The centurion of the previous match, Quinton de Kock, went down to bat against the target of 271 runs given by Pakistan in their sixth match in the World Cup. Finally Shaheen Afridi returned him.
The centurion of the previous match, Quinton de Kock, went to bat against the target of 271 runs given by Pakistan. And Temba Bavuma was giving him worthy company.
The Proteas picked up 34 runs in just three overs today due to de Kock’s rampage. But then there is a fall in rhythm. Shaheen Afridi brings back de Kock who has become a terror for Pakistan.
De Kock, who scored 24 runs off 14 balls, was caught by Mohammad Wasim at deep square off Shaheen Afridi. On his departure, the South African opening pair broke for 34 runs.
Earlier, after winning the toss and batting against South Africa, Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel scored 270 runs losing all the wickets. Now South Africa are batting with a target of 271 runs to win.
(27 October/NBW/EAS)