PAK vs SA: Top Viral Memes and Videos After Pakistan Defeat Against South Africa

In the thrilling match of ODI World Cup 2023 Pakistan faced defeat by 1 wicket from South Africa. Here's how the fans reacted.

Oct 28, 2023 - 07:58

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PAK vs SA: Top Viral Memes and Videos After Pakistan Defeat Against South Africa

In the 26th match of ODI World Cup 2023 Pakistan and South Africa faced at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in the 26th match of the ODI World Cup. Pakistan elected to bowl initially after winning the toss.

In the first Powerplay, the openers of Pakistan, Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique, encountered initial difficulties and were dismissed prematurely. Nevertheless, every pacer and spinner was presented with an opportunity to effect change on the pitch. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan contributed to the innings's stability by sustaining a consistent forward momentum. Despite this, forming partnerships proved difficult as wickets continued to tumble.

Shamsi, who entered the fray in place of Kagiso Rabada, captured wickets with his aggressive attacking tactics; Babar Azam's dismissal was particularly pivotal. The counterattacking partnership between Shadab Khan and Saud Shakeel breathed new energy into the innings. However, the dismissal of Shakeel dashed Pakistan's aspirations of amassing 280-300 runs. The bowlers of South Africa dismissed the lower order, resulting in Pakistan accumulating a final score of 270.

South Africa got off to a strong start in their pursuit, amassing 30 runs in the initial two overs. Quinton de Kock, who was captured attempting a pull shot off the ball delivered by Shaheen Afridi, was out for the team. Temba Bavuma, the captain, and Rassie van der Dussen continued to score prolifically despite this setback. Bavuma's dismissal also resulted in South Africa being placed in a precarious position.

However, Aiden Markram maintained his composure and continued to score runs despite lost wickets at the opposing end. A pivotal alliance was established between David Miller and Markram, and it appeared that South Africa would pursue the target with relative ease.

Nevertheless, their wicket-loss streak resumed, culminating in a fraught situation in which South Africa needed eleven runs to prevail and Pakistan needed a single wicket to seal the deal. Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi both demonstrated remarkable tenacity, and it was Maharaj's boundary that ultimately secured the Proteas a one-wicket victory.