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South Africa defeated Pakistan by one wicket in a World Cup thriller on Friday to edge closer to the semi-finals.Chasing 271 to wi...

The Times of India | Oct 27, 2023, 23:27:24 IST

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23:27 (IST), Oct, 27

Match report - ODI World Cup: South Africa pull off a heist to push Pakistan closer to elimination

South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling 1-wicket win and move closer to the semis of the World Cup on Friday. Aiden Markram hit a solid 91 and at 206-4 South Africa were well on course to comfortably chase down a 271-run target. However, it was left to the last pair of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi to score 11 runs, who took their side across the finish line with 16 balls to spare.

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23:02 (IST), Oct, 27

It is chaos at the moment. The guys are enjoying the moment. The guys are picking up Shamsi. Chaos at the moment. Nail-biting finish, if you are a South African fan, you will be happy. Pressure with us chasing, we haven't done well to rectify that. It will be easier to have those conversations especially after the win. You need to have the guys in the best situations and truly speak out as to what they were thinking. Hard to say now but those conversations will happen. It is something we have spoken and something which has been thrown about. We have a blueprint when we bat first, we can't say with conviction we have that when we are cashing. We want to be a lot more clinical with the bat. That's nice to hear. KG (Rabada) is good, it was more precautionary, he is experiencing lower back issues and a couple of days rest before New Zealand and he will be in contention. Ecstatic for Shamsi, started with the ball, came in when conditions were helpful and then with the bat. We have seen Shamsi gloating on social media about his batting. It won't stop for the next two weeks but it's nice for a senior guy like Shamsi to come out with the bat like that.

- South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma after victory

22:57 (IST), Oct, 27

We are very close, we did not finish well. Very disappointing for the whole team. We fought back very well. In the batting we were 10-15 short. The fast bowlers and spinners fought well but unfortunately it was not to be. It is part of the game, in DRS it is part of the game. Had he given it out, it would have favored us. We have an opportunity to win this and stay in the race but not to be. We will try our best in the next 3 matches and put our efforts and play for Pakistan. Let's see where we will stand after that.

- Pakitan skipper Babar Azam after defeat

22:55 (IST), Oct, 27

Really happy. I knew I had to do a job there, but the guys before me set it up. Credit goes to those guys too. I’ve played enough cricket to know sometimes it goes for you, sometimes it doesn’t. I didn’t expect to be here with my pads on doing this interview. (On the last over) If I tried to play a big shot and if it didn’t come off, the boys wouldn’t welcome me back to the change room. So there was no doubt in my mind that I had to just defend and get Kesh on strike. These are the kind of moments you dream of, to be in the middle at the end and win your team a game. Kesh was unbelievable out there.

- Player of the Match | Tabraiz Shamsi

22:42 (IST), Oct, 27

Proteas pip Pakistan in a nail-biter!

22:41 (IST), Oct, 27

South Africa go on top in standings!

22:34 (IST), Oct, 27

South Africa grab fifth win to push Pakistan on brink of World Cup exit

What a win for South Africa! They have done it! With 4 runs needed, Keshav Maharaj hits the boundary off Mohd. Nawaz as the Proteas cross the finish line in tense finish. What a game. A superb effort from both the teams. South Africa triumph as they unchoke themselves! Tabraiz Shamsi hugs Majaraj as South Africa move to the top of the table. Fifth win in this year's competition for the Proteas in 6 matches. A heart-breaking defeat for Pakistan as their semis hopes now lie by a thin thread. What a contest this has turned out to be in Chennai. The tightest match in the 2023 ODI World Cup so far!

22:32 (IST), Oct, 27

5 needed off 18 balls

Mohammad Wasim Jr bowls a superb 3-run final over but fails to take the final South African wicket. All the Pakistan pacers are finished with their overs and spinners will have to operate now. Babar Azam picks Mohammad Nawaz to bowl the 48th over. Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi in the middle for South Africa.

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22:27 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK - Shamsi survives an lbw review call!

Wow! Tabraiz Shamsi has a lucky escape. Haris Rauf fired in a length ball and Shamsi missed it and got hit on the pads. The on-field call was not out and Babar Azam reviews it. Ball-tracking shows that the delivery is just clipping the leg stump. The on-field call stays! A terrific final over from Haris Rauf comes to an end. Mohammad Wasim Jr to bowl the 47th over for Pakistan.

22:20 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - What a catch from Haris | Pakistan 9 down!

