Pakistan revived their World Cup 2019 campaign with a 49-run win over South Africa, who were forced out of the contention for the semi-finals, at Lord's in London on Sunday. Wahab Riaz and Shadab Khan picked up three wickets each after an impressive 89-run knock by Haris Sohail as Pakistan restricted South Africa to 259 for nine in their chase of 309. After opting to bat, Pakistan got off to a brilliant start as both openers Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman scored identical knocks of 44. Coming at number three, Babar Azam impressed with an 80-ball 69, decorated with seven boundaries. Mohammad Hafeez was trapped LBW for 20 by Aiden Markram in the 42nd over. Sohail then stepped on the accelerator and smashed nine boundaries and three sixes to delight the London crowd with his 59-ball 89. All-rounder Imad Wasim contributed with 23 runs off 15 balls, including three boundaries, as Pakistan posted 309 for seven in their allotted 50 overs. South Africa's bid to avoid World Cup elimination got off to a nervy start as they lost their opener Hashim Amla for one in the second over. Apart from Quinton de Kock's 47, Faf du Plessis' 63 and an unbeaten knock of 46 by Andile Phehlukwayo, no South Africa batsman managed to put up a strong fight despite a sloppy fielding by Pakistan. For just the second time in their history, South Africa will fail to reach the World Cup knockout stages. (SCORECARD)Â
World Cup 2019 Match Today Highlights Between Pakistan vs South Africa, Straight from Lord's, London.
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Pakistan win by 49 runs
250 up for South Africa
David Miller survives again
Sloppy show continues
150 up for South Africa
Too much luck for Miller
David Miller comes to bat
Fifty for Faf du Plessis
Rassie van der Dussen comes to bat
100 up for South Africa
Aiden Markram comes to bat
50 up for South Africa
South Africa anxious
Pakistan score 308/7
In the air... but safe
Fifty for Haris Sohail
50 stand for Babar, Haris
Fifty for Babar Azam
150 up for South Africa
Haris Sohail comes to bat
South Africa lose review
Mohammad Hafeez comes to bat
Record for Imran Tahir
Babar Azam comes to bat
Fakhar Zaman survives
Economical from Phehlukwayo
Players are out in the middle!
Pakistan Cricket Team
South Africa Cricket Team