In the course of the post-match presentation, Babar Azam acknowledged that the staff had come very near securing a victory in opposition to South Africa however had been unable to shut the sport out efficiently.He acknowledged that the pacers and spinners had put up a very good combat within the recreation however regretfully, it wasn’t sufficient to safe a win.
“We had been very shut, we didn’t end nicely. Very disappointing for the entire staff. We fought again very nicely. Within the batting, we had been 10-15 brief. The quick bowlers and spinners fought nicely however sadly, it was to not be. It’s a part of the sport, in DRS it’s a part of the sport. Had he given it out, it will have favoured us. Now we have a possibility to win this and keep within the race however to not be. We’ll strive our greatest within the subsequent 3 matches put in our efforts and play for Pakistan. Let’s examine the place we’ll stand after that,” Babar Azam mentioned.
Babar Azam, together with Saud Shakeel, helped Pakistan publish a complete of 270 runs within the first inning.
South Africa’s Aiden Markram performed a pivotal position within the run-chase, scoring 91 runs to maintain his aspect in a beneficial place. The sport was determined dramatically, with Tabraiz Shamsi sealing the win for South Africa by hitting a boundary on the finish.
Whereas Shaheen Afridi led the Pakistani bowling assault by taking three wickets in his 10-over spell, their efforts weren’t adequate to defend the goal. Finally, South Africa registered a one-wicket win on this carefully contested match.
Tabraiz Shamsi was honoured with the Participant of the Match award for his four-wicket haul within the first inning. Pakistan stays decided to carry out higher of their upcoming matches within the ODI World Cup.
(With ANI inputs)
