ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Pakistan vs South Africa Highlights, ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023
What an amazing match with all the twist and turn!!
It was Pakistan Vs South Africa in the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 Had gone down in history as one of the most exciting and emotional matches ever one can witness. It was a roller-coaster of emotions, a battle of wills, and a witness to the unpredictable beauty of cricket with South Africa coming out As the winner.
Pakistan’s Innings:
Pakistan came up to bat first and set a target of 270 runs for South Africa to chase. Their innings had it all – the star innings of their captain Babar Azam with the bat, who scored a crucial 50 runs for the teams, The lower-middle order was well-complemented by Saud Shakeel, who contributed a significant 52 runs, and the explosive Shadab Khan, who added 43 runs provided the much-needed acceleration. Pakistan had a strong start, but South Africa’s bowlers, particularly Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi, were relentless, causing a dramatic collapse of their batting lineup in the latter half of the innings.
Best Performers (Pakistan):
- Best Batsman: Saud Shakeel (52 runs)
- Best Bowler: Shaheen Afridi (3/45)
South Africa’s Innings:
In response, South Africa’s chasedown was nothing more than a heart-pounding affair. Their opener Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma provided a solid start, but couldn’t maintain the momentum. Aiden Markram was the savior, standing firm with an impressive 91-run innings. His partnership with David Miller was a lifeline for South Africa. After Miller’s departure, it was the all-rounder Marco Jansen who turned the tide of the match, contributing with both bat and ball.
The climax of the match was nothing short of nail nail-biting scene. South Africa needed 6 runs from the final over with just one wicket in hand. The tension was super as Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, the last two batsmen, faced the Pakistani bowler’s best spacer. With nerves of steel, they managed to score the required runs, and Shamsi’s boundary in the final over sent the stadium into a frenzy. South Africa managed to pull off a tough one-wicket victory.
Best Performers (South Africa):
- Best Batsman: Aiden Markram (91 runs)
- Best Bowler: Shamsi (4/60)
This match will be remembered as a fighting spirit and determination of both sides. It was a classic cricket showdown filled with breathtaking moments and a class finish. South Africa emerged as the victors, but it was a match where the underdogs snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, showcasing the unpredictable beauty of cricket. It was a day when emotions ran high, and cricket fans around the world were treated to a spectacle that would be etched in their memories for years to come.
Pakistan Innings: 270/10 (46.4 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Shafique c Lungi Ngidi b Marco Jansen | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 52.94 |
| Imam-ul-Haq c Klaasen b Marco Jansen | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Babar Azam (c) c de Kock b Shamsi | 50 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 76.92 |
| Rizwan (wk) c de Kock b Gerald Coetzee | 31 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 114.81 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed c Klaasen b Shamsi | 21 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 67.74 |
| Saud Shakeel c de Kock b Shamsi | 52 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Shadab Khan c Maharaj b Gerald Coetzee | 43 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 119.44 |
| Mohammad Nawaz c Miller b Marco Jansen | 24 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 100.00 |
| Shaheen Afridi c Maharaj b Shamsi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr c de Kock b Lungi Ngidi | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 77.78 |
| Haris Rauf (not out) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 19 (b 4, lb 0, w 11, nb 4, p 0)
Powerplay: Over 0.1-10: Runs 58
Fall of Wickets:
- 20-1 (Shafique, 4.3)
- 38-2 (Imam-ul-Haq, 6.3)
- 86-3 (Rizwan, 15.5)
- 129-4 (Iftikhar Ahmed, 25.1)
- 141-5 (Babar Azam, 27.5)
- 225-6 (Shadab Khan, 39.4)
- 240-7 (Saud Shakeel, 42.1)
- 259-8 (Shaheen Afridi, 44.2)
- 268-9 (Mohammad Nawaz, 45.5)
- 270-10 (Mohammad Wasim Jr, 46.4)
Bowling Figures for South Africa
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
| Marco Jansen | 9 | 1 | 43 | 3 | 4.78 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 7.4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 5.90 |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 9 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 6.22 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 7 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 10 | 0 | 60 | 4 | 6.00 |
South Africa Innings: 271/9 (47.2 Overs)
| Batsman (Dismissal) | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Temba Bavuma (c) (c Saud Shakeel b Mohammad Wasim Jr) | 28 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 103.70 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) (c Mohammad Wasim Jr b Shaheen Afridi) | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 171.43 |
| Rassie van der Dussen (lbw b Usama Mir) | 21 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Aiden Markram (c Babar Azam b Usama Mir) | 91 | 93 | 7 | 3 | 97.85 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (c Usama Mir b Mohammad Wasim Jr) | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 120.00 |
| David Miller (c Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi) | 29 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 87.88 |
| Marco Jansen (c Babar Azam b Haris Rauf) | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Gerald Coetzee (c Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi) | 10 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Keshav Maharaj (not out) | 7 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Lungi Ngidi (c and b Haris Rauf) | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi (not out) | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
- Extras: 21 (b 1, lb 5, w 15)
- Powerplay: Overs:0.1-10: Runs 67
Fall of Wickets:
- 34-1 (Quinton de Kock, 3.3)
- 67-2 (Temba Bavuma, 9.5)
- 121-3 (Rassie van der Dussen, 18.5)
- 136-4 (Heinrich Klaasen, 21.4)
- 206-5 (David Miller, 33.1)
- 235-6 (Marco Jansen, 36.5)
- 250-7 (Aiden Markram, 40.2)
- 250-8 (Gerald Coetzee, 41.1)
- 260-9 (Lungi Ngidi, 45.3)
Bowling Figures for Pakistan
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.70 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 0 | 45 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 6.2 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 6.30 |
| Haris Rauf | 10 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 6.20 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | 10 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Usama Mir | 8 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 5.60 |
