Pakistan got one back on South Africa by winning the first one-day international by five wickets on Saturday. Earlier, Hashim Amla made 108 not out and Rassie van der Dussen hit 93 on his ODI debut as South Africa set a target of 266-2. Despite their 155-run partnership for the second wicket, South Africa didn’t push on to the big score that seemed achievable. South Africa was 160-1 after 35 overs but failed to capitalize and added just 76 runs in the last 10 overs despite having wickets in hand. Imam and Babar Azam (49) then laid the foundation for the successful chase with a 94-run stand for the second wicket and Hafeez finished it off.

Source: Indian Express January 20, 2019 04:23 UTC