Disciplined South Africa take first Twenty20

Oct 26, 2010

In front of a reasonable crowd at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Shahid Afridi won the toss and chose to bat•AFP

Pakistan struggled to build partnerships right through the innings - their biggest stand was 29 for the fourth wicket•Associated Press

Pakistan's hopes were raised after Shoaib Akhtar struck twice in an over and Graeme Smith was bowled to leave South Africa at 26 for 3•Associated Press

That decision didn't work too well for Pakistan as fast bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe removed their openers cheaply•AFP

Johan Botha continued to show what an exceptional Twenty20 bowler he is, making three important middle-order strikes to keep Pakistan on the mat•Associated Press

JP Duminy, however, steadied the chase with a polished 41•Associated Press

Afridi made a typically manic seven-ball 25 to give the crowd something to cheer about but Pakistan finished their innings on an insufficient 119•Associated Press

Colin Ingram and David Miller then ensured South Africa had no hiccups towards the end, seeing South Africa through to a six-wicket victory•Associated Press