Mumtaz: Babar handled his bowlers much better today
She praises Pakistan's openness in thinking and analyses decisions
27/10Result
26th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Chennai, Oct 27 2023
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
271/9 (47.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
27/10Result
26th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Chennai, Oct 27 2023
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
271/9 (47.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Pujara: South Africa seem to lack a clear game plan while chasing
Shane Bond feels South Africa's Achilles heel was exposed towards the end
Mumtaz: Pakistan's lack of prep against left-arm spin was apparent
Urooj Mumtaz and Shane Bond on why Shamsi tasted success against Pakistan
Urooj: Rizwan was a massive letdown
Urooj Mumtaz says the Pakistan batter played an uncharacteristically risky innings against South Africa
Bavuma: 'The chase could have been more clinical'
The South Africa captain also lauds Marco Jansen and his evolution over the years
Arthur: 'Unfair to start a witch-hunt on Babar'
The Pakistan team director says that the side hasn't been able to put together the "perfect game" yet
Match Coverage
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He's shown potency with the new ball, but even when it's not swinging around, there are other skills up his sleeves
Ghosts of Chepauk's past don't spook South Africa
Team tunes out echoes of 1975, 1999 and 2011 to come out clutch in a brand-new classic
Temba Bavuma: 'We can't say with conviction we have a blueprint when chasing'
South Africa's tight finish at odds with team's fluency when batting first, as captain admits 'conversations' are needed
Pakistan bring in Usama Mir named as concussion sub for Shadab Khan
Incoming legspinner Mir dismissed Rassie van der Dussen in his first over
