South Africa defeated Pakistan by one wicket in a tense end to push their Asian rivals to the brink of elimination from the World Cup in Chennai on Friday. South Africa bowled out Pakistan for 270 after which returned to overtake the goal, scoring 271 for 9 in 47.2 overs with Aiden Markram top-scoring with a 93-ball 91. Earlier, opting to bat, skipper Babar Azam made a 65-ball 50, whereas Saud Shakeel scored a run-a-ball 52. Shadab Khan additionally chipped in with a 36-ball 43. Nonetheless, Pakistan could not construct partnerships as South Africa managed to take wickets with Tabraiz Shamsi (4/60) rising as essentially the most profitable bowler.

Marco Jansen (3/43), Gerald Coetzee (2/42) and Lungi Ngidi (1/45) shared six wickets amongst them.

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