World Championship of Legends: South Africa beat Pakistan by 9 wickets
Cricket
Pakistan have already qualified for the semi-finals
(Web Desk) - Pakistan suffered their first defeat to South Africa in the World Championship of Legends 2024 at the County Ground, Northampton on Monday.
Younis Khan and Co couldn't defend 211-run target as the Proteas chased down in the 19th for the loss of one wicket only.
Earlier, Pakistan hit 210/4 after being asked to bat by South Africa.
Kamran Akmal (13) fell early to Vernon Philander and the momentum to the innings was given by Sharjeel Khan with support of the other batters.
Sharjeel partnered with Sohaib Maqsood (24) for 85-run partnership. He made 36-ball 72 which incuded seven fours and six sixes.
Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi was sent above and he hit 10-ball 20.
On the other hand Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq were hard to stop as the smashed 75 runs off 31 balls and took Pakistan score above 200.
Malik made 26-ball 51 while Razzaq scored 15-ball 25.
In run chase, South Africa lost their impact player JP Duminy in the third over. Jacques Snyman and Sarel Erwee paired for the second wicket and they had different ideas.
The duo was too hot to handle for the Pakistan and they cruised in the run chase. Erwee hit century, scoring 57-ball 105 while Snyman made 47-ball 82.
It must be noted Pakistan have already qualified for the semi-finals after winning their first four games. Australia are the other team to qualify.
India, West Indies, and South Africa are still in the hunt while England have been eliminated from the final four race
