'We're moving in the right direction with death bowling' - du Plessis
South Africa captain also talks about the importance of David Miller in the side
01/02Result
1st T20I (N), Pakistan tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 1 2019
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
186/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
01/02Result
1st T20I (N), Pakistan tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 1 2019
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
186/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Coverage
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