In a high-stakes clash at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium during the ICC World Cup 2023, South Africa emerged victorious, edging out Pakistan by a single wicket. Pakistan, opting to bat first, displayed commendable performance with a total of 270 runs, led by standout contributions from Babar Azam (50), Saud Shakeel (52), and Shadab Khan (43). Tabraiz Shamsi proved pivotal for the Proteas, securing four crucial wickets.
In pursuit of 271, South Africa faced challenges, but Aiden Markram’s exceptional 91 ultimately sealed a heart-pounding one-wicket win with 16 balls remaining. Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi played a key role, taking three crucial wickets in the match.
Pakistan’s 4th Consecutive Loss in World Cup: Check Stats
This defeat marks Pakistan’s first-ever streak of four consecutive losses in Cricket World Cup history. Meanwhile, South Africa’s triumph propels them to the top of the points table, putting them in a strong position for the semi-finals. On the contrary, this unprecedented string of losses jeopardizes Pakistan’s semi-final prospects, prompting them to reevaluate their strategy.
