South Africa defeated Pakistan by eleven runs in the first match of the three-match T20 series in Durban.

Playing first, South Africa set the target of 184 runs for the loss of nine wickets in allotted twenty overs. In reply, Pakistan scored 172 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.

The second match between the two teams will be played in Centurion on Friday.