South Africa pull off one-run heist
Pakistan conspired a dispiriting collapse as the pitch deteriorated in Sharjah, while Imran Tahir, playing his first ODI in two-and-a-half years, led South Africa to a one-run win
30/10Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Oct 30 2013
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
182 (46.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
30/10Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Oct 30 2013
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
182 (46.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
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