South Africa 239 for 9 (Klaasen 86, Agha 4-32, Abrar 2-32) vs Pakistan
A disciplined bowling performance from Pakistan, spearheaded by the surprise starring role of Salman Agha, saw them restrict South Africa to 239 for 9 in Paarl. Agha’s part-time offspin ran through the South African top and middle order after the hosts made a flying start, as they slumped from 70 without loss in ten overs to 88 for 4 soon after. It was left to Heinrich Klaasen, who set aside his all-out belligerence for a valuable knock of 86 from 97 balls, to make sure his side’s bowling attack have something of note to defend.
But after South Africa won the toss and opted to set a target in what look like idyllic batting conditions, Pakistan will firmly believe their job is half done.
That is largely thanks to Agha, whose burst to prominence in the innings was as sudden as it was unexpected. Openers Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton were coasting along in the first…
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