Live - Pakistan vs South Africa - Cricket World Cup 2015
South Africa won the toss and elected to field first.
AUCKLAND (Dunya News) - Pakistan managed to hold a 29run victory over South Africa. Pakistani Players got all out on 222 whereas rain has disrupted the match followed a reduction in overs. South Africa tried to chase the target however failed to snatch the victory as they got all out on 202 runs. Ab de Villiers smashed highest score of 77 runs.
Pakistani keeper Sarfraz caught as many as five catches whereas bowlers Irfan, Wahab Riaz and Rahat Ali took three wickets respectively.
Here goes South Africa all out on 202 while chasing a target of 232. Victory for Pakistan.
Over 33: Wicket of de Villiers made Pakistan nation happy. SA on 201-9
Gone Gone and AB Gone #PakVsSA #SAvPak #CWC15 ---------- Ab #JashanManao
— Shoaib Akhtar (@ShoaibAkhtarPk) March 7, 2015
OUT.. Finally! the last hope of South Africa gone. Yes its de Villiers (77) got out off Sohail Khan ball.
5th catch for #sarfrazahmad :) Are you watching him out? Waqar Yunus! #PakVsSA
— Ajmal Jami (@ajmaljami) March 7, 2015
AB de Villiers showed his swing as he smashed a 69-meter long Sixer puting pressure on Pakistani team.
Over 30: Eighth wicket of SA gone. Another OUT. Abott (12) got catch out by Younis Khan. SA on 177-8
Outstanding fifty of AB de Villiers on 45 balls.
This deViiliers is a bowling nightmare. Bas karo bhai, shukriya! #PakvsSA
— Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) March 7, 2015
Over 27: SA smashed 153-7 with a score of 42 made by de Villiers.
Treatment done, Mohammad Irfan resumes attack.
Talking about Pakistan s bowling, Mohammad Irfan took 3 wickets on 51 runs, Rahat Ali 2 on 25 whereas Wahab Riaz also snatched 2 wickets on 33 runs.
Mohammad Irfan has some problem in right thigh, physiotherapist called in.
hamarey muscles hi kioun pull hotey hein #PakVsSA
— Kashif Zulfiqar (@kzkashif01) March 7, 2015
Over 24: Yes its seventh wicket, another OUT! Steyn on 16 got catch out by Sarfraz. SA on 138-7.
Fans are urging Boom Boom Afridi to snatch wicket of de Villiers
Afridi we want wicket .. #PakvSA
— Talha (@Talah_mirza) March 7, 2015
LALA GET HIM OUT PLEASE! #PakvsSA
— Bisma. (@SweetBisma00) March 7, 2015
Over 21: SA made 120-6. It could be a case of AB de Villiers and Pakistan now.
Meanwhile:
Some Pakistani fans watch the match like this, even when Pakistan is in a stronger position #PakvSA #SAvPak #CWC15 pic.twitter.com/ZlfFRHFiV2
— Mansoor Ali Khan (@MAKhan_News) March 7, 2015
It could be a case of AB De Villiers v Pakistan now! 17 runs off that Wahab Riaz over http://t.co/1JhPdHxVag #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/Wh2rOOiwcP
— ICC (@ICC) March 7, 2015
AB de Villiers in form, striked two sixers.
— Saima Ajram (@SaimaAjram) March 7, 2015
OUT! SA are now struggling at 105-6 as Duminy (12) got catch out by Wahab Riaz.
Meanwhile, a Pakistani fan posted
Us right now..... pic.twitter.com/McnL5sn9W1 #PakVsSA
— Naila Inayat (@nailainayat) March 7, 2015
Over 18: SA made 94-5 with de Villers (15) and Duminy (6) still on pitch
Rahat Ali s performance stirs appreciations on social media
That Yorker from Rahat Ali..........well it was just like watching Wasim Akram at his best #PakvSA
— Zahid Munir (@Zahidcricket) March 7, 2015
Pakistan fans are going wild!!! 4 wickets all to left arm seamers #cwc15 #SAvPAK https://t.co/2CE27BHAtY
— ICC (@ICC) March 7, 2015
Stunning the nation! its a clean lbw OUT. Miller gone for a duck
Over 15: SA under pressure, able to made 76-4
Meanwhile, talking about de Villiers, fans tweeted
But Their Main player " ABCD " Still on crease. ;) #PakvsSa #SavPak #Cwc15
— Arslan Javaid (@Being__Arslan) March 7, 2015
We need this wicket shadeedan #PAKvsSA pic.twitter.com/oMLRn0dl8J
— TY Khan (@TayyabYounis) March 7, 2015
Over 12: SA on 74-4.
Outstanding bowling shown by Pakistani players. Yes! hopes are high again. Its a clear OUT. Rossouw gone with a score of 6.
Its an OUT! heart beat restored! Amla got out on making 38 runs. An outstanding catch by Sarfraz.
Fans laud Sarfraz performance as a keeper on social networking site.
