Monday, November 29, 1999

Umar leads Pakistan recovery against South Africa

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Umar Akmal struck 51 from 33 balls as Pakistan recovered from a poor start to make 148 for seven in their World Twenty20 game with South Africa on Monday.On a slow track, Pakistan struggled throughout the 'power play' overs stumbling to 19 for three at the end of the six overs of field restrictions.Umar and his brother Kamran Akmal (32) then put on a 51-run partnership that got Pakistan's momentum going.After Kamran departed, skipper Shahid Afridi (30 from 18) contributed to a 61-run partnership in just 5.3 overs.For South Africa, Charl Langeveldt made the important breakthroughs taking 4-19 from his four overs.Pakistan have lost their opening two games in the three-match Super Eight stage while South Africa have one victory giving them two points and a chance to make the semi-finals with a win.(Editing by Miles Evans; To query or comment on this story emailsportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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