Anwar Ali and Bilawal Bhatti gave Pakistan victory over South Africa in First ODI

Anwar Ali rejoices after picking up a South African wicket (Photo ESPN)

Cape Town : Brilliant performance of two Pakistani debutants,  Anwar Ali and Bilawal Bhatti gave Pakistan their first win of the series, it was also their first ever win in Newlands ground.

Both players first showed their very good performance in batting by scoring 72 runs partnership, the highest one and by scoring highest individual scores, and later on took 5 important wickets.

Bilawal Bhatti scored 39 runs and took 3 wickets, while Anwar Ali remained not out on 43 runs and took 2 important wickets of South Africa.

Despite of a good opening stance, Pakistan team top order once again collapsed but due to good performance of Anwar Ali and Bilawal Bhatti , team once again gained its morale.

Scores : 

Pakistan        :  218/9 (50.0 overs)

South Afirca  : 195 All out  (48.1 overs) 

Man of the Match: Anwar Ali (Pakistan)