal.
06:39
Pak 1-0 (1 ov) vs SA
Dale Steyn to open the bowling for South Africa and facing him is Sarfaraz Ahmed, with Ahmed Shehzad at the other end.
The first ball is full and swings away as Sarfaraz is beaten as he comes half forward and defends. Three slips in place as Sarfaraz gets Pakistan off the mark with a leg bye from the fourth ball. Shehzad sees off the last two deliveries as just one extra comes from it.
Dale Steyn to open the bowling for South Africa and facing him is Sarfaraz Ahmed, with Ahmed Shehzad at the other end.
The first ball is full and swings away as Sarfaraz is beaten as he comes half forward and defends. Three slips in place as Sarfaraz gets Pakistan off the mark with a leg bye from the fourth ball. Shehzad sees off the last two deliveries as just one extra comes from it.
06:31 SA elect to bowl, Younis back for Pakistan
Welcome to the coverage of the 29th match of the ICC World Cup between South Africa and Pakistan at Eden Park, in Auckland, on Saturday.
South Africa captain AB de Villiers has won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan. They made one change bringing in JP Duminy in place of Farhaan Behardien.
Meanwhile, Pakistan, who are desperate for a victory have made a couple of changes. An injury to Haris Sohail means that Younis Khan makes a comeback, while Sarfaraz Ahmed replaces the struggling Nasir Jamshed.
There is a possibility of rain later in the day which would bring the Duckworth-Lewis calculations into play.
South Africa captain AB de Villiers has won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan. They made one change bringing in JP Duminy in place of Farhaan Behardien.
Meanwhile, Pakistan, who are desperate for a victory have made a couple of changes. An injury to Haris Sohail means that Younis Khan makes a comeback, while Sarfaraz Ahmed replaces the struggling Nasir Jamshed.
There is a possibility of rain later in the day which would bring the Duckworth-Lewis calculations into play.
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