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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

45.4

Haris Rauf to Tabraiz Shamsi. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, off stump on the front foot working, leading edge to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Shafique.

27 October 2023 17:51

Pakistan vs South Africa

45.3

OUT! Caught & Bowled. Haris Rauf to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off.

27 October 2023 17:50

Pakistan vs South Africa

45.2

Haris Rauf to Lungi Ngidi. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.

27 October 2023 17:48

Pakistan vs South Africa

45.1

Haris Rauf to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, inside edge to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ahmed.

27 October 2023 17:48

Pakistan vs South Africa

44.6

Muhammad Wasim to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Azam.

27 October 2023 17:46

Pakistan vs South Africa

44.6

Wide Muhammad Wasim to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.

27 October 2023 17:45

Pakistan vs South Africa

44.5

Muhammad Wasim to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.

27 October 2023 17:45

Pakistan vs South Africa

44.4

Muhammad Wasim to Lungi Ngidi. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Ahmed.

27 October 2023 17:44

Pakistan vs South Africa

44.3

Muhammad Wasim to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, mis-timed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.

27 October 2023 17:43

Pakistan vs South Africa

44.2

Muhammad Wasim to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.

27 October 2023 17:43