2nd T20I: South Africa v Pakistan (Winner: SA)

PAK 120/9 (Misbah-ul-Haq 33, A Razzaq 25, J Theron 4/27, L Tsotsobe 2/20) lost to SA 125/4 (G Smith 38, C Ingram 31, S Afridi 1/13, M Hafeez 1/19) by 6 wickets with 8 balls remaining.
	Match Scorecard
Man of the Match: J Theron	Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (27 Oct,2010)

Pakistan had a disastrous start once again and reduced to 41/5 in 8 overs with a COW of 40%. Mishbah then put together partnership with Razzak and then with Haider to take Pakistan to 120/9 with a COW of 33%. Just like in previous match, Misbah started off very slowly and by the time he accelerated it was too late but he did prevent them from collapsing for a small total. South Africa got a off to a decent start with Akhtar and Gul bowling a tight spell. Once Bosman was out, Smith and AB made slow but steady progress till both fell in quick succession to leave them at 72/3 after 14 overs with a COW of 54%. But Duminy and Ingram blitzed through the Pakistan bowling to end the match in 18.4 overs and win the series 2-0.

First Inns (Pakistan)-20 Overs Maximum

5 Overs: PAK 29/2

SA 53%

Pakistan lost 2 quick wickets

with a low run-rate. Pakistan’s chances decreased by 1% during this period.

10 Overs: PAK 52/5

SA 61%

Pakistan’s top order collapsed due

to a combination of good bowling, good fielding, stupidity and more stupidity. Pakistan’s chances decreased by 8% during this period.

15 Overs: PAK 84/6

SA 66%

Pakistan’s position continued to go

south as they failed to provide a good base for the death. Pakistan’s chances decreased by 5% during this period.

20 Overs: PAK 120/9

SA 67%

Pakistan ended up notching an

extra run above their previous day’s performance, not much of an improvement. Pakistan’s chances decreased by 1% during this period.

Second Inns (South Africa: Target 121)-20 Overs Maximum

5 Overs: SA 34/0	SA 69%	Smith and Bosman started well
		enough giving Pakistan a good start. South Africa’s chances increased by 2% during this period.
10 Overs: SA 57/1	SA 69%	South Africa had wickets in hand
		even though their run-rate had dipped a bit. South Africa’s chances did not change during this period.
14 Overs : SA 72/3	SA 54%	A combination of economical and
		penetrative bowling gave Pakistan more than a foothold during this period. South Africa’s chances increased by 5% during this period.
18.3 Overs: SA 125/4	SA 100%	Like the previous day Pakistan gave
		away the match by virtue of a poor over which finished the match for them. South Africa won by 6 wickets.

2nd T20I: South Africa v Pakistan (Winner: SA)

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