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

Tension in the South Africa camp.

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Usama bowling too carefully in that over, he should be looking for wickets and bowling with a bit more zip against tailenders.
 
The commis are not saying the uncomfortable words: “… this is the first close game because wicket had something in it for the bowlers, a bit of bounce as well”.

Had they kept a little grass on it, it would have been a cracker 250-250 wicket.
 
Afridi simply doesn’t know how to bowl aggressive. Babar is a bad captain. No support. Just staring.
 
Shaheen is done with his 10 overs.

Rauf has 1 over left. Waseem has 2.

15 are needed from 6 overs.
 
Cricinfo's probability calculator is crazy . This is not a 81% chance of winning for SA

3 hits will do it, the computer has never seen a game and pressure isnt taken into account.

Good effort from Afridi today.

Dont go bouncers next over, keep it full and straight.
 
Saffers r now playing negative cricket , unless bowlers release the pressure completely this is Pakistan’s game.
 
Even if South Africa wins they ain't winning the world cup. They are the chokers and they will remain the chokers.
 
Pakistan could not have asked for a better situation. Got them in their natural habitat - choking. If you can't win from here, you won't deserve a semi spot ... literally

15 more runs, then yes.

Here a couple of mishits can run to the ropes. You still need a lot of luck to win from here.
 
Saffers r now playing negative cricket , unless bowlers release the pressure completely this is Pakistan’s game.

Do you think they should play shots?

I think this approach is okay considering all are tailenders. RRR is 2.5 anyway.
 
what must Markram be thinking now. Was still trying to hit the ball in the air with a Required run rate of 2. Now has to watch these two no-hopers try to finish the game.

BRAINLESS cricketer.
 
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