Pakistan Vs South Africa 1st ODI: Heroic Hafeez Steers Pakistan To Narrow Win
Hashim Amla scored his 27th ODI ton, and helped South Africa put 266 runs on the board, in what appeared to be a slow pitch.
However, the bearded South African’s century went futile as Mohammad Hafeez played a splendid innings to take Pakistan to a success in the first ODI against South Africa by five wickets on Saturday.
Hafeez struck two sixes and eight fours in his 71 from only 63 balls after Imam ul Haq’s 86 in their 267-run stand. Babar Azam likewise contributed 49 runs.
Scorecard – Pakistan Vs South Africa:
South Africa’s 1st Innings: 266/2 (50 Overs, RR: 5.32)
Pakistan’s 2nd Innings: 267/5 (49.1 Overs, RR: 5.43)
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Man Of The Match: Mohammad Hafeez
Social Media Reactions:
Pakistan vs South Africa in Last 6 ODIs against each other:
2019: Pakistan won by 5 Wickets
2017: Pakistan won by 19 runs (DL)
2015: Pakistan won by 29 runs. (DL)
2013: South Africa won by 4 wickets.
2013: Pakistan won by 1 run.
2013: Pakistan won by 23 runs.#PAKvSA— Ahsan. ?? (@imPakistaniLAD) January 19, 2019
Pakistan beat South Africa by 5 wickets
– ?? restricting ?? to lowest total after losing 2 wickets
– ??’s 3rd consecutive win vs ??
– ??’s highest successful run chase in ??
– ?? remains unbeaten in Port Elizabeth
– Hafeez completed 100 Sixes in ODIs
– ?? lead 1-0#PAKvsSA— Saad ?? (@iSaadAwais22) January 19, 2019
For his 71* off 63 deliveries, Mohammad Hafeez is Player of the Match. What a performance from the 38-year-old!#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/Ju5M7HO3cb
— ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2019
What a way to get to your 27th ODI ? – with a six!
Hashim Amla finishes on 108*, while debutant Rassie van der Dussen made an excellent 93.
They’ve helped South Africa make 266/2 against Pakistan. Who’s on top at the half-way stage?#SAvPAK LIVE ?https://t.co/GPUFjyHgoB pic.twitter.com/Cc8kzWA2wm
— ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2019
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