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South Africa vs Pakistan, 5th ODI Match Summary

SA vs PAK, 2019 - ODI Summary

South Africa vs Pakistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
241/3 (40.0/50)
240/8 (50.0/50)
South Africa beat Pakistan by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Quinton de Kock
  • Player of the Series
    Imam-ul-Haq
PAK 240/8
Bat Top Batsmen
70 (73)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 95.89SR
47 (31)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 151.61SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 4.66
9
OVERS
42/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 4.6
10
OVERS
46/2
R/W
SA 241/3
Bat Top Batsmen
83 (58)
  • 11x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 143.10SR
50 (61)
  • 0x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 81.96SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 4.85
7
OVERS
34/1
R/W
Bowler
ECON 5
8
OVERS
40/1
R/W
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So far so good for the Saffas. They whitewashed the visiting side in the Test series and took the ODIs 3-2 in the decider. That should give them plenty of confidence, especially after testing out a few players. Pakistan did well in the 50-over format, as they really pushed South Africa till the final game, but just fell short. They would like to finish this tour on a high though. The T20I leg is up next and the first of the 3-match series takes place at 1800 local (1600 GMT) at this same venue. Do join in for that. Cheers!
South Africa captain, Faf du Plessis, is extremely happy with the performance from his team in the decider and states that it's their best performance of the series. Reckons that the ball was coming on a bit slower in the first six overs, but the way de Kock played just eased the pressure off the rest of the batsmen. Adds that him and van der Dussen got a chance to test themselves as well which he's pleased about. Continues saying that there's more clarity about what their best combination could be so is happy with the direction in which they're going. Credits Pakistan for playing excellent white-ball cricket but is happy with how his team responded in this final game. Ends by thanking the Newlands crowd for coming out and supporting the team like they always do.
Man of the Series, Imam-ul-Haq, says he had a point to prove when he came here, he did that so wants to thank the management and the skipper for his success. Thanks his parents as well for all their support. Feels that they had a tough Test series against South Africa, so it felt more comfortable to switch to the 50-over format. States that Grant Flower worked hard with him in the nets, which helped him perform well.
Man of the Match, Quinton de Kock, says the wicket played better in the second innings so he was able to play his shots more freely. Reckons that when he got out off the no ball, he just tried not to get too worried and focus on his usual game, which helped. Mentions that Pakistan have a tough bowling unit and they were always wary of the threat they possess.
Pakistan captain, Shoaib Malik, says they played well in the previous game but this time it didn't click. Adds that their top order, especially Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, couldn't capitalize on the starts they got. Mentions that if you get starts you have to convert, otherwise you lose. Continues saying that they will learn from their mistakes and try to improve themselves. On Imam-ul-Haq, Malik states that he's developing steadily and he's pleased to see that. On Shaheen Afridi now, the stand-in skipper says he's a talent who's coming along well too. Applauds Quinton de Kock for the kind of knock he played and stresses that he took the game away from them.
Pakistan looked a completely different team from the 4th ODI. The ruthless, clinical outfit was tamed and devoid of any spark or invention in this series decider. Barring Zaman (who got a life) and his 70 and Wasim's late cameo, there wasn't anything of mention for the touring team. Even with the ball, they just never seemed to get going. De Kock's early onslaught didn't help their cause either. Plenty to work on for them later. The presentation will be coming up shortly.
Signed, sealed and delivered. South Africa dominated this game from start to finish and came out victorious, rightfully. They started off well with the ball, limiting Pakistan to a mere 240 on a good batting deck courtesy a collective bowling effort. And then, cruised home with the bat without any trouble. The Proteas look a completely different side when de Kock is on form. He gave the perfect start and his eventual 58-ball 83 set the perfect platform. Du Plessis and van der Dussen then came in, took advantage of that platform and took the hosts across the finish line without any further hiccups, scoring their respective fifties in the process.
39.6
6
Shadab Khan To Rassie van der Dussen
SIX! Finishes things off in style and gets to his fifty too. His 3rd in this series and ODI cricket. Well played, Rassie van der Dussen. He charges out to this floated delivery outside off and smokes it straight back down the ground for a flat maximum. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 7 WICKETS AND TAKE THE SERIES 3-2!
39.5
2
Shadab Khan To Rassie van der Dussen
Driven through the covers for a couple of runs.
39.4
0
Shadab Khan To Rassie van der Dussen
Too far outside off, Rassie can't get to it.
