South Africa Vs Pakistan Live Score : Pakistan Set South Africa a Target of 148 Runs to Qualify for WTC Final In a remarkable turn of events, Pakistan was bowled out for 237 in their second innings against South Africa, with a victory goal of 148 runs. The match is tightly poised as South Africa enters its chase with 19/3 on the board, needing another 129 runs to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final.
Saud Shakeel led Pakistan’s comeback with a valiant effort of 84 runs off 113 balls. He appeared to be in control for the majority of his time at the crease, and his innings served as the foundation for Pakistan’s total. However, Shakeel’s encouraging innings ended in disappointment when Marco Jansen, who played a key role in destroying Pakistan’s batting lineup, trapped him LBW.
Shakeel’s exit was a part of Jansen’s outstanding bowling display, in which he wrecked havoc with the ball and claimed vital wickets that turned the tide in South Africa’s favor. Pakistan’s potential was shown by Shakeel’s defiance at the crease, but they were unable to use his knock to increase their score.
In addition to Shakeel, Abid Ali Masood and Babar Azam batted with little fight but were unable to turn their beginnings into significant runs. Before Jansen removed him for the second of his six wickets in the innings, Babar Azam played a steady innings, scoring 50 runs off 85 balls.
Despite scoring a useful 28 runs after facing 47 balls, Masood, like Babar, was defeated by Jansen’s constant pressure. A number of wickets, including Masood’s, revealed Pakistan’s weakness to Jansen’s quick, accurate bowling.
With an incredible 6-wicket haul that included vital wickets of Pakistan’s top and middle order, Marco Jansen was South Africa’s standout player. With his dismissal of Shakeel, Babar Azam, and Masood as well as other important players including Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, and Mohammad Rizwan, Jansen’s performance altered the tide of the match in South Africa’s favor.
He was the most dangerous bowler of the innings because of his ability to break partnerships and produce when it mattered most, and he was unquestionably the game-winning player for South Africa throughout this stretch of play.
Shakeel, Babar, and Masood all made fleeting appearances, but Jansen’s bowling pressure and the difficulties presented by South Africa’s attack caused Pakistan’s batting to collapse. When Shakeel left, the other batsmen found it difficult to stay in the game. Pakistan’s innings ended at 237 all out after easy dismissals of Mohammad Rizwan , Kamran Ghulam , and Salman Agha
South Africa’s chase in the second innings got off to a shaky start, falling to 27/3. Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Abbas, quickly placed pressure on South Africa’s top order. Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, and Tristan Stubbs all fell cheaply, leaving South Africa in a vulnerable situation.
Tony de Zorzi was dismissed for a duck after a stunning delivery by Abbas, who had already made his imprint on the match.
Tristan Stubbs, who had been aiming to steady the innings, was also removed for 1 run, with Abbas once again causing havoc.
Ryan Rickelton was dismissed for a duck, increasing to South Africa’s troubles.
South Africa still needs 121 runs to go to the WTC Final, but with their top order struggling, the pressure is rising. Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, and the remaining middle order will need to stand up and lead their team to victory if they are to go to the famous final.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will be hoping that their bowlers can keep the pressure on South Africa’s batting lineup and exploit the gaps. With two days remaining, the game is far from over, and the outcome will most likely rely on how South Africa responds to the early defeats.
