SHARJAH: South Africa beat Pakistan by one run in a thrilling first day-night international in Sharjah on Wednesday and took 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Pakistan, chasing South Africa’s 183, were 165 for 4 at once stage but lost their last 5 wickets for just 17 runs and were all out for 182 in 46.3 overs. For Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad scored 58 while skipper Misbah-ul Haq made 31 but the middle order collapsed.
Wayne Parnell, who hit a career best 56 in South African innings, took 3-41 to anchor the South African fightback.
Earlier, Saeed Ajmal took 4-30 while Shahid Afridi grabbed 3-37 as South Africa, who won the toss and batted, were bowled out in 49.5 overs.
The second match will be played in Dubai on Friday.
Scores:
South Africa 183 in 49.5 overs (W. Parnell 56; Saeed Ajmal 4-30, Shahid Afridi 3-30)
Pakistan 182 in 46.3 overs (Ahmed Shehzad 58; W. Parnell 3-41)
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