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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

27.6

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shadab Khan. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Markram.

27 October 2023 11:43

Pakistan vs South Africa

27.5

OUT! Caught. Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, Gloved, caught by de Kock.

27 October 2023 11:41

Pakistan vs South Africa

27.4

Tabraiz Shamsi to Saud Shakeel. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.

27 October 2023 11:38

Pakistan vs South Africa

27.3

Tabraiz Shamsi to Saud Shakeel. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, mis-timed to silly point for no runs.

27 October 2023 11:37

Pakistan vs South Africa

27.2

Tabraiz Shamsi to Saud Shakeel. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.

27 October 2023 11:36

Pakistan vs South Africa

27.1

FOUR! Tabraiz Shamsi to Saud Shakeel. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

27 October 2023 11:36

Pakistan vs South Africa

26.6

Lungi Ngidi to Saud Shakeel. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Klaasen.

27 October 2023 11:35

Pakistan vs South Africa

26.5

Lungi Ngidi to Saud Shakeel. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Miller.

27 October 2023 11:34

Pakistan vs South Africa

26.4

Lungi Ngidi to Saud Shakeel. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

27 October 2023 11:34

Pakistan vs South Africa

26.3

Lungi Ngidi to Saud Shakeel. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Miller.

27 October 2023 11:33