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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

14.5

Haris Rauf to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, missed to leg gully for 1 run, mis-fielded by Rizwan.

27 October 2023 15:06

Pakistan vs South Africa

14.4

Haris Rauf to Rassie van der Dussen. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shafique.

27 October 2023 15:04

Pakistan vs South Africa

14.3

Haris Rauf to Aiden Markram. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, well timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wasim.

27 October 2023 15:04

Pakistan vs South Africa

14.2

Haris Rauf to Rassie van der Dussen. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shafique.

27 October 2023 15:03

Pakistan vs South Africa

14.1

Haris Rauf to Aiden Markram. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run.

27 October 2023 15:03

Pakistan vs South Africa

13.6

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

27 October 2023 14:59

Pakistan vs South Africa

13.5

Mohammad Nawaz to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs.

27 October 2023 14:58

Pakistan vs South Africa

13.4

SIX! Mohammad Nawaz to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

27 October 2023 14:58

Pakistan vs South Africa

13.3

Mohammad Nawaz to Rassie van der Dussen. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.

27 October 2023 14:57

Pakistan vs South Africa

13.2

Mohammad Nawaz to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.

27 October 2023 14:56