South Africa beat Pakistan to take Twenty20 series 2-0

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Last Updated : Nov 16 2013 | 9:30 AM IST
South Africa sparked another Pakistan batting collapse to win the second Twenty20 international by six runs in Dubai, taking the two-match series 2-0.
It was another batting failure for Pakistan yesterday, who, chasing 151, were cruising along nicely at 101-3 in the 14th over before being restricted to 144-9 in their 20 overs.
Paceman Wayne Parnell took 3-25 while leg-spinner Imran Tahir claimed 2-21 and spearhead Dale Steyn finished with 2-20 to rock Pakistan who lost seven wickets in the space of 43 runs.
Sohaib Maqsood top-scored with 37 while Shahid Afridi (14) tried valiantly but failed in the end
Pakistan lost Ahmed Shehzad (21) and Mohammad Hafeez (nought) in quick succession but Maqsood carried on in style, hitting two boundaries and a six off 26 balls before Pakistan lost three wickets at 112.
Tahir bowled Shoaib Malik (15)and Abdul Razzaq (nought) off successive deliveries while Quinton de Kock held a smart catch off Parnell to dismiss Maqsood as Pakistan slump from 112-4 to 112-7.
South Africa won the first match by nine wickets on Wednesday.
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis hailed his team's comeback.
"It's a great achievement by the team. We played really well under pressure and Pakistan were in a position to win but we pulled it back remarkably," said Du Plessis.
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First Published: Nov 16 2013 | 9:30 AM IST

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