ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: ‘Finally a thriller’ – Reactions as South Africa prevail against Pakistan

South Africa defeated Pakistan by one wicket in the first thriller at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup on Friday to edge closer to the semi-finals.

Chasing 271 to win, South Africa reached their target with 16 balls to spare when tailender Keshav Maharaj hit a boundary off spinner Mohammad Nawaz.

South Africa now have five wins and one defeat from six games while Pakistan have lost four matches in succession after winning their first two but remain in semi-final contention.

Here are some of the reactions to the thriller in Chepauk:

On Markram: To play a knock like that in a run-chase like this with the team two down in the Powerplay is very Un-South Africa like in a tournament like this.

Need more of it. Class player, class knock. End of.#SAvsPAK— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) October 27, 2023

The close finish is here, ODI cricket is saved. #CWC2023 #SAvPAK— Estelle Vasudevan (@Estelle_Vasude1) October 27, 2023

Great to hear ‘Dil Dil’ Pakistan being played in Chennai today ???? #CWC2023— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 27, 2023

Such an engrossing, close contest. something th WC had missed so far!— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 27, 2023

Where’s the Win Predictor?#PAKvSA @cricketworldcup— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) October 27, 2023

3️⃣-4️⃣5️⃣@iShaheenAfridi finishes a brilliant spell ????#PAKvSA | #DattKePakistani pic.twitter.com/Ua9D7akIAP— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 27, 2023

Shaheen Shah Afridi receives applause from the Chepauk crowd after his 10 overs....

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