Philander, De Villiers take South Africa to consolation win over Pakistan

Vernon Philander led a strong performance by South Africa's bowlers to set up a four-wicket consolation win for the hosts in the third and final one-day international against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Saturday. (All AP and AFP images)

Philander took three for 26 in a Pakistan total of 179 all out. South Africa made heavy weather of the chase but won with 68 balls to spare, steered home by an unbeaten 48 from captain AB de Villiers.

Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq also played a captain's innings, making 79 not out. But no other Pakistan batsman scored more than 25.

Saeed Ajmal was again the best Pakistan bowling, taking two for 34 in 10 overs.

South Africa skipper AB de Villiers played a risk-free innings to ensure that South Africa successfully chased down a target for the first time in eight recent attempts, facing 63 balls and hitting only three boundaries in his unbeaten 48.