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Pakistan defeat Proteas by three runs in T20 series

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The Proteas have lost the first of three T20’s against Pakistan by three runs when the two sides met in Lahore.

South Africa won the toss and elected to field, with the hosts setting them a winning target of 170, aided by a century by opening batsman Mohammad Rizwan.

Pakistan have taken a 1-nil series lead in the three-match T20 series against South Africa.

Pakistan lost their captain in the first over of the match for a duck but opener Mohammad Rizwan who’s been in fine form carried his bat.

Rizwan clubbed a 104 runs from just 63 deliveries to lift the home side to 169 for six in their 20 overs.

The visitors, in turn, crumbled for 169 for six, in their 20, as Pakistan’s dominance in this tour continues.

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