Pakistan beat South Africa by 95 runs - wins T20I series 1-0

It was a match to be seen - those who viewed it live or on TV would remember it for quite sometime as Pakistan was at its best in its 2nd T20I match against hosts South Africa.

Captain Hafeez scored impressive 86

Played at SuperSport Park, Centurion, Captain Mohammad Hafeez and bowler Umar Gul put their test woes behind them as Pakistan beat South Africa by 95 runs to win the two-match Twenty20 series 1-0.

Batting first, Pakistan's Hafeez was scored 86 off 65 balls and contributed a major score in Pakistan's 195 for seven in 20 overs. Ahmed Shehzad was the next highest scorer with 46. Shahid Afridi was not out at 19.

RK Kleinveldt and CM Morris bagged two wickets each.

Umer Gul bagged five wickets for 6, including three ducks

When the hosts came to bat, they faced the wrath of Pakistan's fast bowler Umer Gul who took five wickets for mere six runs, followed by captain Hafeez who bagged three wickets for 25. Morris, Behardien and Ontong were sent back for duck by Umer Gul. AB De Villiers was the highest scorer for the home team who was bowled at 36 by Irfan.

The win today gives much confidence to Pakistan team ahead of the five ODIs, after they lost the test matches series 3-0 miserably.

We hope to see Pakistan keeping their form from now on and do well in the ODIs.

Pakistan and South Africa next play a five-match one-day international series, starting in Bloemfontein next Sunday.

Photos: Cricinfo

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