Much needed wicket, Amle gone at 38 #PAKvsSA
— TY Khan (@TayyabYounis) March 7, 2015
That is how you wicket keep Akmal. Learn from the Moin Khan in Sarfraz. #SAvsPak pic.twitter.com/rkJWpfn5CE
— Yassin Omar (@yassinomar) March 7, 2015
Overs 9: SA smashed 67 on the loss of 2 wickets
OUT! a fine catch of du Plessis was taken by Sarfraz. Plessis out on 27 runs.
Wattay catch, Sarfaraz all the way, in your face selectors :D #PAKvsSA
— TY Khan (@TayyabYounis) March 7, 2015
Here goes an eigth boundary by Amla putting pressure on Pakistani team.
Amla s innings has enraged Pakistani fans
Alright Amla. We get it. You re good. Don t have to prove it every match.... #PAKVSA
— Suited Booted (@SattarSpeaks) March 7, 2015
It s seem that only weapon that may work against Hashim Amla is " Musalman Musalman Bhai Bhai Plz out ho Jan na, Bhai Nahin hai? " #PakvsSA
— Mumtaz Hayat Maneka (@Mumtazz_Maneka) March 7, 2015
Then they said A Muslim wouldn t hit boundaries against Muslims. #PakVsSA pic.twitter.com/LOcTv5luLH
— Aurangzeb (@AndColorPockeT) March 7, 2015
Over 6: SA off to a steady play after losing one wicket. Amla starting to flow now scoring 24 runs off 16 balls. SA on 38-1
Over 3: SA were on 13-1 with having HM Amla (4) and du Plessis (7)
OUT! de Kock sent back to pavilion without scoring any run. Mohammad Irfan striked his second ball, de Kock gone for a duck. SA 0-1.
Irfan dismissed Amla 5 times in ODI , Not any other bowler dismissed him more than three times . #YesIrfan #PakVsSA
— Salman Bashir (@SalmanBashir6) March 7, 2015
South Africa off to batting
Pakistan all out on 222 runs off 46.4 overs setting target of 232 runs for South Africa following a D/L method. The game was reduced to 47 overs due to heavy rain in Aukland however, Misbah made highest score of 56 runs.
Another wicket! its OUT. Rahat Ali goes back to pavilion scoring only 1 run. A good catch by Tahir at mid-off
Over 45: Pakistan were in 220-8 with having Sohail Khan and Rahat Ali on crease.
OUT! Misbah (56) plays the uppercut shot but Morkel snatches it right on the rope! Huge wicket for South Africa!
OUT! Steyn gets another as Misbah falls for a well made 56 #Pak 218 for 8 now http://t.co/1JhPdHxVag #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/clmSMZDq9V
— ICC (@ICC) March 7, 2015
This is hilarious! Fans, who first showed satisfaction over Pakistani team are now praying for rain.
— Arslan Javaid (@Being__Arslan) March 7, 2015
Rain..wash away my sorrows Take away my pain (and save us from shame) Rain... #PakvSA
— Nadia (@NadiaWadud) March 7, 2015
Over 42: Pakistan on 212-6 as they lost two consecutive wickets, Afridi on 22 runs and Wahab Riaz on 0 run off 42 over.
OUT! Two wickets in Two Overs for South Africa, Riaz goes LBW for 0! Pakistan 212 for 7 http://t.co/1JhPdHxVag #SAvPAK #cwc15
— ICC (@ICC) March 7, 2015
ALAS! Afridi doomed fans hopes, caught by Dumini however, that s a huge wicket at this stage for South Africa.
Afridi s dismissal was the turning point .. #PakvSA
— Asif Khan (@mak_asif) March 7, 2015
Runs, runs and runs, Afridi on swing smashes 22 on 14 balls
Game has been resumed between Pakistan and South Africa
Right then, the official word is out and Pakistan have had their innings reduced to 47 overs. Play will continue in 15 minutes at the top of the hour before a 10 minute interval.
If no more rain in #SAvPAK we will start again at 6pm 47 overs a side, a 10 minutes interval & Duckworth Lewis to come into play #cwc15
— ICC (@ICC) March 7, 2015
Rain has again disrupted Pakistan s innings off 40 overs. Heavy showers blowing across the ground whereas pitch has also been covered.
Crazy cricket fans are busy in satisfying their hopes by comparing WC 2015 with WC 1992
Lu ji another thing that happened in 1992. Only two Pakistani batsmen hv scored 4 50s in WC, Miandad in 1992 and Misbah in 2015. #PakVsSA
— Naila Inayat (@nailainayat) March 7, 2015
It also rained in 1992. #PakVsSA
— Abdul Sattar Edhi (@EdhiAbdulSattar) March 7, 2015
And here goes Captain Misbah striking his 50 again off 73 balls.
Meanwhile, parody account of Nasir Jamshed tweets:
Misbah shades of grey. #PakVsSA
— Nasir Jamshed (@NasirJamshed_) March 7, 2015
Over 39: Pakistan off to steady play with a score of 175-5. Misbah (48) and Afridi (10).