39.3
1
Shadab Khan To Faf du Plessis
31st ODI fifty for Faf du Plessis! Another fine knock from the South African leader. Gets to the milestone by easing it down to long off for a single.
39.2
0
Shadab Khan To Faf du Plessis
Landed short but it keeps low. Spins away and Faf defends it going deep inside his crease.
39.1
4
Shadab Khan To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Streaky runs. Tossed up well outside off, spinning away, du Plessis drives and it goes off the edge. Hafeez at short third man drives to his left but can't stop it from reaching the boundary.
Over 39 : 228/3
1 Runs
Rassie van der
42 (58)
du Plessis
45 (69)
S. Afridi
7-0-34-1
38.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Rassie van der Dussen
Length ball on off, kept out from inside the crease on the off side.
38.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Rassie van der Dussen
Some chin music for the batsman, he lets that bouncer through to the wicket-keeper.
38.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Rassie van der Dussen
Full delivery aiming the base of off stump, a straight bat is brought down in defense.
38.3
1
Shaheen Afridi To Faf du Plessis
Wrists this full delivery down the ground and takes off. Hasan Ali from mid on moves to his left, gets to the ball and fires a wayward throw. Single completed with ease.
38.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Faf du Plessis
Faf makes room, comes down the track to whack this away but seeing the extra bounce backs out of the shot.
38.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Faf du Plessis
Behind a length, quite close to off, kept out from inside the crease.
Over 38 : 227/3
8 Runs
Rassie van der
42 (55)
du Plessis
44 (66)
S. Khan
9-0-65-0
37.6
0
Shadab Khan To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on off, van der Dussen blocks it well. Only 14 needed for the hosts to win the series.
37.5
1
Shadab Khan To Faf du Plessis
Full on middle, the skipper drives it through mid on for a single.
37.4
1
Shadab Khan To Rassie van der Dussen
Full on off, van der Dussen drives it towards mid off for a single.
37.3
6
Shadab Khan To Rassie van der Dussen
SIX! What a shot. Flighted delivery on middle, van der Dussen dances down the track and lofts it straight over the bowler's head for a biggie.
37.2
0
Shadab Khan To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted delivery on off, the batsman keeps it out.
37.1
0
Shadab Khan To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated on off, van der Dussen defends off the front foot.
Over 37 : 219/3
3 Runs
du Plessis
43 (65)
Rassie van der
35 (50)
S. Afridi
6-0-33-1
36.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Faf du Plessis
On a good length on off, du Plessis keeps it out.
36.5
1
Shaheen Afridi To Rassie van der Dussen
Short of a length delivery, the batsman pulls it towards fine leg for a single.
36.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Rassie van der Dussen
Full on middle, van der Dussen flicks it to short mid-wicket. The fielder does well to stop it.
36.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Rassie van der Dussen
On off, van der Dussen defends off the front foot.
36.2
1
Shaheen Afridi To Faf du Plessis
Short of a length delivery, du Plessis pulls it towards square leg for a single.
Match Info
  • Venue Newlands, Cape Town
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result South Africa beat Pakistan by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Quinton de Kock
  • Player of the Series Imam-ul-Haq
  • Umpire Gregory Brathwaite (WI), Adrian Holdstock (SA) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 240/8 in 50.0 overs
  • Pakistan 200/6 in 44.0 overs
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Pakistan 177/6 (124 runs, 5 wickets)
  • Pakistan 150/5 in 34.0 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 144/4 in 31.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (29.4 ovs): SA against M Rizwan (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 0, PAK: 1)
  • F Zaman 9th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 58 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Pakistan 102/2 in 19.5 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 86/2 in 17.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 54 off 58balls between F Zaman (30) and B Azam (23)
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Pakistan 53/1
  • Pakistan 52/1 in 9.1 overs
  • F Zaman dropped on 20 by H Amla in 7.3 overs
  • der Dussen 3rd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 61 balls (0x4) (3x6)
  • du Plessis 31st ODI fifty: 50 runs in 72 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 200/3 in 31.3 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 53 off 69 balls between du Plessis (21) and der Dussen (26)
  • Drinks: South Africa 192/3 in 31.0 overs
  • de Kock 18th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 42 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • South Africa 100/1 in 14.2 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 59 off 48 balls between de Kock (25) and R Hendricks (33)
  • Power play 1 (1-10): South Africa 65/1
  • South Africa 50/1 in 8.1 overs
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