Imran, Misbah guide Pakistan to level series

DURBAN: Pakistan defeated South Africa by three wickets in the fourth One-day International at Kingsmead here on Thursday to level the five-match series 2-2.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq made 80 and opening batsman Imran Farhat scored 93 as Pakistan chased down South Africa's total of 234 for nine with eight balls to spare.

Misbah and Farhat shared a 153-run fourth wicket partnership after Pakistan had been struggling at 33 for three after 11 overs.

The series-deciding fifth and final match will be played at Benoni on March 24 (Sunday).