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South Africa set Pakistan 480 to win,after declaring their 2nd innings on 275-3. De villiers 103 not out Amla 73 not out put on an unbrocken 276 for the 4th wicket.

Day 3 close - Pakistan 183-4. after losing 3 wickets for 18 runs, an unbroken century partnership for the 4th wicket between Misbah ul Haq & Shafiq ensured the match went into a 4th day.
Latest - Pakistan 261-9 The 2nd new ball brought about the breakthrough.Steyn 10 wickets in the match.

South Africa beat Pakistan by 211 runs. Steyn finished with career best figures of 11-60. De Villiers equalled Jack Russell's test record of 11 dismissals.

Australia beat West Indies by 39 runs & take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 5 match series.Watson in his comeback game was named man of the match f0r his innings of 122.

Australia continue to dominate the West Indies winning the 4th ODi by 5 wickets.West Indies won the toss but could only manage a below par 220 all out.Pollard making 109 not out helping them to recover from 55-6.johnson & Cutting taking 3 wickets each.Australia got home with 31 balls remaining.Watson making 76 continuing his good form.

Australia completed a 5-0 series whitewash with a 17 run victory in the 5th & final ODI.
Australia 274-5 Voges 112 not out
West Indies 257 all out Charles 100

Last chance today for the west Indies to get something out of this short tour to Australia with a one off T20 match,a form of the game that best suits them.having posted a competetive total it will not be easy to defend on a good batting wicket.
WI 191-6 Charles 57 Faulkner 3-27

West Indies beat Australia by 27 runs.
Aus 164-8 Voges 51 Pollard 3-30

2nd Test South Africa V Pakistan.South Africa win the toss & bowl.
Pakistan 60-4 Lunch

Pakistan recovered from 33-4 with a 219 run 5th wicket partnership.
Close - Pakistan 253-5
Younus khan 111 Asad Shafiq 111 not out