Pakistan hold the Nerve for a Remarkable Victory over South Africa

Pakistan beat South Africa in 29^th Pool Match by 29 runs. Invited by Proteas for batting first, Pakistani team managed to scored 222 runs in 46.4 overs. The match was limited to 47 overs dur to rain. Misbah scored 56 runs, while Sarfraz Ahmed who also open for Pakistan Scored 49 runs.

In response, Pakistani bowlers performed well to defend a low total against strong opponent. Muhammad Irfan picked up de Cock on 2^nd ball of match, Sarfraz Ahmed picked Kock behind stumps. Hashim Amala and Faf du Plessis added quick 67 runs, however Rahat Ali gave Pakistan break through by picking Plessis behind the wicket.

Wahab Riaz returned stroke maker Amla on 38, again thanks to safe hands of Sarfraz Ahmed. South Africa was 74-4 in 10.1 overs. Soon Wahab Riaz picked up Rossouw when he went for a pull shot, Sohail Khan picked him near boundary line.

Miller Joined Captain de Villiers, however Miller was LBW by Rahat Ali. Ab de Villiers continues with his natural playing style, he added 36 runs for 7^th wicket. Duminy (12) was out on 102 by Irfan.

South Africa kept their hopes alive as Ab de Villiers kept pressure on Pakistani bowlers, however he was caught behind the wicket on the bowl of Sohail Khan.

Sarfraz Ahmed is the Man of the Match. He says some advice from Mushtaq Ahmed helped him ahead of his World Cup debut today
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In the end South African Team was bowled by Pakistani Pace Attack on 202 and claimed a remarkable victory over South Africa of 29 runs.

Sarfraz Ahmed picked fiver behind stumps, Muhammad Irfan, Rahat Ali and Wahab Riaz shared 3 wickets each, while Sohail Kahn picked 1 wicket.