Pakistan restrict Proteas to 202-9

LONDON: Pakistan pacers restricted South Africa to 202-9 in 50 overs in a warm-up match of the Champions Trophy here at the Kennington Oval on Monday.

After being sent into bat by Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, the Proteas were in immense pressure against fierce bowling and lost seven wickets for 83 runs.

However, the lower-order batsmen Jean-Paul Duminy (43) and Ryan McLaren (55) saved South Africa from an embarrassment with a 94-run eighth wicket partnership.

All nine wickets lost by South Africa, went to pacers as Asad Ali and Wahab Riaz grabbed three each and Junaid Khan claimed two wickets.

Pakistan’s first warm-up match against Sri Lanka was abandoned without a ball being played due to rain on Friday.