At Sharjah, April 16. South Africa won by eight wickets. Toss: Pakistan.

South Africa cruised to another easy win. Both De Villiers and Matthews bowled superbly, finding movement off a pitch which had yielded nothing in earlier matches. Then Kallis, given an outing with Crookes as South Africa rested Cullinan and McMillan, picked up his first wickets in international cricket – starting with Inzamam-ul-Haq, the only Pakistani batsman who threatened to take command. Pakistan scored 188, a small total for Sharjah, when it was essential to boost their run-rate. Defending it, Sohail surprisingly held back Waqar Younis until Hudson and Kirsten had made a flying start. Hudson finished unbeaten on 94 from 86 balls.

Man of the Match: C. R. Matthews.

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