Courtesy of tonight’s win, Pakistan stay in contention for the semi-finals with all to play for in their last group game. whereas, South Africa needs to beat the Netherlands on Sunday in order to seal their spot in the semis. As we get to the business end of the tournament, Group 1 action resumes tomorrow with a doubleheader. It will be Ireland taking on New Zealand first and that will begin at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT) followed by Australia taking on Afghanistan at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT) in the second game of the day. As always, you can join us for the build-ups that begin much sooner. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Nov 03 Babar, the skipper of Pakistan, says that they performed well 'and' he is happy with the win. Adds that they were not up to the mark, but Haris, came on and set the momentum. Further, says that everyone is his best player and everyone is the match winner. Says that the first two losses cost them but, the way they played their last two was amazing. Ends by saying that cricket is a funny game and anything can happen.
Nov 03 Temba, the skipper of South Africa, says that he is disappointed with the bowling and fielding towards the end. Adds that they shouldn't have allowed Pakistan to post a formidable score after them being 5 wickets down. Shares that they need to ask questions of themselves and come up with answers and solutions. He Credits Pakistan with the way they batted and bowled. Reckons that weather is not an excuse since the bowlers practice with the wet ball as well. Feels that they did not adapt quickly and bowled with the shorter side of the ground instead of using the bigger side. Ends by saying that the game against the Netherlands is a big game for them and they will try to take learnings from tonight's game to that game on Sunday.
Nov 03 Shadab Khan wins the Player of the Match for his all-round performance. He says that he has done this in PSL as well, Adds that this is an international game and so this is the best one. Further says that the pitch was a good one and a bit slower compared to Perth and has a spin as well. Mentions that he is happy to bat anywhere. Ends by saying that he is happy with the win and contributes to the team.
Nov 03 Earlier in the night, Pakistan were off to a shaky start having been reduced to 43-4. The fifties by Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed helped Pakistan swing momentum their way and post a challenging total on the board. South Africa was sharp with the new ball but leaked aplenty in the death overs.
Nov 03 A complete performance by Pakistan! It was Shaheen Afridi who set the tone for Pakistan with two wickets in his first two overs. Just when a partnership was blossoming, Shadab Khan removed both set batters in the eighth over just before the rain intervened. With 73 needed off the final five overs, Pakistan held their nerves and successfully defended the total.
Nov 03 South Africa too lost one of their openers early when Quinton de Kock was dismissed in the first over. Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram then steadied the ship and kept the scoreboard ticking. With the threat of rain looming large, South Africa lost both batters in one over to put them in more misery. The revised target of 142 proved to be a lot and as a result, South Africa fell short by 33 runs.
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