ICC World Cup 2023: Heartbreak for Pakistan (270) as South Africa (271/9) win Match 26 by 1 wicket

[jnaveen1980]

Just a sensible batting is all SA needed. 200 runs in 40 overs is a lot of overs.

 

[Sunzi]

Some bounce here for Wasim Jr.

 

[160KPH]

he has an avergae of 50 runs ....... come on.

Earlier this year he was in insane form, literally scored 3 centuries in 7 innings

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

relief ........

 

[Professionalismandflair]

Bavuma is doing good.

28 from 26.

I thought Shaheen would get him. He negotiated Shaheen well.

At this rate we will be done with 10-15 overs left

 

[sweep_shot]

Wicket.

Waseem gets Bavuma.

67/2.

 

[Asif321]

Wow wasim getting wicket lol

 

[Devadwal]

Wasim is bowling very well

 

[jnaveen1980]

Collapse starts

 

[sweep_shot]

Klaasen vs Pakistani bowlers should be interesting.

 

[Ali Active]

Bavuma gone

 

[angrypathan]

Bavuma was better off staying not out

 

[jnaveen1980]

This pitch has bounce. Pulling is not easy especially a short guy like Bavuma

 

[topspin]

Good bouncer

 

[imshally81]

Out

 

[160KPH]

Good job Mohammad Wasim!! Happy for you, first wicket on WC debut!!

 

[RamLakhan]

Probably this is going to be first close match in the world cup!

 

[MMHS]

he has an avergae of 50 runs ....... come on.

Bro, I used to crunch lots of data in past …. these days I try to watch cricket more than crunching averages.

But yes, oblate he has been very good, earning his spot on merit - played a wonderful hundred against Aussies on a difficult wicket.

 

[jnaveen1980]

With asking rate of 5 they get out to shots like this. This is classic SA.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

So Pakistanis not playing IPL has finally come back to hurt Pakistan. All other teams have top batsmen playing IPL for years. That valuable experience has been missing link in our team. It has shown throughout the tournament. Our batsmen just dnt know how to play on these pitches.. same with our bowlers who have no idea what line and length is effective on indian pitches

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

if rauf gets another wicket in next over ......... it will get fun.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Both wickets fell to shots. Exactly how it went against Netherlands

 

[Buffet]

Best chance for Pakistan here now if bowlers can bowl some tight overs.

 

[Ml12345]

SA going to struggle now

 

[Sunzi]

Got the wicket with a bad ball, but he had bowled reasonably disciplined. That's the minimum we should be doing. Making them work for their runs.

 

[160KPH]

These 2 guys are both such good batsmen. This is gonna be tough.

 

[mrtaim3]

Why is Imam standing on the edge of circle? If he was standing in the same position as Miller was, it could have been a wicket.

 

[MMHS]

Game on, get Rassi, one end is open - SAF tail isn’t great.

 

[aliahad]

Looks like choking has started...

 

[Devadwal]

Morkel is surely supporting South Africa here.

 

[oatmeal]

Just need one more to start the collapse

 

[sachin-10dulkar]

Makram vs Rauf. Things could have been very ugly if SA wasn't chasing.

 

[kingusama92]

Perhaps it's time to drink a can of choke today

 

[jnaveen1980]

It should be a walk in the park for guys like Kohli. But not SA who don't believe in strike rotation.

 

[sweep_shot]

SA - 67/2 (10 overs).

Game is on balance.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

Best chance for Pakistan here now if bowlers can bowl some tight overs.

hopefully with another wicket soon.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Rassie choking caused that wicket. Choke Africa mode well and truly activated. Won't be a threat to any team now.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Need these 2 early otherwise they will seal it for SA

 

[hitthestump]

Mohammad Wasim immediately looks like a proper bowler.

Just by not being completely shot of confidence like the rest of them it’s an improvement.

 

[JattMaula]

It is on!!!!

 

[Major]

if rauf gets another wicket in next over ......... it will get fun.

