In Chennai, Pakistan's desperation was evident. More than 25,000 people saw pakistan and south africa put on a display to remember as they played in the first true world cup 2023 thriller. Both sides were desperate for two points from the thrilling match, and south africa wanted to cross the finish line to prove to the world that they could pursue as well following their shocking loss to the netherlands in Dharamsala earlier in the month.

Ultimately, south africa emerged victorious with a 1-wicket score, mostly due to Keshav Maharaj's cool-headed strategy after it appeared like the Proteas would lose this match by the narrowest of margins. shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and young Mohammad Wasim Jr., Pakistan's speed three, gave it everything they had, upsetting South Africa's lower order and almost making up for another lackluster performance from their batsmen. On a sporty chepauk field, 270 was never going to be enough, but pakistan bowlers kept the side in the chase right up until that ball from left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz.

After Aiden Markram fell for ninety-one, pakistan released all the pressure they had created, and Captain Babar Azam was not at all pleased with Nawaz when his sloppy ball down the leg was easily caught by Keshav Maharaj. pakistan suffered a devastating defeat, and captain Babar acknowledged that the locker room was grieving.

To remain in the competition for the semi-finals, pakistan needed the victory. In spite of the loss, pakistan is still in the running for the top 4. With 10 points from 6 games, south africa has surpassed india at the top of the world cup 2023 points standings. india has an advantage over the squad above as they prepare to take on a faltering england on Sunday.

Pakistan cannot control their own future; instead, they must rely (heavily) on other outcomes to elude them. First and foremost, pakistan needs to get back up and look for a means to end its losing streak.

Pakistan may make it to the world cup 2023 semifinals by following these steps.

Australia lose 3 of their next 4 matches. In an ideal situation for Pakistn, australia beat new zealand and lose their remaining three matches.

Australia will then end up with only 8 points and pakistan will have 10 points.

Australia losing 2 of their next 4 matches also opens up a possibility, but pakistan have to then rely on Net Run Rate to go through.

AUSTRALIA'S REMAINING FIXTURES

vs new zealand on Saturday, october 28 in Dharamsala
vs england on Saturday, november 4 in Ahmedabad
vs afghanistan on Tuesday, november 7 in Mumbai
vs bangladesh on Saturday, november 11 in Pune
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SIBY JEYYA

28/10/2023 08:36 AM