Pakistan Vs South Africa: Six noteworthy happenings
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(Web Desk) – Pakistan and South Africa clash at Edgbaston on Wednesday easily qualifies for a satisfying game between the world number 8 green shirts and world number 1 Proteas and with that here are six noteworthy happenings of the match.
1- Minus the hairband Imad’s a changed cricketer, who’s laughing now
Wasim conceded 20 runs in eight overs with drawing two wickets, proving himself as an economical bowler for the side. He sure got eyeballs for the improved game that he put up after social media bashing following India loss.
2- Proteas in Edgbaston while recession back home
Proteas played the match with SA going into recession for the 2nd time in 8 years. Here is McDonalds South Africa selling you recession.
Because you did it, South Africa. The price of a Big Mac has been dropped to just R39,90! Grab yours in store today. pic.twitter.com/2ePzO2UDmG
— McDonald s S. Africa (@McDonalds_SA) June 7, 2017
3- Pakistan forcing opposition to turn defensive for a change
Losing wickets early on including David Miller and Du Plessis, experts observed that South Africa turned defensive against Pakistan which the people had not seen coming anytime soon after India clash.
4- Changed much since last SA clash in 2015?
Pakistan faced South Africa last time in March 2015 and noticeably over two years down the line, the greens retained only the skipper, Sarfraz while the entire team was different today
Pakistan s last ODI versus South Africa was March 2015. Only 1 player played in that match who plays today #CT17 #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/v2gOUa2LJO
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 7, 2017
5- Amla was 311* in England five years ago during Ramazan
Amla handed his wicket to Imad after playing green shirts for 16 runs on 20 deliveries. The man left the pitch to much applause and hoots in Pakistan, we can agree as five years back, the Proteas Test skipper made a daunting 113 (not out) at The Oval against Britons.
6- Golden duck newbie in the house
AB de Villiers was sent off the field on the first delivery he faced, for the first time in his cricket career.
The right-handed batsman left Proteas 61 for 3 with him back in the hut. South African side managed to put together a total of 219/8 by the end of the innings.
