Pakistan vs South Africa Highlights, World Cup 2019: Pakistan Remain In Semis Contention After Beating South Africa
Pakistan vs South Africa Highlights, 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup: Pakistan rode on a disciplined bowling attack to restrict South Africa to 259/9 in their chase of 309.
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. South Africa have been restricted to 259/9 in their chase of 309. Wahab Riaz and Shadab Khan impressed with three wickets each after an 89-run knock by Haris Sohail. Pakistan have kept their hopes alive with the victory, while South Africa were eliminated from the race to semi-finals.
They beat by 49 runs, with Amir and Riaz among the wickets after half-centuries from Sohail and Azam took them to 308/7. #WeHaveWeWillpic.twitter.com/vjJgNm11Cb
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Imran tahir plays it nicely and runs for a single. Andile Phehlukwayo was hesitant on the other side. The duo completes a run despite the mix-up as Pakistan missed a direct throw.
Wahab Riaz strikes again, castles Kagiso Rabada for 3. South Africa are 239/8 in 46.5 overs and staring at a defeat. They still require 70 runs in 19 balls.
Excellent placement from Andile Phehlukwayo. He hits Mohammad Amir to get back-to-back boundaries for South Africa. Phehlukwayo is trying his best but, South Africa need 72 runs more runs in in 24 balls.
Andile Phehlukwayo is now in charge of the chase, slog sweeps Shadab Khan over the mid-wicket for a boundary. South Africa are 220/6, need 89 runs in 37 balls.
Andile Phehlukwayo tries to ease off some pressure with a boundary. He smashes Shaheen Afridi to fine leg leg for four and takes South Africa past 200 in 42.1 overs.
David Miller finally departs after getting three lives. South Africa's hope is broken with the sixth wicket in a tough chase of 309. Shaheen Afridi castles Miller down to claim his first wicket in the 41st over.
David Miller gets another lifeline as he opts for review after the umpire adjudges him LBW off a Shadab Khan delivery. The UltraEdge shows there was the bat involved. And the umpire overturns his decision.
Shadab Khan claims his third wicket as Rassie van der Dussen departs for 36. The set batsman has finally been uprooted by Pakistan as Mohammad Hafeez takes an easy but high catch. South Africa are now five down in the chase of 309.
After 38 overs, South Africa are 182/4, need 127 runs to win. David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen, with a boundary and a six respectively, have brought South Africa back in contest. Can they guide South Africa home, that too with dark clouds looming over Lord's?
On the subsequent ball, Mohammad Amir put down an easy catch and David Miller gets another lifeline. Bowler Wahab Riaz must be disappointed with his teammates.
David Miller smashes Wahab Riaz through the covers to get a much-needed boundary. The required run rate is 9.85 and South Africa need more such intentional boundaries from their batsmen at the moment.
David Miller dropped on 2 by Mohammad Amir off his own delivery. He well judged the caught and bowled opportunity, claimed the catch, only to let it slip out for his hands. It would have been a third wicket for Amir and fifth loss for South Africa.
One captain dismisses the other. Sarfaraz Ahmed takes an easy high catch off the Mohammad Amir delivery as Faf du Plessis departs for 63. Amir was called back into the attack and he delivered with a most valuable scalp.
Rassie van der Dussen announces his arrival in chase, his wicket-taker Shadab Khan to pick up a boundary. The ball was in the air for quite some time but diving Mohammad Amir couldn't grab an easy catch at long-off.
Faf du Plessis scores his 34th half-century in ODIs. South Africa are 109/3 in 25.3 overs, need 200 runs to win. This is the second fifty by the South Africa skipper, after one against Bangladesh at The Oval. Can he lead South Africa to a much-required win today?
Second wicket for Shadab Khan. Aiden Markram misses it and loses his wicket for 7. South Africa are three down in their chase of 309. Still, 206 runs away from the target.
Quinton de Kock misses out on a half-century, departs for 47. Imam-up-Haq takes an impressive lowly catch, confirms third umpire after a soft signal OUT by the on-field umpire. Shadab Khan gives Pakistan the much-needed breakthrough. South Africa are 91/2 in 19.2 overs.
Time for drinks! South Africa have revived their innings after the second-over dismissal of Hashim Amla. Quinton de Kock has gained confidence after a nervous beginning. With skipper Faf du Plessis, De Kock has helped South Africa reach 73/1 in 17 overs.
Wahab Riaz concludes the 15th over with a bouncers, left clearly by Quinton de Kock. He concedes just 3 runs. South Africa are 62/1, need 247 runs to win.
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