South Africa triumph despite Afridi fireworks
- Published: 17 Mar 2013 at 18.49
- Online news: Sports
Centuries by Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers set up a 34-run victory for South Africa despite a thrilling innings by Pakistan's Shahid Afridi in the third one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla plays a shot during the 3rd One-Day International (ODI) cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on March 17, 2013. South Africa beat Pakistan by 34 runs in the third one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Amla (122) and De Villiers (128) shared a world record third wicket partnership of 238 as South Africa made 343 for five after being sent in.
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