South Africa’s David Miller performs a shot throughout first T20I in opposition to Pakistan on December 10, 2024. — X/ProteasMen
DURBAN: David Miller’s half-century helped South Africa set a 184-run goal for Pakistan within the first T20I of the three-match sequence on the Kingsmead Stadium on Tuesday.
Earlier, the Proteas gained the toss and determined to bat first in opposition to the Grene Shirts within the opening match of the sequence being performed from December 10 to 14.
The house aspect received off to a dismal begin as they misplaced two wickets — Rassie van der Dussen (0) and Matthew Breetzke (eight) — inside two overs with simply 10 runs on the board.
Popping out to bat at quantity 4, Miller partnered briefly with opener Reeza Hendricks for an 18-run partnership, which culminated within the fourth over with the latter’s dismissal after scoring eight off 9.
The left-handed batter smashed eight sixes and 4 fours on his technique to high rating for South Africa with a quickfire 82 off simply 40 deliveries.
David Miller was concerned in two one-sided partnerships with skipper Heinrich Klaasen (12) and Donovan Ferreira (seven) earlier than falling sufferer to Pakistan’s star with the ball Shaheen, who returned match figures of three/22 in his 4 overs.
All-rounder George Linde, nonetheless, turned the tide again in South Africa’s favour with late fireworks, the spotlight of which was his three sixes in opposition to Sufiyan Muqeem within the closing over.
Linde remained a major contributor for South Africa with a quickfire 48 off 24 deliveries, laced with three fours and 4 sixes, whereas Kwena Maphaka performed a supportive position with an unbeaten 12.
In addition to Shaheen, Abrar Ahmed additionally bagged three wickets for Pakistan however was costly as he conceded 37 runs in his 4 overs, whereas Abbas Afridi took two wickets for 30 runs in as many overs. Muqeem, alternatively, chipped in with one scalp.
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