South Africa are out of the tournament while Pakistan could still sneak into the semifinals with favourable results.
PAK vs SA World Cup 2019: Pakistan kept alive their slender hopes of making the semifinals while knocking South Africa out of the ICC World Cup with a 49-run win at Lord's in London on Sunday. Batting first, the 1992 champions posted 308 for seven with Haris Sohail's 59-ball 89 being the highlight of their innings. In reply, South Africa were stopped at 259 for nine in 50 overs.
With just three points from seven outings, South Africa are out of the tournament while Pakistan could still sneak into the semifinals, provided they win their remaining matches and other results go in their favour.
Chasing 309, South Africa began on a poor note, losing Hashim Amla (2) in the second over to the swing of Mohammad Amir. Skipper Faf du Plessis (63 off 79 balls) joined Quinton de Kock (47 off 60) and the duo shared 87 runs for the second wicket to keep South Africa in the game. De Kock fell three short of a fifty, and the Proteas lost two more wickets after that, giving Pakistan the upper hand.
A 53-run partnership ensued between Rassie van der Dussen (36) and David Miller (31), but the former got out while trying to hit Shadab Khan against the turn. Miller, who failed to make use of two reprieves, was bowled by Shaheen Afridi to dash whatever little hopes South Africa had at that point. Later, Andile Phehlukwayo blazed away to 46 off 32 balls with six boundaries but it was too late for South Africa.
Pakistan vs South Africa (PAK vs SA): Scorecard
South Africa (SA): 259/9 ( 50 overs )
Pakistan (PAK): 308/7 ( 50 overs )
Earlier, Pakistan posted a good total of 308/7 in their 50 overs against South Africa in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match at Lord's on Sunday. Haris Sohail smashed a rapid-fire 89 off 59 balls to help Pakistan post a 300-plus score leaving South Africa with a sizeable run chase to keep their slim World Cup hopes alive.
Pakistan got off to a flying start with openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq hammering 81 runs for the first wicket. Both openers departed for 44 to Imran Tahir while Aiden Markram claimed the wicket of Mohammad Hafeez for 20. Babar Azam and Haris Sohail constructed a good partnership taking Pakistan past 200. They added 81 runs for the fourth wicket before Akile Phelkuwayo sent back Azam (69).
Sohail then added 71 runs with Imad Wasim (23 off 15 balls) that gave Pakistan innings the impetus it needed in this must-win game. The last 10 overs yielded 91 runs, with Sohail doing most of the damage.
Here's the story of the match in pictures:
1. Pakistan win toss and opt to bat
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Sarfaraz Ahmed made the correct call at the toss and this time, unlike against India, chose to bat first.
Pakistan vs South Africa (PAK vs SA) Playing 11s:
Pakistan (Playing XI): Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed(w/c), Haris Sohail, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir.
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis(c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir.
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2. Fakhar, Imam give good start
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Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq gave Pakistan a good start. They added 81 runs for the first wicket. (Image: AFP)
3. Imran Tahir removes Fakhar Zaman
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Imran Tahir broke the partnership in his first over. Fakhar Zaman (44) was caught at first slip after making a mess of his scoop. (Image: Reuters)
4. Imran Tahir takes stunner to get Imam-ul-Haq out
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Imran Tahir then took a one-handed catch off his own bowling to dismiss Imam-ul-Haq. Imam (44) went for the drive but Tahir dove to his right to take a brilliant catch. Pakistan 98/2 in 20.3 overs. (Image: Reuters)
5. Babar Azam survives DRS review
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Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez moved the score forward. Azam survived a close LBW call as South Africa lost their review. They added 45 runs for the third wicket. (Image: AFP)
6. Aiden Markram traps Mohammad Hafeez
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Aiden Markram ended the partnership between Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez when he trapped the latter leg-before-wicket for 20. Pakistan 143/3 in 30 overs. (Image: AFP)
7. Babar Azam scores 69
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Babar Azam and Haris Sohail constructed a good partnership taking Pakistan past 200. Azam later picked up the pace before he was caught off the bowling of Andile Phehlukwayo. He went for 69 off 80 balls. (Image: AFP)
8. Haris Sohail's 89 takes Pakistan past 300
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Haris Sohail helped Pakistan past 300 with a scintillating 59-ball 89. Playing in his first match of the tournament since the outing against West Indies in their opener, Sohail smashed nine fours and three sixes to help the cause of Pakistan. (Image: Reuters)
9. Mohammad Amir gets Hashim Amla out
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Mohammad Amir got the wicket on his very first. He trapped Hashim Amla (2) before the wicket but the umpire did not give it out. Pakistan reviewed it and got the wicket. (Image: AFP)
10. Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis put SA on track
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Quinton de Kock and Faf du Plessis then added 87 runs for the second wicket to put South Africa back on track. (Image: PTI)
11. Shadab Khan removes Quinton de Kock
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Shadab Khan broke the partnership as Quinton de Kock (47) was caught in deep. South Africa 91/2 in 19.2 overs. (Image: PTI)
12. Aiden Markram bowled by Shadab
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Aiden Markram became the second victim of Shadab Khan as he was beaten by the low bounce. (Image: Reuters)
13. Faf du Plessis completes half-century
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Faf du Plessis soon completed his half-century and kept his team alive in the chase. (Image: Reuters)
14. Pakistan win by 49 runs
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A 53-run partnership ensued between Rassie van der Dussen (36) and David Miller (31), but the former got out while trying to hit Shadab Khan against the turn. Miller, who failed to make use of two reprieves, was bowled by Shaheen Afridi to dash whatever little hopes South Africa had at that point.
Andile Phehlukwayo blazed away to 46 off 32 balls with six boundaries. Wahab Riaz (3/46) returned to take some lower order wickets as South Africa could reach 259/9 in their 50 overs. Pakistan won the match by 49 runs. (Image: AFP)
