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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

20.6

Usama Mir to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.

27 October 2023 15:32

Pakistan vs South Africa

20.4

Usama Mir to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.

27 October 2023 15:31

Pakistan vs South Africa

20.2

Usama Mir to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Azam.

27 October 2023 15:30

Pakistan vs South Africa

20.1

SIX! Usama Mir to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

27 October 2023 15:30

Pakistan vs South Africa

19.6

Mohammad Nawaz to Heinrich Klaasen. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Wasim.

27 October 2023 15:28

Pakistan vs South Africa

19.5

Mohammad Nawaz to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shafique.

27 October 2023 15:28

Pakistan vs South Africa

19.4

Mohammad Nawaz to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot flick, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Rauf.

27 October 2023 15:27

Pakistan vs South Africa

19.2

Mohammad Nawaz to Heinrich Klaasen. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Wasim.

27 October 2023 15:26

Pakistan vs South Africa

18.6

Usama Mir to Heinrich Klaasen. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.

27 October 2023 15:24

Pakistan vs South Africa

18.5

OUT! L.B.W. Usama Mir to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, hit pad.

27 October 2023 15:23