CENTURION (South Africa), March 15: Pakistan defeated South Africa by six wickets in the second one-day international at SuperSport Park on Friday to level the five-game series 1-1.

South Africa were bowled out for just 191 in 43.2 overs before Pakistan reached their target with 28 balls to spare.

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan took four wickets in a devastating opening spell. He took a career-best four for 33 in seven overs.

The home side won the first game by 125 runs in Bloemfontein last Sunday.—AFP

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