Group stage — 2023 Cricket World Cup
October 27, 2023 · MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 1 wicket. PAPakistan 270 all out (46.4 overs), SASouth Africa 271/9 (47.2 overs). October 27, 2023 · MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
The tightest finish of the group stage — South Africa scraped home by a single wicket.
Scorecard
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| PAPakistan (1st innings) | 270 all out (46.4 overs) |
| SASouth Africa (2nd innings) | 271/9 (47.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| PAPakistan | Saud Shakeel | 52 (52) |
| PAPakistan | Babar Azam | 50 (65) |
| SASouth Africa | Aiden Markram | 91 (93) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Tabraiz Shamsi | 4/60 |
| PAPakistan | Shaheen Afridi | 3/45 |
Player of the Match
Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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