Pakistan Cricket Team sets record in 2nd ODI leaving India and Sri Lanka behind

PORT ELIZABETH: Leaving India and Sri Lanka far behind, Pakistan has become the only Asian cricket team to beat South Africa in a series at its home ground.

Though not at par in performance and ranking with its neighboring cricket super power India and fighter team Sri Lanka, yet Misbah’s team made the history after winning the second one day against South Africa.

The Proteus were unbeatable in any series at their home grounds as no Asian Team had managed to clinch the victory from their hands since 1991.

The skipper Misbah ul Haq, with his cheeks red and lips smile, says Pakistan has proved to be one of the best teams in the world.

After the victory, Misbah, who must have heaved a sigh of relief after the desparate series win, terms the last over by Junaid Khan as the decisive moment.

“The fighting spirit till the last ball is the vital in the victory,” he further said.

Junaid Khan had to defend nine runs off the final over to ensure Pakistan secured a first ever bilateral ODI series win over South Africa.

The match was reduced to 45 overs after rain with Ahmed Shahzad’s 100 gave Pakistan the solid base for 

win.

Pakistan beat South Africa in 2nd ODI at Port Elizabeth

PORT ELIZABETH: Pakistan has defeated South Africa in second one-day international cricket match by 1 run.

Ahmed Shehzad’s third ODI hundred led Pakistan to a one-run win in Port Elizabeth and a maiden series win against South Africa on Wednesday.

Pakistan bowlers also did a great job to defend the total, specially Saeed Ajmal and Junaid Khan’s last over got lot of appreciation from critics.

“I am very disappointed on losing the game despite it was in our pocket” South African skipper said after defeat in 2nd one-day international against green shirts.

Pakistani pacer Junaid Khan took three wickets against 42 runs in his spell.

Host team fail to win the game even Hashim Amla’s 98 and AB deVilliers’s 74.

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Muhammad Irfan ready to see Sri Lanka next month as recovered T20 injury

KARACHI: The Tall Man of the Green Shirts has recovered his hip strain injury and has paced up his efforts to face Sri Lanka.

Muhammad Irfan, about 7 feet in height, had to drop his tour to South Africa due to an injury during second Twenty20 against Proteas in Dubai.

However, he has been cleared from any serious injury in a medical test and has been preparing to start his practice after a week’s rest.

The fast bowler, who got seven wickets in two tests and 9 wickets in 05 one-days against South Africa, says he will participate in Departmental T20, to be started from Nov 27, Express Tribune has reported.

Later on, he will face Sri Lanka next month at United Arab Emirates.

“I have set my eye on the target to see Sri Lankan Squad next month in UAE,” he further said.

“Sri Lanka is a tough opponent, yet I want to play a vital role for my team with splendid bowling of mine.”

Umar Akmal sets new record during T20 with South Africa

CAPE TOWN: While hitting a quickly 64 runs in only 37 balls, Umar Akmal has achieved a milestone while playing second Twenty20 match against the South African countries.

He has become the youngest player to score 1000 runs in T20. He has achieved this mark at age of 23 years and 180 days.

Earlier the Australian batsman David Warner made 1000 runs at the age of 25 years and 328 days.

According to Wikipedia, Umar made his ODI debut on 1 August 2009 against Sri Lanka and made his Test debut against New Zealand on 23 November 2009. He is a right-handed batsman and a part-time spinner and one of Akmal brothers playing for the Green shirts.