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South Africa survive a late charge to move closer to the semifinals, while Pakistan likely suffer a fatal blow.
Aiden Markram cracked a crucial half-century as table-topping South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a Cricket World Cup semifinal place with their fifth win in six matches.
South Africa began well chasing 271 on Friday as Quinton de Kock (24) and Temba Bavuma (28) landed early blows before Pakistan struck back with timely wickets, but Markram (91) held his nerve to take them close and they…