OUT! Unbelievable stuff! Haris Rauf has pulled off a one-handed screamer off his own bowling. What a grab from the pacer. A length ball from Haris and Lungi Ngidi was looking to push in on the leg side. Leading edge and Haris, dives forward on his follow-through and picks up a superb left-handed stunner. 11 more needed off 27 balls

22:17 (IST), Oct, 27

11 needed off 30 balls

Keshav Mahraj and Lungi Ngidi keep the fight alive as a 4-run over from Mohammad Wasim Jr comes to an end. Express pacer Haris Rauf now comes back into the attack for Pakistan.

22:11 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK - Shaheen done with his spell

Shaheen Afridi completes his final over to finish with figures of 10-0-45-3. South Africa still need 15 runs off 36 balls with Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi in the middle. Mohammad Wasim Jr to bowl the 45th over for Pakistan now!

22:05 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA - 17 needed off 42 balls!

Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi not panicking yet. Both looking a bit cautious with required rate just 2.43 RPO. A couple of tight overs from Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir as Pakistan look for two more wickets.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 254/8 in 43 overs

21:55 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - Another one goes down!

OUT! Shaheen Afridi strikes from the other end as Paksitan make a terrific late comeback into the contest. Second wicket in six balls as South Africa slip in this chase of 271. Gerald Coetzee is caught behind for 10 with the Proteas needing another 21 runs.

21:51 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - Markram falls for 91!

OUT! Huge blow for South Africa and Pakistan get the wicket they were desperately looking for. Set Aiden Markram misses out on a ton as he departs for 91. A tossed up delivery from Usama Mir and Markram went for a lofted drive. He wanted to go over extra-cover but slices it. Babar Azam completes an easy catch as Pakistan bounce back late into this contest. A superb effort from Markram ends.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 250/7 in 40.2 overs

21:48 (IST), Oct, 27

Pakistan vs South Africa - 250 comes up for South Africa in the 41st over with 21 more needed off 59 balls

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21:43 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK - 28 needed off 66 balls!

Aiden Markram and Gerald Coetzee keep the Proteas chase on track. They are steadily getting closer to the target. Both have added 8 runs so far for the 7th wicket with Markram inching closer to his fourth ODI ton. Pakistan's search for the wicket of Markram continues. A 6-run over from Haris Rauf comes to an end and Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack for Pakistan from the other end.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 243/6 in 39 overs

21:31 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK -

OUT! Breakthrough for Pakistan as Haris Rauf gets rid of Marco Jansen for 20. Haris got hit for a four and a six on the previous two balls but has the last laugh. Jansen was looking to cut a Haris delivery but guides it straight into the hands of BabarAzam at point. Pakistan making a late comeback? They have got to remove Aiden Markram (86 not out) to bounce back into the contest.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 235/6 in 36.5 overs

21:23 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA - Markram marches on!

FOUR! A superb hit down the ground. Mohammad Wasim Jr bowls a back of length delivery and Aiden Markram hits it on the rise down town. The mid-off and mid-on fielders were up inside the circle and the shot was definitely on. Markram fires the ball down the ground effortlessly for his 10th boundary.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 219/5 in 25.3 overs

21:08 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - Afridi breaks 70-run stand!

OUT! Pakistan gets a much-needed breakthrough. Shaheen Afridi breaks the threatening 70-run stand. A terrific delivery just around off and David Miller is completely squared up. Outside edge and Mohammad Rizwan completes and easy catch behind the stumps. Miller falls for 29.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 206/5 in 33.1 overs

20:56 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK - Markram, Miller keep South Africa on track!

A couple of decent three-run comeback overs each from Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf but South Africa still pretty much on course in this 271 chase. Pacers operating from both ends for Pakistan now with Babar Azam desperately looking for wickets. Aiden Markram and David Miller have now added 58 runs together for the fifth wicket.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 194/4 in 31 overs

20:39 (IST), Oct, 27

South Africa vs Pakistan - Markram goes down town!

SIX! Effortless! What a strike from Aiden Markram. He has looked in complete control in this chase against Pakistan. Iftikhar Ahmed bowls in the slot for Markram as he lofts the ball over the long-off fence in style. Middles the ball to perfection.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 188/4 in 28.5 overs

20:29 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - A 92-metre SIX!

Huge! David Miller goes big again. He is picking up Usama Mir beautifully. A fullish leg-break from Usama and Miller launches it over the deep mid-wicket fence.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 167/4 in 26.2 overs

20:24 (IST), Oct, 27

Markram keeps Proteas on course!

20:21 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK - 50 for Markram!

A terrific effort this has been from Aiden Markram. He raises his 10th ODI fifty off 50 balls .A superb knock this has been from Markram as he has held one end together firmly in this chase of 271. Gets to his half-century with a boundary off Usama Mir. David Miller hugs Markram on his superb effort.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 154/4 in 25 overs

20:17 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - smoked!

