Throughout the post-match presentation, Babar Azam said 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 battle within the sport however regretfully, it wasn’t sufficient to safe a win.
“We had been very shut, we didn’t end effectively. Very disappointing for the entire staff. We fought again very effectively. Within the batting, we had been 10-15 quick. The quick bowlers and spinners fought effectively 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 are going to attempt our greatest within the subsequent three matches put in our efforts and play for Pakistan. Let’s examine the place we are going to stand after that,” Babar Azam stated.
Babar Azam, together with Saud Shakeel, helped Pakistan submit 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 enough to defend the goal. Finally, South Africa registered a one-wicket win on this intently 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)
