The recently concluded Test series between the dominant South Africa and resilient Pakistan ended in a draw at 0-0. The two-match series was played on docile tracks of U.A.E.
The batsmen from both the sides piled up massive runs as they batted on some of the flattest pitches around the world. As a result, the series saw improved batting records.
Bettor.com recaps the top performers from both the teams.
Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis is by the far, still the best batsman in South African ranks. The South African legend has scored runs heavily in all parts of the world. For a player of his class, the conditions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were an easy walk in the park.
In the recently concluded Test Series, Kallis was the top run-getter as he amassed 323 runs in two matches at an impressive average of 107. In his hunt for runs, the right hand batsman racked up two classy centuries.
On the first morning of the Abu Dhabi Test, the conditions were a bit different. Tanvir Ahmed the debutant was making the ball talk. South Africa was wobbling at a bleak score of 33/3.
The master batsmen displayed great technique and application with the bat. In doing so, Kallis negated the new-ball effect with his defensive approach. As the game progressed and conditions eased out, he looked more assured as he mustered a brilliant century
to rescue http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 from an early debacle.
AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers has developed himself as a handy contributor in the South African batting line-up. Resultantly, de Villiers has become one of game’s most professional cricketers. The middle order batsman, like Kallis has scored runs in all conditions.
The talented willower was just behind Kallis as he was the second highest run scorer in the Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755. AB gathered 308 runs at a remarkable average of 154. His tally of runs includes a big double century.
In the first Test, de Villiers only scored 5 runs in his only innings as he was removed by Umar Gul with a beautiful in-swinger.
In the 2nd Test at Abu Dhabi, the South African star produced his career-best performances of 278 runs not out. He came to bat in dire circumstances, when Proteas were stuttering at a grim score of 3/33. AB joined Kallis for a resurgent partnership
of 189 runs to avoid any further loss.
Moreover, the right hand batsmen completed his 2nd double century of the career. Afterwards, He assembled a 107-run partnership for the tenth wicket with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AB-de-Villiers-c887 unbeaten innings of 278 runs is the best individual
score by a South African player in the history of Test cricket.
Azhar Ali
Azhar Ali has impressed all with his technique and temperament at the crease. The younger players, who emerge from Pakistan, should learn from Azhar how to apply themselves with the bat in different conditions.
Azhar Ali was the best batsmen for Pakistan in the series against South Africa. In two matches, the talented youngster piled up 237 runs at an impressive average of 79. In his collection of runs, Azhar Ali cracked three half centuries.
Misbah-ul-Haq
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972’s selection was widely criticised by the ex-cricketers of Pakistan. He wasn’t even an automatic choice for selection as player in the national team. However, the 36-year-old was made the captain of the team for the series against South Africa
in U.A.E.
Misbah has proved his critics wrong by scoring runs when they were needed the most. He mustered 220 runs at a stunning average of 110 with two half centuries.
On both the occasions, the Pakistan captain had to save the Test match for his team. His resilient batting did the job for Pakistan as they managed to draw the series.
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