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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

24.4

Lungi Ngidi to Babar Azam. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

27 October 2023 11:22

Pakistan vs South Africa

24.3

Lungi Ngidi to Iftikhar Ahmed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.

27 October 2023 11:21

Pakistan vs South Africa

24.2

FOUR! Lungi Ngidi to Iftikhar Ahmed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

27 October 2023 11:20

Pakistan vs South Africa

24.1

Lungi Ngidi to Iftikhar Ahmed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Markram.

27 October 2023 11:19

Pakistan vs South Africa

23.6

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

27 October 2023 11:18

Pakistan vs South Africa

23.5

Tabraiz Shamsi to Iftikhar Ahmed. Googly length ball, to leg down the track working, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Miller.

27 October 2023 11:17

Pakistan vs South Africa

23.3

Tabraiz Shamsi to Iftikhar Ahmed. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj.

27 October 2023 11:16

Pakistan vs South Africa

23.2

Tabraiz Shamsi to Iftikhar Ahmed. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.

27 October 2023 11:15

Pakistan vs South Africa

23.1

Tabraiz Shamsi to Babar Azam. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.

27 October 2023 11:15

Pakistan vs South Africa

22.6

Keshav Maharaj to Iftikhar Ahmed. Stock ball half volley, middle stump down the track driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

27 October 2023 11:14