SIX! Huge! What a strike from David Miller. Usama Mir bowls right in the arc of Miller as he fires it over the wide long-on fence. A massive strike from the left-hander as the ball sails into the stands.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 145/4 in 22.5 overs

20:08 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - Big blow for Proteas in 271 chase

OUT! Mohammad Wasim Jr strikes to remove in-form Heinrich Klaasen for 12. Pakistan bounce right back into this contest. A sharp bouncer from Wasim and Klaasen was looking to pull it. Top edge and the ball flies straight to third-man. Usama Mir takes a fine catch at the fence.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 136/4 in 21.4 overs

20:02 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA - Smoked!

SIX! A gift from Usama Mir and Heinrich Klaasen launches it into the stands. Mir bowls a huge full-toss and Klaasen's eyes lit up straightaway. He slams the ball over the deep fence with ease for his first boundary.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 131/3 in 20.1 overs

19:55 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK - Rassie trapped in front for 21

OUT! South Africa lose a wicket against the run of play. Rassie van der Dussen gets unlucky as he walks back for 21. Usama Mir bowled a googly and van der Dussen was looking to push the ball on the on-side. Misses as the ball hits his front pad. Big appeal from Pakistan and the umpire ruled in favour of the bowler. Van der Dussen took the review and ball-tracking shows that the delivery is just clipping the leg stump. Umpire's call! And Van der Dussen has got to go back.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 121/3 in 18.5 overs

19:47 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - 50 stand!

A superb effort this has been from Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen as both raise 50 partnership off just 46 balls. Despite the loss of openers, South Africa look in control of this 271 chase. Markram, in particular has looked in phenomenal touch and has taken on the Pakistani bowlers with authority.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 117/2 in 17.3 overs

19:43 (IST), Oct, 27

Update - The commentators just informed that Shadab Khan will no longer take the field. Usama Mir is his concussion substitute. Shadab had earlier hit his head on the ground while fielding.

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19:40 (IST), Oct, 27

Update - The commentators just informed that Shadab Khan will no longer take the field. Usama Mir is his concussion substitute. Shadab had earlier hit his head while making a stop.

19:29 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - 100 up for South Africa in 13.4 overs!

SIX! Aiden Markram looking in terrific touch and has put pressure right back on Pakistan. He fires his second maximum, this time off Mohammad Nawaz as the ball sails into the deep mid-wicket stand. Markram has quickly moved to 29 off 17 balls as 100 comes up for the Proteas at the run rate of 7.39 RPO.

19:26 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - Innovative!

SIX! Wow! A flick-ramp shot and the ball sails over the fence. It was a short ball just outside off from Haris Rauf and Aiden Markram helped it along the way. Gave it an extra boost with the flick as the ball went over the third-man fence with ease.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 92/2 in 12.2 overs

19:19 (IST), Oct, 27

South Africa vs Pakistan - Markram on the move!

FOUR! Aiden Markram fires his second boundary. Mohammad Wasim Jr bowls a back of length delivery just outside off and Markram hits it over the min-on fielder. A couple of bounces and over the fence.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 79/2 in 11.4 overs

19:16 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - Crunched through covers!

FOUR! A gorgeous cover drive from Aiden Markram as he cracks his first boundary. A quick juicy half-volley from Haris Rauf outside off and Markram middles it to perfection. Finds the gap as the ball races to the fence in no time.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 74/2 in 10.5 overs

19:09 (IST), Oct, 27

End of first Powerplay | South Africa 67/1 | Run rate - 6.7

Rassie van der Dussen 9*
Aiden Markram 0*
Shaheen Afridi 1/26
Mohammad Wasim Jr 1/1

Proteas need another 204 runs off 240 balls @ 5.1 RPO

19:08 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - Maiden WC wicket for Wasim!

OUT! Skipper Temba Bavuma falls as Mohammad Wasim Jr. has his first-ever ODI World Cup wicket. A short ball from Wasim and Bavuma went for the pull. THe ball hits the top half of Bavuma's bat and lobs up. Saud Shakeel completes an easy catch at square-leg. Bavuma departs for 28.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 67/2 in 9.5 overs

19:02 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK - Smacked!

SIX! First maximum of the chase for South Africa. Temba Bavuma takes on Haris Rauf in his first over. A slightly back of length delivery from Rauf and Bavuma pulls it in style to the deep mid-wicket fence.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 64/1 in 8.3 overs

18:53 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - 50 comes up for South Africa in 6.5 overs in 271 chase

Temba Bavuma 17* | Rassie van der Dussen 5*

18:52 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK - Bavuma on the move!

