South Africa Vs Pakistan: The thrilling ICC Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Pakistan, featuring South Africa’s one-wicket victory and Tabraiz Shamsi’s remarkable performance. Discover key statistics, including Pakistan’s unprecedented four successive losses, and South Africa’s historic win against Pakistan.
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A Nail-Biting Finish
In a heart-pounding encounter in the ICC Cricket World Cup, South Africa emerged victorious over Pakistan by the narrowest of margins, winning by just 1 wicket. The match, played at the MA Chidambaram stadium, saw Tabraiz Shamsi shine as the Player of the Match for his remarkable all-round performance.
South Africa’s Semifinal Aspirations Soar
The thrilling victory propelled South Africa to the top of the tournament table, bolstering their chances of making it to the semifinals. On the flip side, Pakistan experienced a historic setback, losing four consecutive matches for the first time in their Cricket World Cup history. This streak significantly jeopardizes their semifinal aspirations, leaving the team with much soul-searching to do.
Post-Match Interviews:
Temba Bavuma | South Africa captain: After the nail-biting finish, South African captain Temba Bavuma expressed his delight at the team’s performance. He acknowledged the pressure of chasing but stressed the importance of open conversations within the team to rectify their chasing woes. Bavuma also hinted at a blueprint for when they bat first and the need for more clinical batting performances.
Bavuma shared positive news about Kagiso Rabada’s fitness, explaining that his absence was due to lower back issues but he would be back in contention soon. He praised Tabraiz Shamsi’s outstanding contribution with both bat and ball, highlighting the senior player’s crucial role in securing the victory.
It is chaos at the moment. The guys are enjoying the moment. The guys are picking up Shamsi. Chaos at the moment. Nail-biting finish, if you are a South African fan, you will be happy. Pressure with us chasing, we haven’t done well to rectify that. It will be easier to have those conversations especially after the win. You need to have the guys in the best situations and truly speak out as to what they were thinking. Hard to say now but those conversations will happen. It is something we have spoken and something which has been thrown about. We have a blueprint when we bat first, we can’t say with conviction we have that when we are chasing. We want to be a lot more clinical with the bat. That’s nice to hear. KG (Rabada) is good, it was more precautionary, he is experiencing lower back issues and a couple of days rest before New Zealand and he will be in contention. Ecstatic for Shamsi, started with the ball, came in when conditions were helpful and then with the bat. We have seen Shamsi gloating on social media about his batting. It won’t stop for the next two weeks but it’s nice for a senior guy like Shamsi to come out with the bat like that.
Temba Bavuma
Babar Azam | Pakistan captain: Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, expressed disappointment despite a valiant effort by his team. He believed that Pakistan fell short by 10-15 runs in their batting innings, which ultimately cost them the game. Babar also commented on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) call, suggesting that had it gone their way, it could have favored Pakistan’s cause.
Babar remained hopeful about Pakistan’s chances in the tournament, emphasizing the importance of giving their best in the remaining matches.
We are very close, we did not finish well. Very disappointing for the whole team. We fought back very well. In the batting we were 10-15 short. The fast bowlers and spinners fought well but unfortunately it was not to be. It is part of the game, in DRS it is part of the game. Had he given it out, it would have favored us. We have an opportunity to win this and stay in the race but not to be. We will try our best in the next 3 matches and put our efforts and play for Pakistan. Let’s see where we will stand after that.
Babar Azam
Tabraiz Shamsi | Player of the Match: Tabraiz Shamsi was understandably ecstatic after being named Player of the Match. He credited his teammates for setting the stage for his performance and acknowledged that in cricket, fortunes can swing both ways. Shamsi spoke about the pressure in the final over and his decision to focus on defending and getting his partner, Lungi Ngidi, on strike. He described the moment as a dream come true, contributing to the team’s victory.
Really happy. I knew I had to do a job there, but the guys before me set it up. Credit goes to those guys too. I’ve played enough cricket to know sometimes it goes for you, sometimes it doesn’t. I didn’t expect to be here with my pads on doing this interview. (On the last over) If I tried to play a big shot and if it didn’t come off, the boys wouldn’t welcome me back to the changeroom. So there was no doubt in my mind that I had to just defend and get Kesh on strike. These are the kind of moments you dream of, to be in the middle at the end and win your team a game. Kesh was unbelievable out there.
Tabraiz Shamsi (Player of the match)
Statistical Highlights:
- This match marked the first time in Cricket World Cup history that Pakistan lost four successive matches.
- The game’s outcome was the seventh one-wicket win in World Cups.
- South Africa’s victory over Pakistan in this match was their first in a World Cup encounter since 1999.
- The successful chase of 271 runs by South Africa in this match now stands as their highest in World Cups.
- Pakistan’s World Cup record of defending 270+ runs showed a significant shift in 2023, with three matches played, one win, and two defeats.
One wicket wins in World Cups:
| Match | Year | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| WI vs Pak Birmingham 1975 | 1975 | West Indies vs Pakistan |
| Pak vs WI Lahore 1987 | 1987 | Pakistan vs West Indies |
| SA vs SL Providence 2007 | 2007 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka |
| Eng vs WI Bridgetown 2007 | 2007 | England vs West Indies |
| Afg vs Sco Dunedin 2015 | 2015 | Afghanistan vs Scotland |
| NZ vs Aus Auckland 2015 | 2015 | New Zealand vs Australia |
| SA vs Pak Chennai 2023** | 2023 | South Africa vs Pakistan |
These matches represent the rare occurrences of one-wicket wins in ICC Cricket World Cups.
Certainly, here is the most successful Chases by South Africa in World Cup in tabular format:
| Highest Successful Chases by South Africa in World Cups | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | India | Nagpur | 2011 |
| 271* (New Record) | Pakistan | Chennai | 2023 |
| 254 | India | Hove | 1999 |
Note: The 271-run chase against Pakistan in Chennai in 2023 is the highest successful chase by South Africa against Pakistan in all ODIs, surpassing the previous record of 251 in East London in 1998.
Certainly, here is the data presenting How many times Pakistan defending 250+ in World Cup.
| Time Period | Matches Played | Wins | Defeats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-2019 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Conclusion:
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup witnessed an electrifying encounter between South Africa and Pakistan, with South Africa emerging victorious by just one wicket. This win placed South Africa at the top of the tournament table, while Pakistan faced a historic losing streak. The match showcased the unpredictability and excitement of cricket, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. South Africa’s all-rounder, Tabraiz Shamsi, was the hero of the day, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. The tournament promises more thrilling moments as teams continue to battle for a place in the semifinals.
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