South Africa beat Pakistan by five wickets in the second ODI at Durban to level the five-match series at 1-1.

Led by half-centuries from Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo, the hosts chased down Pakistan’s total of 203-8 with eight overs to spare in the end.

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to field first. His pacers immediately vindicated his decision with Kagiso Rabada grabbing two early wickets.

Mohammad Hafeez and Fakhar Zaman then fell in quick succession to Andile Phehlukwayo and Duanne Olivier respectively as the hosts took the early initiative at Kingsmead. Hussain Talat and Shadab Khan didn’t last long either as Pakistan’s slump continued.

After Pakistan were reduced to 112-8, Hasan Ali has come in and sparked a fightback with an entertaining half-century. The pacer was the last man dismissed for 59 as Pakistan’s innings folded at 203.