Clinical South Africa draw level

Oct 26, 2007

Pakistan suffered an early jolt when Shahid Afridi fell to Makhaya Ntini in the second over of the day•AFP

Younis anchored the Pakistan innings with a patient 82•AFP

Abdur Rehman chipped in with 31 before being bowled by Albie Mokel•AFP

Pakistan spectators were hopeful that their team would be able to defend their modest total•Getty Images

The two added 159 and South Africa won by seven wickets•Getty Images

After the openers fell cheaply, Mohammad Yousuf was run out after a mix-up with Younis Khan•AFP

Shoaib Malik joined Younis and steadied the innings with a 91-run partnership•AFP

He added 60 for the seventh wicket with Kamran Akmal •Getty Images

But South Africa got off to a good start, Herschelle Gibbs adding 65 with Graeme Smith in 11 overs. Gibbs was trapped leg before by Afridi for 39•AFP

Younis Khan hit six fours and two sixes before being dismissed with the score at 158•AFP

South Africa gave themselves a chance to level the series by restricting Pakistan to 230•AFP

Shaun Pollock, promoted to No. 3, went for the target along with Smith. He hit 90 off 84 balls and fell with South Africa needing seven to win•Getty Images