Waseem*

 

[Abraham786]

They won't choke this time ,That beast Klassan won't let happen.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

oh yes husnain being mentioned ........ why didnt we select him.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Will Shadab bowl? I missed the start of the bowling

 

[jnaveen1980]

I am expecting a run out any time soon. I already see the signs

 

[sweep_shot]

They won't choke this time ,That beast Klassan won't let happen.

Klaasen reminds me of 2002 Brock Lesnar.

 

[mominsaigol]

Klaasen reminds me of 2002 Brock Lesnar.

Lol

 

[viking2559]

150ks bouncer by haris whoa...
Haris is fast like always but unfortunately he has been very poor.

 

[Marooned]

150k on helmet.

 

[Major]

Holy 150 kph on the helmet. Hope hes alright.

That is one great quality helmet

 

[160KPH]

150kph bouncer hit on the helmet.. hope he follows up with something fuller next ball

 

[Marooned]

Rassie choking caused that wicket. Choke Africa mode well and truly activated. Won't be a threat to any team now.

Stop this irritating whining

 

[Ali Active]

150 clicks

 

[viking2559]

Haris has already bowled the fastest bowl of the tournament at 154ks.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

Waseem*

well... as long as they come. but it will be good for Haris's confidence.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Stop this irritating whining

Not whining . Not sure why you think it's whining tbh.

 

[Marooned]

This is for the rest of indians too btw

We don't want free low quality commentry from you guys

 

[Marooned]

Not whining . Not sure why you think it's whining tbh.

It is

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

4 by markram

 

[viking2559]

Haris will never learn. Poor from him

 

[7sins]

On indian pitches you need consistency and control pace is over rated

 

[Rana]

RVD really struggling out here

Maybe for his sake he Retires hurt and gets some rest

 

[jnaveen1980]

Under 200 to chase. They don't need too many shots at all. But they keep playing anyway

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

A wicket now ... please.

 

[Abraham786]

Wow, Makram such a beautiful Batsman

 

[hitthestump]

Where does Rauf go from here?

Humiliated on the biggest stage in what should be the absolute prime of his career.

The hype is over. He will be cannon fodder in the t20 WC too.

 

[MMHS]

PAK might be wasting Raif’s overs - he is more effective with old ball. Also, instead of two pacers from both end, one spinner should be bowling ….. Wasim is bowling better, he should carry on

 

[jnaveen1980]

This pitch has a lot of bounce. But he should use it as a surprise weapon. Not every ball.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

Haris will never learn. Poor from him

he tried to deceive batsman. didnt work. but he is trying.

 

[Sunzi]

Honestly I've just got gaalia for Rauf he is so flipping awful.

 

[angrypathan]

Did he just call Markram Ben Stokes?

 

[Devadwal]

Wasim to get fifer and win the game for Pakistan

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Good spell by Haris. Finally , he is bowling the stumps line and looks more threatening.

 

[jnaveen1980]

By 20th or 25th over ball will reverse. Reverse swing bowle should be available then

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

This pitch has a lot of bounce. But he should use it as a surprise weapon. Not every ball.

Yeah needs to try to bowl an outswinger after ptiching short or a good yorker.

 

[Marooned]

RVD really struggling out here

Maybe for his sake he Retires hurt and gets some rest

That's not how it works bro

 

[jnaveen1980]

Good spell by Haris. Finally , he is bowling the stumps line and looks more threatening.

This pitch suits him. May not be the MCG pitch. But still better than most subcontinent pitch in terms of bounce

 

[rhony]

My condolences for getting Bavuma out. But how else would you get Markram out though. I get it

 

[Marooned]

Where does Rauf go from here?

Humiliated on the biggest stage in what should be the absolute prime of his career.

The hype is over. He will be cannon fodder in the t20 WC too.

He will ride the same boat as mark wood...

I guess they both trash now?

 

[Sunzi]

Wasim Jr. Actually bowling line and length. What is this sorcery?!?

Edit: Then bowls a short wide one...