FOUR! FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma. A fine paddle-sweep and Bavuma then follows it up with a lovely inside-out shot over extra-cover off Mohammad Nawaz.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 47/1 in 6.3 overs

18:50 (IST), Oct, 27

SA vs PAK - Bowlers keep in tight!

A couple of tight overs after the fall of QDK as Pakistan bowlers look to build pressure on Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen. Shaheen Afridi has bounced back superbly after the 19-run beating he took in his first over. Has given away just two runs and picked up a wicket in his next two overs. Mohammad Nawaz too bowling in a tight channel from the other end.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 39/1 in 6 overs

18:37 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA - Shaheen strikes!

OUT! Shaheen Afridi has his revenge! Quinton de Kock departs for 24 as Pakistan have their first breakthrough. Shaheen bowls a short ball and de Kock pulls it straight down the throat of Mohammad Wasim at fine-leg. Early blow for South Africa as in-form de Kock falls.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 34/1 in 3.3 overs

18:31 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - QDK goes all guns blazing!

FOUR boundaries in an over! What a start to this chase from South Africa. Quinton de Kock goes hammer and tongs in first Shaheen Afridi over. A couple of gorgeous cover-drives, a flick to the deep mid-wicket fence and an outside edge that flew over the first slip fielder. QDK is up and running in this chase of 271.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 30/0 in 2 overs

18:27 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA - Creamed!

FOUR! Quinton de Kock gets underway with a lovely cover drive. A half-volley outside off from Iftikhar Ahmed and QDK drilled it through the in-field as the ball raced to the fence.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 10/0 in 0.3 overs

18:23 (IST), Oct, 27

Blow for Pakistan - Third ball into the game and Shadab Khan is walking off the field with a head injury!

Shadab got off balance while throwing at the non-striker's end and fell badly on his back. Seems like an injury to the back of the head! It initially didn't look serious but then the stretcher was called to the centre of the field as Shadab looked in pain. He eventually walks off the field but looks in trouble.

18:17 (IST), Oct, 27

PAK vs SA Live - The chase is on in Chennai!

Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma are in the middle to begin this 271 chase for South Africa. Off spinner Iftikhar Ahmed to start the proceedings for Pakistan. A slip in place for Iftikhar. Bavuma on strike. Here we go!

18:08 (IST), Oct, 27

Early it was harder to bat on, the ball was gripping. But I kept on taking my chances, I know my strengths. I was fortunate enough that I scored runs. I just try to follow whatever role is given to me. Keep backing myself against spinners. Earlier in the tournament I was getting starts, but wasn't able to convert it, happy that I did it today. You can target the shorter boundary, you can take your chances on that side. This pitch is different as compared to the earlier one. It's all about taking early wickets. If we take early wickets, we are in the game.

- Pakistan's Saud Shakeel at the innings break

18:08 (IST), Oct, 27

South Africa need 271 for 5th win!

17:49 (IST), Oct, 27

Tabraiz Shamsi, Marco Jansen shine as Pakistan fold for 270

That's it! Pakistan innings comes to an end as Lungi Ngidi takes the final wicket in form of Mohammad Wasim Jr. Babar Azam and co. fold for 270 in the 47th over after opting to bat in Chennai in this must-win Match 26. Skipper Babar and Saud Shakeel hit fifties but once again it was a disappointing performance from the batters. No one really got going for Pakistan as they get to a par total against this high-profile South African batting unit. Tabraiz Shamsi led the way for the Proteas, grabbing a four-for. Marco Jansen grabbed three wickets while Gerald Coetzee picked up a couple! Can Pakistan defend this total? They have got the firepower in their bowling! The chase coming up shortly...

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Pakistan vs South Africa Highlights, World Cup 2023: South Africa grab fifth win to push Pakistan on brink of World Cup exit

- South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma after victory

- Pakitan skipper Babar Azam after defeat

- Player of the Match | Tabraiz Shamsi

Keshav Mahraj and Lungi Ngidi keep the fight alive as a 4-run over from Mohammad Wasim Jr comes to an end. Express pacer Haris Rauf now comes back into the attack for Pakistan.

Shaheen Afridi completes his final over to finish with figures of 10-0-45-3. South Africa still need 15 runs off 36 balls with Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi in the middle. Mohammad Wasim Jr to bowl the 45th over for Pakistan now!

Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi not panicking yet. Both looking a bit cautious with required rate just 2.43 RPO. A couple of tight overs from Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir as Pakistan look for two more wickets.Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 254/8 in 43 overs

OUT! Shaheen Afridi strikes from the other end as Paksitan make a terrific late comeback into the contest. Second wicket in six balls as South Africa slip in this chase of 271. Gerald Coetzee is caught behind for 10 with the Proteas needing another 21 runs.

