Pakistan beat South Africa to level ODI series

Published March 15, 2013
Mohammad Irfan of Pakistan takes a catch off his own bowling to dismiss South African batsman Faf du Plessis (unseen). -Photo by AFP
Mohammad Irfan of Pakistan takes a catch off his own bowling to dismiss South African batsman Faf du Plessis (unseen). -Photo by AFP
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez, right, celebrates as umpire Adrian Holdstock, left, signals the dismissal of South Africa's batsman Ryan McLaren, unseen. -Photo by AP
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez, right, celebrates as umpire Adrian Holdstock, left, signals the dismissal of South Africa's batsman Ryan McLaren, unseen. -Photo by AP
South Africa's bowler Kyle Abbott, left, looks on as Pakistan's batsman Younis Khan, center, and captain Misbah-ul-Haq, right, run between the wickets. -Photo by AP
South Africa's bowler Kyle Abbott, left, looks on as Pakistan's batsman Younis Khan, center, and captain Misbah-ul-Haq, right, run between the wickets. -Photo by AP
A tribute poster to late coach Bob Woolmer is displayed. -Photo by AP
A tribute poster to late coach Bob Woolmer is displayed. -Photo by AP
Pakistan players celebrate the dismissal of South Africa's Hashim Amla of who was bowled out by Mohammad Irfan (2nd L). -Photo by Reuters
Pakistan players celebrate the dismissal of South Africa's Hashim Amla of who was bowled out by Mohammad Irfan (2nd L). -Photo by Reuters
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez (4th L) celebrates with team mates after bowling out South Africa's Farhaan Behardien. -Photo by Reuters
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez (4th L) celebrates with team mates after bowling out South Africa's Farhaan Behardien. -Photo by Reuters
South Africa's Robin Peterson (2nd R) celebrates with team mates after he bowled out Pakistan's Kamran Akmal. -Photo by Reuters
South Africa's Robin Peterson (2nd R) celebrates with team mates after he bowled out Pakistan's Kamran Akmal. -Photo by Reuters
Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq (R) plays a shot next to South Africa's wicketkeeper AB de Villiers. -Photo by Reuters
Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq (R) plays a shot next to South Africa's wicketkeeper AB de Villiers. -Photo by Reuters

Mohammad Irfan recorded his career best figures, taking three for forty four while captain Misbah-ul-Haq made 57 not out in the second ODI against South Africa to guide Pakistan to a series-levelling win. -Photo by agencies

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