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Aiden Markram cracked a crucial half-century as table-topping South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a semi-final place with their fifth win in six matches.
South Africa began well chasing 271 as Quinton de Kock (24) and Temba Bavuma (28) landed early blows before Pakistan struck back with timely wickets, but Markram (91) held his nerve to take them close and they eventually got home in 47.2 overs.
Usama Mir (2-45) came on as a concussion substitute after Shadab Khan hurt himself fielding and he got rid of Rassie van der Dussen and took a catch to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen while David Miller (29) and Marco Jansen (20) departed after cameos.
But the Proteas would not be denied a first victory batting second in the event despite Markram falling to Usama and Gerald Coetzee to Shaheen Afridi (3-45), as Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi hung on to settle the tense contest.
Pakistan vs South Africa
24.3
Usama Mir to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.
Pakistan vs South Africa
24.2
Usama Mir to David Miller. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.
Pakistan vs South Africa
24.1
Usama Mir to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
Pakistan vs South Africa
23.6
Muhammad Wasim to David Miller. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs South Africa
23.5
APPEAL! Muhammad Wasim to David Miller. Short, to leg on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan, appeal made for Caught.
Pakistan vs South Africa
23.4
Muhammad Wasim to David Miller. Length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Nawaz.
Pakistan vs South Africa
23.3
Muhammad Wasim to David Miller. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs South Africa
23.2
Muhammad Wasim to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, direct hit by Ahmed, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs South Africa
23.1
Muhammad Wasim to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Afridi.
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