South Africa beat Pakistan by 1 wicket in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Pakistan, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, were bowled out for 270. In response, the Proteas riding on Aiden Markram’s 91 reached their target with 16 balls remaining. The result implies a fourth straight defeat for Pakistan following defeats against India, Australia and Afghanistan in their previous three fixtures and a massive blow to their chances of securing a place in the semis.

While South Africa were reduced to 250/8 in 41.1  overs with the help of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s 3 for 45, in the end Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi held on to their nerves to help the Proteas cross the winning line with a close LBW decision also going South Africa’s way on umpire’s call. In the end it was Maharaj who hit the winning runs, scoring 7 off 21 but hitting runs with the help of a boundary off Mohammad Nawaz.

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