Rawalpindi, Oct. 29 -- George Linde delivered an impactful all-round performance as South Africa opened their tour with a commanding 55-run victory over Pakistan in the first T20 International at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium here tonight.
Linde first provided late acceleration with a timely 36 off 22 balls, helping the visitors post a competitive total, before returning to rattle Pakistan's middle order with 3 for 31, ensuring South Africa controlled the contest throughout.
Sent in to bat after Pakistan captain Salman Agha opted to field, the Proteas made a rousing start through Quinton de Kock and Tony de Zorzi, who unleashed a flurry of boundaries in the powerplay. De Zorzi's blistering 33 off 16 deliveries forced Pakistan to introduc...