South Africa complete 3-0 Test series sweep of Pakistan
Updated | By AFP
South Africa defeated Pakistan by 107 runs in the third and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Monday to wrap up a 3-0 series sweep.
Duanne Olivier sparked a Pakistan collapse as South Africa completed a series clean sweep with a 107-run win on the fourth day of the third and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Monday.
Starting the day on 153 for three, Pakistan lost their remaining seven wickets for 120 runs to be bowled out for 273.
Olivier effectively ended Pakistan’s hopes when he took two wickets off successive balls in the third over of the morning. Chasing an unlikely 381 for victory Pakistan were dismissed for 273 on the fourth day with Mohammad Abbas run out for the final wicket after a mix-up with Shadab Khan.
Run out and it's all over at the Bull Ring! Pakistan are all out for 273, congratulations South Africa on the 107-run victory and the series white wash! You BEAUTIES!#ProteaFire #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/SJgGxg2Ta8
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 14, 2019
Congratulations to South Africa who have moved to number 2 in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings!#ProteaFire #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/pWu5Np1XTn
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 14, 2019
Babar Azam received a fast, lifting ball angled in towards his throat, which he gloved to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock. Azam (22) had helped Asad Shafiq add 58 for the fourth wicket.
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed was bowled first ball. Seemingly expecting another short-pitched delivery from Olivier, he was deep in his crease when he had his off stump knocked back by a fast, full delivery.
With Vernon Philander gaining unpredictable bounce from a good length just outside off stump, Shafiq advanced down the pitch and was caught at second slip off a ball which seamed away from him.
Shafiq had taken his overnight score of 48 to 65, made off 71 balls with 11 fours.
Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Amir were both caught by Aiden Markram at gully off Kagiso Rabada.
Shadab Khan batted well to make 47 not out and received support from Hasan Ali, who made a quick 22, and Mohammad Abbas until Abbas was run out after a mix-up.
Olivier, who got his chance to play in the series because Philander was injured, was the leading wicket-taker with 24 at an average of 14.71. He was named man of the series.
Quinton de Kock, who made 129 for South Africa in the second innings, was man of the match.
Let's hear it for the Man of the Match @QuinnyDeKock69! #ProteaFire #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/swn7dHtgnl
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 14, 2019
Standing ovation to the Man of the Series @Duanne992! Take a bow, you biscuit!#ProteaFire #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/IQlAWZGbmt
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 14, 2019
Final scores on the fourth day of the third and final Test between South Africa and Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium on Monday:
South Africa, first innings, 262
Pakistan, first innings, 185
South Africa, second innings, 303
Pakistan, second innings
(overnight 153-3)
Imam-ul-Haq c De Kock b Steyn 35
Shan Masood c De Kock b Steyn 37
Azhar Ali c De Kock b Olivier 15
Asad Shafiq c Elgar b Philander 65
Babar Azam c De Kock b Olivier 21
Sarfraz Ahmed b Olivier 0
Shadab Khan not out 47
Faheem Ashraf c Markram b Rabada 15
Mohammad Amir c Markram b Rabada 4
Hasan Ali c and b Rabada 22
Mohammad Abbas run out (Markram) 9
Extras (lb2, nb1) 3
Total (65.4 overs) 273
Fall of wickets: 1-67 (Imam), 2-74 (Masood), 3-104 (Azhar), 4-162 (Azam), 5-162 (Sarfraz), 6-179 (Shafiq), 7-204 (Ashraf), 8-208 (Amir), 9-242 (Hasan)
Bowling: Steyn 20-2-80-2, Philander 14-4-41-1, Olivier 15-2-74-3 (1nb), Rabada 16-2-75-3, Elgar 0.4-0-1-0
Result: South Africa won by 107 runs
Series: South Africa won the three-match series 3-0
Toss: South Africa
Umpires: Sundaram Ravi (IND), Joel Wilson (WIN)
TV umpire: Bruce Oxenford (AUS)
Match referee: David Boon (AUS)
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