PAK vs SA LIVE SCORE: Markram, van der Dussen put SA in control, PAK bowlers looking out for a wicket

PAK vs SA LIVE SCORE: At Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, a struggling Pakistani team faces the rising Proteas.

South Africa has eight points from their four games, good for second place in the points table with a net run rate of +2.370. If Temba Bavuma’s team defeats Pakistan, they would have a chance to surpass the tournament’s hosts, India, as the number one team.

With 4 points from 5 games and a net run rate of -0.400, Pakistan is now ranked sixth in the points table following consecutive losses to Australia, Afghanistan, and India. To guarantee a spot in the semi-finals, Babar Azam’s team must now win all of their remaining games and rely on the outcomes of the other teams.

The world’s best ODI batsman Babar Azam will be eager to create an impression with the bat amid rumors that he may lose his captaincy if Pakistan is unable to make it to the World Cup.

Shadab Khan, an all-rounder who has had a dismal tournament in the 2023 World Cup with a cumulative score of just 74 runs, will also be a player with a point to prove for Pakistan. It was only in the final game when Shadab, who had been left off the roster, returned due to Mohammed Nawaz’s injury.