South Africa has continued their winning streak by defeating Pakistan by nine wickets in the first Twenty20 international between the two nations in Dubai on Wednesday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.
Pakistan was restricted to 98-9 - their lowest Twenty20 total against South Africa with a three-wicket spell by South African bowling great Dale Steyn and opener Quinton de Kock's 38-ball 48 not out, which led their side to easily reach the target in 14.3 overs despite Pakistan's spin-packed attack.
According to Sport24, the second and final Twenty20 will also be played in Dubai on Friday.
De Kock hit three boundaries and two sixes off 38 balls while his teammate Faf du Plessis hit four boundaries and a six off 40 deliveries to make an unbeaten 37 as the South Africans made light work of their opponents.
Umar Akmal with a 41-ball 49 was the only batsman to put up any resistance in an otherwise chaotic batting display in which four batsmen failed to score after Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat, the report added.