In a thrilling match, South Africa clinched a 1-wicket win against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Despite a spirited performance by Pakistan's bowlers, South Africa's batters successfully chased Pakistan's target of 271 runs.
Pakistan got off to a good start, with openers Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam putting on an 80-run partnership. However, South Africa's bowlers then made a comeback, with Tabraiz Shamsi picking up three wickets and Lungi Ngidi taking two. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 270 in 49.3 overs.
South Africa's chase got off to a wobbly start, with the team losing three wickets in the first 10 overs. However, Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen then steadied the innings with a 101-run partnership. Van der Dussen was eventually dismissed for 69, but Bavuma continued to fight on, scoring a half-century.
South Africa were reduced to 225/9 in the 47th over, but David Miller and Kagiso Rabada then added a crucial 46-run partnership for the 10th wicket to take the team to victory. Miller scored an unbeaten 39, while Rabada contributed 20.
This victory marked the end of South Africa's 24-year ODI World Cup drought against Pakistan and secured their fifth win in six matches. With this win, South Africa have moved to the top of the points table, while Pakistan are now in third place.
Brief Summary: South Africa beat Pakistan by 1 wicket in a thrilling ODI World Cup 2023 match in Chennai. South Africa successfully chased Pakistan's target of 271 runs, thanks to half-centuries from Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen, and a crucial 46-run partnership between David Miller and Kagiso Rabada in the 10th wicket.
