Pakistan vs South Africa Highlights, CWC19: Haris Sohail, bowlers keep Pakistan's semifinal hopes alive

Pakistan on Sunday finally returned to the winning ways as they defeated struggling South Africa at Lords on Saturday in the ICC World Cup 2019. The Men in Green put on a strong batting show and followed with a decent bowling outing to register the second win of the tournament.

There were several eye-catching moments in the game, let’s go through highlights and know a few of them.

Haris Sohail’s scintillating 89 runs

After missing out the earlier matches, Haris Sohail was finally brought back into the playing XI. The southpaw made sure to make a mark and prove his mettle after not doing well in the only match he played in the World Cup. Pakistan, unlike the last match, found a good start, however, it lost a few quick wickets in the middle.

Haris though completely changed the scenario of the game. The left-handed batsman straightaway started playing shots, putting the pressure back on Protea bowlers. He continued the flow, scoring a fiery knock of 89 runs in 59 balls to steer Pakistan to 308 runs total.

 

Shadab Khan finally finding some spin

After not doing well in the last some matches, the leg-spinner, Shadab Khan finally picked some scalps for Men in Green. He bowled at the right lengths, owing to which he found success.

He ran through South African middle-order, scalping three wickets after Mohammad Amir took a brace up front. Lastly, it was Wahab Riaz who rattled the tail, handing Pakistan second win of the World Cup.