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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>JOHANNESBURG \u2013 This match was decided after its first ball.<\/p>\n

That one ball saw Mohammad Rizwan charge down the wicket at George Linde and attempt to belt him over long off for six. Instead, having connected with the ball with the outside corner of his bat, Rizwan skied it to Aiden Markram at mid-off. Game over.<\/p>\n

There was some criticism in the aftermath of Rizwan being arrogant, but can you blame him? His four T20 innings\u2019 against South Africa before Monday\u2019s match read as follows: 104*, 51, 42 and 74*. His desire to dominate was thus understandable.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Proteas must execute better and do so consistently to get much needed wins<\/p>\n

But it immediately put Pakistan on the backfoot. More importantly it gave the South African\u2019s an enormous lift.<\/p>\n

After Saturday\u2019s series opener, the Proteas skipper, Heinrich Klaasen mentioned that his bowlers needed to stay out of Rizwan\u2019s hitting zone \u2013 which is predominantly on the leg-side. There was no danger of that on Monday. South Africa could control the game thereafter.<\/p>\n

The only blip came in a horrible opening over for Sisanda Magala, who lost his rhythm completely and bowled three no-balls, conceded nine runs after his first legitimate ball and completed that over having shipped 18 runs.<\/p>\n

It would have been perfectly understandable had Klaasen looked elsewhere for some more overs \u2013 Andile Phehlukwayo didn\u2019t bowl a ball for instance \u2013 but he stuck with Magala, and to the fast bowler\u2019s credit, he recovered beautifully.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: \u2019Buffet of full tosses\u2019 with the ball cost Proteas dearly in first Pakistan T20<\/p>\n

He claimed his first international wicket, that of Babar Azam in his third over, zipping one through the Pakistan captain\u2019s defences after he\u2019d made a run-a-ball 50.<\/p>\n

Babar really couldn\u2019t afford to accelerate, because he was attempting to hold the innings together while his teammates were being very charitable with their wickets.<\/p>\n

George Linde benefited from that charity with three wickets, as did Lizaad Williams, while Tabraiz Shamsi kept his shoe on his foot this time, taking 1\/22.<\/p>\n

South Africa conducted the run chase in aggressive fashion. Markram made 54 off 30 balls with some exquisite shots amongst his seven fours and three sixes, the best of which was a saucy lofted drive over extra cover off Hasan Ali.<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Result | #Proteas win by 6 wicketsThe series goes to 1-1 with two left to play?. Live on SuperSport and SABC 3 ? Ball by Ball: https:\/\/t.co\/mbdcNWNDPb#SAvPak #KFCT20 #SeeUsOnThePitch @KFCSA pic.twitter.com\/DrKP3drr6o<\/p>\n

This current version of the Proteas gave themselves some heart palpitations, losing a few wickets for no good reason, but Klaasen (36*) and Linde (20*) ensured there were no further hassles.<\/p>\n

The series is well set up, tied at 1-1 with the third match set to be played at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

SCORECARD<\/b><\/p>\n

Pakistan<\/b><\/p>\n

140\/9<\/p>\n

South Africa<\/b><\/p>\n

141\/4<\/p>\n

SA won by 6 wickets<\/b><\/p>\n

@shockerhess<\/p>\n

IOL Sport<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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