Pakistan vs South Africa ಸ್ಕೋರ್, 1st T20I of South Africa vs Pakistan 2018-19

Chris Morris to Shadab Khan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge to backward square leg for 1 run, dropped catch by Cloete. A valiant effort from the keeper but he just can't hold on to the catch after sprinting and diving full stretch. Nevertheless, it is immaterial as the Proteas sneak home by six runs in a pulsating first T20I. Faf du Plessis and Reeza Hendricks set an imposing total, scoring 78 and 74 respectively. Pakistan set about the chase with the bit between their teeth and there was handy contributions from Babar Azam (38), Hussain Talat (40) and the captain Shoaib Malik (49). However, the total proved just too far for the tourists. A special mention to David Miller who was stupendous in the field, contributing four catches and two run outs. Next up on Sunday we head to the Wanderers up on the Highveld where we can expect these two teams to serve up another run-fest.

Chris Morris to Shadab Khan. In-swinging full toss, down leg side no foot movement driving, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Miller.

FOUR! Chris Morris to Shadab Khan. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.

OUT! Caught. Chris Morris to Shoaib Malik. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on, by Miller. Malik picks out Miller, the last man you want to see under it if you're the batsman, and with that you would think the game is up for Pakistan.

Chris Morris to Shoaib Malik. Full toss, off stump no foot movement Slog, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dala.

Junior Dala to Shoaib Malik. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit body to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Klaasen. 16 to win from the last over.

FOUR! Junior Dala to Shoaib Malik. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Junior Dala to Shoaib Malik. Slower length ball, outside off stump no foot movement working, mis-timed to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Miller.

FOUR! Junior Dala to Shoaib Malik. Slower length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

Junior Dala to Shoaib Malik. Slower ball short, outside off stump backing away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Cloete.

Junior Dala to Shoaib Malik. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by van der Dussen.

OUT! Caught. Beuran Hendricks to Hasan Ali. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off, by Miller. Hasan Ali falls and once again Miller is the fielder.

Beuran Hendricks to Hasan Ali. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Klaasen.

Beuran Hendricks to Hasan Ali. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump no foot movement Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Dala.

SIX! Beuran Hendricks to Hasan Ali. Off cutter back of a length, to leg no foot movement Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.

Beuran Hendricks to Shoaib Malik. Slower ball back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.

Beuran Hendricks to Hasan Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Morris.

OUT! Run Out. Andile Phehlukwayo to Shoaib Malik. Slower length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fourth slip for 1 run, dropped catch by Hendricks, shy attempt by Hendricks, direct hit by Miller. It's all happening on this delivery. Firstly Beuran Hendricks drops a pretty simple catch and then attempts the run out but misses. Pakistan attempt to steal the overthrow but once again Miller is alert and accurate with his throw.

FOUR! Andile Phehlukwayo to Shoaib Malik. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Attempted slower ball from the bowler which just ends up as a long hop.

Andile Phehlukwayo to Mohammad Rizwan. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hendricks.

Andile Phehlukwayo to Shoaib Malik. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Dala.

Andile Phehlukwayo to Mohammad Rizwan. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Dala.

OUT! Caught. Andile Phehlukwayo to Faheem Ashraf. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, by Klaasen. Key wicket, Faheem doesn't get all of it and Klaasen is comfortable under the catch.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Faheem Ashraf. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, off stump on the back foot Steer, to point for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen. 49 needed from 24 balls.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shoaib Malik. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shoaib Malik. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, middle stump no foot movement working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Dala.

SIX! Tabraiz Shamsi to Shoaib Malik. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. This is out the screws and Pakistan are still in with a sniff here.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shoaib Malik. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Morris.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shoaib Malik. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, middle stump down the track pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Shamsi.

SIX! Chris Morris to Faheem Ashraf. Slower ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Oh that is a beauty, the straightest of straight drives and Faheem holds the pose for good measure.