Pakistan humiliated by innings defeat, series whitewash

CENTURION: Pakistan were crushed by South Africa with a humiliating innings and 18 run defeat while also being clean swept in the three-match Test series here at the SuperSport Park on Sunday.

After compiling 409 in the first innings, South Africa bowled Pakistan out twice to win the third and final Test by an innings and 18 runs as the match ended within three days.

Pakistan were dismissed for 156 in the first innings and after being followed on were all out for 235 before the end of the third day

Fast bowler Dale Steyn was the most successful bowler who captured four wickets for 80 but the Man-of-the Match award went to debutant fast-medium bowler Kyle Abbott who finished the match with nine for 68 including seven for 29 in the first innings

Main scorers for Pakistan were opener Imran Farhat (43), wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed (40) and tail-ender Saeed Ajmal (31).