Miller, Linde shine in narrow win over Pakistan: 1st T20 (Durban)

David Miller’s sensational innings delivered South Africa a dramatic 11-run victory over Pakistan in the first T20 at Kingsmead.

Miller slammed 82 off 40 balls (four fours and eight sixes) and allrounder George Linde hit a rapid 48 in a South African total of 183 for nine.

In reply, skipper Mohammad Rizwan hit 74 and almost got Pakistan over the line. Linde took 4-21 to halt the visitors.

South Africa 183 for 9 (Miller 82, Linde 48, Shaheen 3-22, Abrar 3-37) beat Pakistan 172 for 8 (Rizwan 74, Ayub 31, Linde 4-21) by 11 runs.

Dec 2024.