South Africa crush Pakistan

South Africa have continued on their dominating test form with a 211 run win over Pakistan. Dale Steyn was the chief destroyer picking up a five for in the second innings to give him 11 for the match, only the 5th time he has taken 10 wickets or more in a match.

South Africa's second innings (after Graeme Smith decided not to follow on) was brisk, but still very aggressive with scoring being done at over 4 an over. They managed 275/4, with de Villiers on 103* and Amla on 74*, before Smith decided to declare considering the threat of rain on the last two days.

Pakistan would have hoped for this to be true, but it proved otherwise as they were dismissed before lunch on Day 4. It was though a much improved performance compared to their 49 in the first innings, as they managed to get to 268.Misbah ul Haq top scored with 64.

The visitors have a tour match before the next test, so would hope that gives them some time to gain some form. Nonetheless with a hungry South African line-up, it is looking quite unlikely that anything other than a 3-0 whitewash may happen. Let's hope Pakistan prove me wrong.

Scorecard from the 1st Test (Cricinfo)
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-pakistan-2013/engine/match/567363.html