Markram leads SA to easy win over Pakistan

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa opener Aiden Markram struck a brisk half-century as the hosts levelled the four-game T20I series against Pakistan with a six-wicket win in the second match here today. Pakistan elected to bat, but some poor stroke-play saw them restricted to 140/9 in their 20 overs, well below par on one of the best batting wickets in world cricket. South Africa never looked troubled in their reply as they reached their target with 36 balls left in a comprehensive win for a side missing seven leading players who are either injured or have been released to play in the Indian Premier League. Markram led the reply as he blasted 54 from 30 balls, with 46 of his runs in boundaries. reuters