Pakistan vs South Africa- Pakistan loses Four Matches In A Row In 2023 World Cup

Pakistan vs South Africa ODI World Cup 2023 Todays Match

Pakistan loses Four Matches In A Row In the 2023 World Cup following their defeat against rejuvenated South Africa in their 6th group match in Chennai in a nail-biter clash by 1 wicket.

Having got the opportunity to bat first, Pakistan lost their openers early but riding on skipper Babar’s 50, Shakeel’s rigid 52, and Shadab’s fighting 43 after the Men in Green was in trouble in the middle overs steered them to a competitive total of 270.

Coming to bowl, Shaheen Afridi drew the first blood in the form of dangerous De Kock despite his brisk start. In the pursuit of their third win in the event, Pakistan kept taking wickets at regular intervals, however, Proteas lone warrior Markram held an end persistently and got dismissed for 91 by the concussion substitute Usama Mir, needing only 21 runs to win the game. SA lost another two wickets in a space of 10 runs as Shaeen and Rauf struck.

Afterward, Maharaj and Shamsi held their nerve and started to reduce the target in singles amid hostile bowling by Rauf and Wasim Jr with the last wicket in hand. Eventually, Nawaz had to come in the 48th over owing to the finished quota of fast bowlers, and within 2 balls Maharaj hit the winning runs in the thriller and took his team home with 16 balls to spare.