Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS method) to remain alive in the race for the semi-finals in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, on Thursday (November 03) at the SCG, Sydney. After opting to bat first, Babar Azam-led Men in Green were tottering at 43 for 4 before rapid half-centuries from Iftikhar Ahmed and all-rounder Shadab Khan took them to a daunting 185 for 9 in 20 overs. In reply, SA were never in the hunt and the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas only managed a paltry 108 for 9 after rain-break led to a revised target of 142 in 14 overs.
T20 World Cup 2022: Afghanistan's semi-final chances ended on Tuesday after they suffered a 6-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in their Group 1 Super 12 match in Brisbane. Afghanistan and Netherlands are the only two teams who are out of contention.
India, despite the loss, are in second place with four points – level with Bangladesh, who are third after their thrilling win over Zimbabwe earlier on Sunday.
T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan in Group 2 of Super 12 while Ireland shocked England in Group 1 to give themselves a chance of making it to the semi-finals. It's been an exciting race to the semi-finals with a bit of wet weather adding to the chaos in Australia.