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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

8.1

Haris Rauf to Rassie van der Dussen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, direct hit by Khan.

27 October 2023 14:28

Pakistan vs South Africa

7.6

FOUR! Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.

27 October 2023 14:27

Pakistan vs South Africa

7.5

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.

27 October 2023 14:26

Pakistan vs South Africa

7.4

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, mis-fielded by Rizwan.

27 October 2023 14:25

Pakistan vs South Africa

7.2

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.

27 October 2023 14:24

Pakistan vs South Africa

6.6

Mohammad Nawaz to Temba Bavuma. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

27 October 2023 14:22

Pakistan vs South Africa

6.5

FOUR! Mohammad Nawaz to Temba Bavuma. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed past long on for 4 runs.

27 October 2023 14:22

Pakistan vs South Africa

6.4

Mohammad Nawaz to Temba Bavuma. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

27 October 2023 14:21

Pakistan vs South Africa

6.3

FOUR! Mohammad Nawaz to Temba Bavuma. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

27 October 2023 14:21

Pakistan vs South Africa

6.2

FOUR! Mohammad Nawaz to Temba Bavuma. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.

27 October 2023 14:20