11. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat, Kirsten and Liedenberg hitting four boundaries in the first three overs. 12. The first Australian run came in fourth over, and in the next three overs, only three runs could be scored. 13. The openers were dismissed by pace bowler Chaminda Vaas in the first five overs. 14. They required a run on every delivery in the last five overs. 15. It was left to Raza to steer Pakistan to a respectable total with some sensible strokes in the last five overs. 16. The second match was much closer, Pakistan losing by nine runs as Vaas and Zoysa conceded just nine runs in the last three overs. 17. The wicket continued to help the seam bowlers with Fleming and Cairns scoring just seven runs from the first seven overs. 18. We could have had two wickets in the first two overs. 19. Younis then sent back brothers Sanjeewa and Arjuna in the next two overs to put Pakistan firmly in control. |