Pakistan beat South Africa by five wickets in first ODI

Port Elizabeth (South Africa), Jan 19 (AFP) Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez hit half centuries as Pakistan cruised to a five-wicket win over South Africa in the opening one-day international on Saturday. Opener Imam hit 86 while Hafeez finished on an unbeaten 71 as Pakistan chased down their 267-run target with five balls to spare.

Scores in brief: South Africa 266-2 in 50 overs (H. Amla 108 not out, H. van der Dussen 93) v Pakistan 267-5 in 49.1 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 86, Mohammad Hafeez 71 not out) Result: Pakistan won by five wickets

Series: Pakistan lead the five-match series 1-0 Toss: South Africa. (AFP) ANB ANB