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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

40.3

Usama Mir to Keshav Maharaj. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ahmed.

27 October 2023 17:20

Pakistan vs South Africa

40.2

OUT! Caught. Usama Mir to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Azam. Is there a twist in this game?

27 October 2023 17:19

Pakistan vs South Africa

40.1

Usama Mir to Gerald Coetzee. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.

27 October 2023 17:18

Pakistan vs South Africa

39.6

Shaheen Afridi to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Azam, fielded by Wasim.

27 October 2023 17:16

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39.5

Shaheen Afridi to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.

27 October 2023 17:15

Pakistan vs South Africa

39.4

Shaheen Afridi to Gerald Coetzee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to gully for 1 run, shy attempt by ul-Haq.

27 October 2023 17:15

Pakistan vs South Africa

39.3

Shaheen Afridi to Gerald Coetzee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs.

27 October 2023 17:14

Pakistan vs South Africa

39.2

Shaheen Afridi to Gerald Coetzee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Mir.

27 October 2023 17:13

Pakistan vs South Africa

38.6

Haris Rauf to Gerald Coetzee. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.

27 October 2023 17:11

Pakistan vs South Africa

38.5

Haris Rauf to Gerald Coetzee. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed to third man for 2 runs, run save by Afridi.

27 October 2023 17:10