BOOM BOOM! The rain break doesn t bother Afridi!, He smashes a huge straight 6! http://t.co/1JhPdHxVag #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/EgMupLDn37
— ICC (@ICC) March 7, 2015
Good News! game has resumed with no reduction in overs. Misbah (40) and Afridi (0) again on pitch.
Oopss rain, infact a heavy shower. Not a good news for cricket lovers. It might take longer delay. Pakistan were on 175-5 off 37 overs.
OFF FOR Rain: Shower takes the players off in Eden Park UNDERWAY in Hobart: http://t.co/RRRAcfP16m #ZIMvIRE #cwc15 pic.twitter.com/KoUAtMqqKT
— ICC (@ICC) March 7, 2015
However, rain has brought come interesting tweets
While giving expert views Yousaf just said i can t understand y rain started so late, make sure in next match it shd come on time. #PakVsSA
— Haider Nakvi (@HNakvi) March 7, 2015
Those who are thinking about washout. #PakVsSA pic.twitter.com/6CkiyHamZD
— Haroon Elyas (@HaroonElyas) March 7, 2015
Meanwhile, Shoaib Akhtar tweets
That Awkward Moment When Both wants to play :P #SAvPK #PakVsSA pic.twitter.com/WXTiu5BKYg
— Shoaib Akhtar (@ShoaibAkhtarPk) March 7, 2015
HEART BROKEN, DISAPPOINTED! #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/V7aLmC5sgm
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) March 7, 2015
Umar Akmal (13) sent to pavilion by M Morkel. The extra bounce from Morkel has accounted for him.
Morne Morkel is congratulated on the wicket of Umar Akmal, Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2015, Group B, Auckland.
Can someone tell Umer Akmal tht whn he stands at the pitch for those 10 secs aftr getting OUT, it jst increases our disgust fr him #PakVsSA
— Mansoor Ali Khan (@MAKhan_News) March 7, 2015
Stunned reactions from fans for Pakistani team
My reaction to #PakVsSA. Bass. pic.twitter.com/e46KgpmME6
— Naila Inayat (@nailainayat) March 7, 2015
Over 36: Misbah and Akmal swing on pitch making Pakistan’s score 173-4.
Over 33: Pakistan on 167 for 4 with brave Misbah showing his enthusiasm
On the other hand, cricket lovers are denouncing national team s coach
Waqar Younis needs to update performance matrix for his players. #PakVsSA #Sarfraz
— Usman Dar (@UdarOfficial) March 7, 2015
Meanwhile, fans are urging Misbah to keep his spirit high!
Misbha is in pressure? Idk when he will not in pressure. Pak have given decent start he should keep the RR #PakVsSA
— SanaAleghari (@13Sana12) March 7, 2015
#Misbah isn t doing bad. He s the equalizer... Somebody HAS to be. #PakvsSA @ManiacKumar @FaisalTweetin
— Sicily (@NadiaPTI) March 7, 2015
Our kaptaan doin well !!! #GreensDeGhumaKe #PakVsSA
— Anum Zehra (@adorebizz) March 7, 2015
Kyle Abbott to Maqsood, OUTCaught by Rossouw!! That s as soft as it gets! Sohaib dismissed on 8 runs.
Over 30: Pakistan were on 148-3 with captain Misbah still on crease however, managing to squared up.
#Misbah Slows down rate, #Younus gets out and hence Misbah gets a reason to slow it down further.#PakvsSa #CWC15
— Hafiz Zain Ali (@HafizZainAli) March 7, 2015
South African Dale Steyn opens the bowling attack while Pakistan sent Sarfaraz Ahmed and Ahmed Shehzad as openers.
Appreciating Sarfraz s innings, fans tweet:
Don t you have brothers Sarafaz ? Get them in the team in place of Akmal brothers #PakvsSA
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) March 7, 2015
27 overs: Pakistan 132 for 3. Sohaib Maqsood comes to bat. Misbah at 19 runs.
26.1 overs: Younas Khan caught out by Rossouw at 37 runs on 44 balls bowled by AB de Villiers
24 overs: Pakistan look steady at 115 for 2. Younas Khan at 31 runs, Misbah-ul-Haq at 14 runs.
Pakistani fans with mixed feelings of amazement and sarcasm as Pakistan achieves 100.
100 up in the 19th over.. am I dreaming??? #PakVsSA
— N. Hasan (@tubzhoney) March 7, 2015
16.4 overs: Splendid innings of Sarfaraz Ahmed comes to an end. Sarfaraz run out by Miller at 49 runs on 49 balls. Sarafaraz hit 3 sixes during his innings.
8.4 overs: Ahmed Shehzad caught out splendidly by Steyn at 18 runs in Abbotts over.
Teams:
Pakistan: Ahmed Shehzad, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan, Rahat Ali, Mohammad Irfan.
South Africa: HM Amla, Q de Kock (wk), F du Plessis, AB de Villiers (capt), RR Rossouw, DA Miller, JP Duminy, DW Steyn, KJ Abbott, M Morkel, Imran Tahir.