Umar Gul 32 of just 17 balls and Umar Akmal 43 helped pakistan beat South Africa by 2 wickets. South Africa lost the game from a winning position, This match was turned out to be a thriller.
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, South African batsmans are struggled to score against Pakistan spin attack. AB de Villiers made 25 runs and JP Duminy top scorer with 48 runs. Finaly South Africa ended the innings with 133 for 6 in 20 overs.
In the chasing, Pakistan start solidly but it not go for long time Imran Nazir and Mohammad Hafeez lose their wicket in quick secession. Nasir Jamshed also went for duck. at once stage Pakistan 76/7. That stage was clearly showed the game was in south Africa's way. but Umar Gul Came into bat and hitting some big sixes and fours. on the another end Umar Akmal also paly a vital role during the chase. A nine required from last over Umar Akmal hitting six and Saeed Ajmal got four helped to victory. Pakistan ended the innings with 136/8 in 19.4 overs.
Umar Gul named as the Player of this Match. Hafeez said, This is team effort,I Know Umar Gul hitting hard and he do it well.
