Tri-Nation Series: Klaasen helps South Africa to set 353-run target against Pakistan

KARACHI: South Africa set a massive target of 353 runs against Pakistan after opting to bat first in the all-important clash with both teams eyeing a place in the final of the tri-series against New Zealand. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma’s decision to bat first paid dividends as the visitors racked up 352/5 in their allotted 50 overs. The Proteas got off to a decent start to their innings as their new opening pair of Tony de Zorzi and skipper Bavuma added 51 runs for the first wicket. The opening stand culminated on the last delivery of the eighth over when Shaheen Shah Afridi got de Zorzi caught at the first slip. The left-handed opener made 21 from 18 deliveries with the help of three