Right then, that is all we have from this game and the warm-up matches also come to an end. The action doesn't stop though, as two Group B matches are to be played tomorrow with both spots in the Super 12 still up for grabs. The first of those matches will be played between Bangladesh and Papua New Guinea. That match will begin at 2 pm local time (10:00 am GMT). Do join us for that one. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Earlier in the day, Pakistan were put into bat and they made the most of the opportunity as they posted a sizeable total of 186 runs on the board. It looked like Pakistan were on a roll with the ball as well but then came a storm named Rassie van der Dussen, who single-handedly took the game away from them. In the end, South Africa ended up winning a thriller of a match on the final delivery.
Pakistan were just about to taste victory when it all went wrong for them. Imad Wasim gave them a dream start by uprooting both the South African openers with the score on board being just 15 runs. However, it was in the middle overs that their bowlers struggled, both the pace bowlers and spinners as well. They did manage to get rid of Bavuma and even Klaasen in the end but could not get the priced wicket of Rassie van der Dussen, which did prove to be the difference in the end. Hasan Ali had a day to forget as he was unable to defend 19 runs in the last over and this loss is exactly what Pakistan did not need heading into the tournament and having to face India in their opening match. They will now look to organise themselves and get ready for that match.
South Africa didn't have the best of starts as both their openers were back in the hut with just 15 runs on the board. The skipper, Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen steadied the ship a bit and then the latter just burst into life. The pair put on 107 runs for the third wicket as Rassie van der Dussen brought up a well compiled half-century. Bavuma was slow to start with and just when runs were flowing from his bat, he got out. Klaasen then came in and gave ample support to Rassie van der Dussen but he got out as well. With 19 needed off the last over, it was David Miller who hit one 6 and gave the strike back to red-hot Rassie van der Dussen. He finished off proceedings in style and pulled off the great escape. South Africa will now go into the main draw of the tournament high on confidence.
What a remarkable chase we have just witnessed! Rassie van der Dussen single-handedly has won the game for South Africa and it is only fitting that he is the one to hit the winning runs and also brings up a stunning century in the process. Pakistan will be gutted to watch the match slip out of their hands.
Over 20 : 190/4
22 Runs
619.1
119.2
619.3
119.4
419.5
419.6
Rassie van der
101 (51)
D. Miller
8 (3)
H. Ali
4-0-52-0
19.6
4
Hasan Ali To Rassie van der Dussen
FOUR! Rassie van der Dussen hits the winning runs! A remarkable century for an outstanding performer. Absolutely brilliant knock. A full ball, on middle. Rassie van der Dussen flicks it to the vacant mid-wicket region for a boundary. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 6 WICKETS.
19.5
4
Hasan Ali To Rassie van der Dussen
FOUR! Scores Level! What a knock this is from Rassie van der Dussen! A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen smashes it to covers for a boundary.
19.4
1
Hasan Ali To David Miller
Nails the yorker now, on middle. David Miller nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 5 needed now.
19.3
6
Hasan Ali To David Miller
SIX! David Miller doing what he is known for! A length ball, on the pads. David Miller crouches and whips it over square leg for a maximum. 6 needed now.
19.2
1
Hasan Ali To Rassie van der Dussen
Short of a length, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slaps it through point for a single. 12 needed now.
19.1
6
Hasan Ali To Rassie van der Dussen
SIX! 13 needed now! A freebie and it is dispatched! A low full toss, on middle. Rassie van der Dussen hammers it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Hasan Ali to bowl the final over.
Over 19 : 168/4
10 Runs
418.1
W
18.2
118.3
018.4
418.5
118.6
Rassie van der
86 (47)
D. Miller
1 (1)
S. Afridi
4-0-30-2
18.6
1
Shaheen Afridi To Rassie van der Dussen
Just a single! A length ball, on middle, flicked to square leg for a single. 19 needed in 6 balls.
18.5
4
Shaheen Afridi To Rassie van der Dussen
FOUR! EDGY RUNS AGAIN! A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen slashes at it. It takes the outside edge and goes over short third man for a boundary.
18.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Rassie van der Dussen
A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen swings and misses. Dot ball are Gold dust right now for Pakistan.
18.3
1
Shaheen Afridi To David Miller
Around off, on a length, pushed to covers for a single.
David Miller walks out to bat.
18.2
W
Shaheen Afridi To Heinrich Klaasen OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Is this the turning point for Pakistan? A length ball, around middle and leg. Heinrich Klaasen clears his front leg and looks to heave but misses. The ball sneaks through and rattles the stumps behind.
18.1
4
Shaheen Afridi To Heinrich Klaasen
FOUR! EDGY RUNS! Although South Africa won't mind it! A length ball, outside off. Heinrich Klaasen looks to heave but gets an inside edge and the ball rolls over the fine leg fence.
Shaheen Afridi to bowl the penultimate over.
Over 18 : 157/3
18 Runs
617.1
217.2
617.3
217.4
117.5
117.6
H. Klaasen
10 (6)
Rassie van der
84 (44)
H. Rauf
3-0-33-0
17.6
1
Haris Rauf To Heinrich Klaasen
Now Heinrich Klaasen miscues his pull and the ball rolls to point. A single taken. 29 needed in 12 balls.
17.5
1
Haris Rauf To Rassie van der Dussen
Short in length, on middle. Rassie van der Dussen mistimes his pull to deep square leg. One more single.
17.4
2
Haris Rauf To Rassie van der Dussen
Length and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen drags it to square leg and collects two runs.
17.3
6
Haris Rauf To Rassie van der Dussen
SIX! WHAT A SHOT! Picks it up so nicely! A full ball, slanting on middle. Rassie van der Dussen hangs back and smashes it all the way over long on for a maximum.
17.2
2
Haris Rauf To Rassie van der Dussen
A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
17.1
6
Haris Rauf To Rassie van der Dussen
SIX! Good start to the over! A full ball, angling on the pads. Rassie van der Dussen tonks it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
Haris Rauf (2-0-15-0) comes back on.
Over 17 : 140/3
9 Runs
116.1
016.2
116.3
016.4
116.5
616.6
H. Klaasen
9 (5)
Rassie van der
64 (39)
H. Ali
3-0-30-0
16.6
6
Hasan Ali To Heinrich Klaasen
SIX! Much-needed one! A low full toss, on off. Heinrich Klaasen stands tall and lifs it over long off for a biggie. 47 needed in 18 balls.
16.5
1
Hasan Ali To Rassie van der Dussen
A length ball, outside off. Rassie van der Dussen knocks it through point for one.
16.4
0
Hasan Ali To Rassie van der Dussen
A length ball, way outside off. Rassie van der Dussen looks to play across the line but fails to connect.
PAK 186/6
Top Bowlers
SA 190/4
Top Batsmen