Huge! David Miller goes big again. He is picking up Usama Mir beautifully. A fullish leg-break from Usama and Miller launches it over the deep mid-wicket fence.Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 167/4 in 26.2 overs

SIX! Huge! What a strike from David Miller. Usama Mir bowls right in the arc of Miller as he fires it over the wide long-on fence. A massive strike from the left-hander as the ball sails into the stands.Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 145/4 in 22.5 overs

SIX! A gift from Usama Mir and Heinrich Klaasen launches it into the stands. Mir bowls a huge full-toss and Klaasen's eyes lit up straightaway. He slams the ball over the deep fence with ease for his first boundary.Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 131/3 in 20.1 overs

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FOUR! Aiden Markram fires his second boundary. Mohammad Wasim Jr bowls a back of length delivery just outside off and Markram hits it over the min-on fielder. A couple of bounces and over the fence.Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 79/2 in 11.4 overs

FOUR! A gorgeous cover drive from Aiden Markram as he cracks his first boundary. A quick juicy half-volley from Haris Rauf outside off and Markram middles it to perfection. Finds the gap as the ball races to the fence in no time.Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 74/2 in 10.5 overs

Rassie van der Dussen 9*Aiden Markram 0*Shaheen Afridi 1/26Mohammad Wasim Jr 1/1Proteas need another 204 runs off 240 balls @ 5.1 RPO

SIX! First maximum of the chase for South Africa. Temba Bavuma takes on Haris Rauf in his first over. A slightly back of length delivery from Rauf and Bavuma pulls it in style to the deep mid-wicket fence.Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 64/1 in 8.3 overs

Temba Bavuma 17* | Rassie van der Dussen 5*

FOUR! FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma. A fine paddle-sweep and Bavuma then follows it up with a lovely inside-out shot over extra-cover off Mohammad Nawaz.Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 47/1 in 6.3 overs

FOUR! Quinton de Kock gets underway with a lovely cover drive. A half-volley outside off from Iftikhar Ahmed and QDK drilled it through the in-field as the ball raced to the fence. Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 10/0 in 0.3 overs

Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma are in the middle to begin this 271 chase for South Africa. Off spinner Iftikhar Ahmed to start the proceedings for Pakistan. A slip in place for Iftikhar. Bavuma on strike. Here we go!

- Pakistan's Saud Shakeel at the innings break

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Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi not panicking yet. Both looking a bit cautious with required rate just 2.43 RPO. A couple of tight overs from Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir as Pakistan look for two more wickets.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 254/8 in 43 overs

Huge! David Miller goes big again. He is picking up Usama Mir beautifully. A fullish leg-break from Usama and Miller launches it over the deep mid-wicket fence.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 167/4 in 26.2 overs

SIX! Huge! What a strike from David Miller. Usama Mir bowls right in the arc of Miller as he fires it over the wide long-on fence. A massive strike from the left-hander as the ball sails into the stands.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 145/4 in 22.5 overs

SIX! A gift from Usama Mir and Heinrich Klaasen launches it into the stands. Mir bowls a huge full-toss and Klaasen's eyes lit up straightaway. He slams the ball over the deep fence with ease for his first boundary.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 131/3 in 20.1 overs

FOUR! Aiden Markram fires his second boundary. Mohammad Wasim Jr bowls a back of length delivery just outside off and Markram hits it over the min-on fielder. A couple of bounces and over the fence.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 79/2 in 11.4 overs

FOUR! A gorgeous cover drive from Aiden Markram as he cracks his first boundary. A quick juicy half-volley from Haris Rauf outside off and Markram middles it to perfection. Finds the gap as the ball races to the fence in no time.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 74/2 in 10.5 overs

Rassie van der Dussen 9*
Aiden Markram 0*
Shaheen Afridi 1/26
Mohammad Wasim Jr 1/1

Proteas need another 204 runs off 240 balls @ 5.1 RPO

SIX! First maximum of the chase for South Africa. Temba Bavuma takes on Haris Rauf in his first over. A slightly back of length delivery from Rauf and Bavuma pulls it in style to the deep mid-wicket fence.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 64/1 in 8.3 overs

FOUR! FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma. A fine paddle-sweep and Bavuma then follows it up with a lovely inside-out shot over extra-cover off Mohammad Nawaz.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 47/1 in 6.3 overs

FOUR! Quinton de Kock gets underway with a lovely cover drive. A half-volley outside off from Iftikhar Ahmed and QDK drilled it through the in-field as the ball raced to the fence.

Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score - SA 10/0 in 0.3 overs