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Pakistan has faced fourth consecutive defeat in World Cup 2023. South Africa defeated Pakistan by one wicket at Chennai ground. Pakistan team won the toss and elected to bat and were bowled out for 270 runs in 46.4 overs. Babar Azam scored 52 runs off 65 balls and Saeed Shakeel scored 52 runs off 52 balls. However, Pakistan’s fast bowlers kept them in the match till the end. Shaheen Afridi took three wickets, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim took two wickets each. Spinner Usama Mir also took two wickets. South Africa chased down the target in the 48th over. After the defeat of Babar Brigade, Pakistan’s former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has counted 6 mistakes of Pakistan. However, Akhtar also said that it was good to see the Pakistani players fighting till the end.
Akhtar said on his YouTube channel, You have seen the match. You will be very disappointed. I am also heartbroken. I completely understand how it feels to lose such matches. Disappointed but you will agree with me that better late than never. Pakistan did a great job. The fast bowlers, spinners and all the players played with heart. He made a comeback and tried hard to get two points. But this did not happen. I loved fast bowling the most. Let’s talk about the drawbacks. Pakistan plays a lot of dot ball. Powerplay takes a lot of time. Does not use the power play. What was the need to send Iftikhar Ahmed? Why was the slip not taken? A slip should have been taken when Shaheen was bowling. And aggressive fielding should have been maintained. We all know Babar Azam’s batting. The team looked very serious, which is a good thing. If we lose, not much can be said.
“There are a lot of drawbacks,” he said. Pakistan could have easily scored 300 plus runs. If you take out the dot ball, you will realize it yourself. See how many dot balls the team has played. Everyone did this. Pakistan’s score is around 200 in 35 overs. Imagine how much Pakistan will score in 50 overs. You should be confident that you can chase 300 plus and score above 300 as well. But your confidence is missing. Why do you play so scared? However, the fast bowler and spinner gave a strong effort. Well done Shaheen, Rauf, Wasim. I know how difficult it is but you bowled.
Akhtar further said, “Keep supporting Pakistan team. He has given his best. I want Pakistan to start their World Cup campaign with this attitude. Why did it take us so long to understand that life has to be sacrificed now? Why work hard after losing? Why didn’t Stark do this kind of campaign earlier? That is why I say that a man with a strong heart should stand with these children to encourage them. Keep good company. I am not. Must be someone strong. Now there are three matches left. New Zealand, England and Bangladesh will have to face. The chances of reaching the semi-finals are very slim. We have no choice but to win all three matches. Pakistan deserves two points against South Africa. I want luck to favor me. He started trying late but tried to give his best.