SA take T20 series lead in UAE
Updated | By Staff Writer
Dale Steyn took 3-15 as Pakistan were restricted to 98-9, their lowest total in this form of cricket against the Proteas in their 20 overs after they won the toss and decided to bat.
Umar Akmal top-scored for the hosts with a 41-ball 49 but none of the other batsmen could sgive him proper support.
Lonwabo Tsotsobe and Imran Tahir took two wickets apiece.
South Africa reached the target for the loss of one wicket in 14.3 overs with Quinton de Kock unbeaten on 48 and Faf du Plessis 37 not out.
The second match will also be played in Dubai on Friday.
(File photo:Gallo Images)
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