NEW DELHI: Spinner George Linde delivered a stellar all-round efficiency to information South Africa to an 11-run win over Pakistan within the first T20I at Kingsmead on Tuesday.
Linde performed a pivotal function with the bat, smashing a quickfire 48 off simply 24 balls to assist South Africa submit a difficult complete of 183-9 after opting to bat first. His explosive knock offered essential momentum to the innings.
David Miller was the standout performer with the bat, hammering a blistering 82 off 40 balls. His innings featured eight fours and 4 towering sixes, anchoring South Africa’s complete regardless of wickets falling at common intervals.
In response, Pakistan managed 172-8, falling quick regardless of a valiant effort by skipper Mohammad Rizwan, who top-scored with 74. Rizwan held the innings collectively however lacked satisfactory assist, and the guests struggled to maintain up with the required run charge.
Linde shone with the ball, returning distinctive figures of 4-21 in his 4 overs. He almost claimed a hat-trick, however a evaluate saved Haris Rauf after an LBW choice was overturned. Linde’s spell was instrumental in curbing Pakistan’s chase.
The 2 sides will face off once more on Friday in Pretoria and conclude the T20I sequence on Saturday on the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Following the T20Is, South Africa and Pakistan will meet for a three-match ODI sequence subsequent week.
