Pakistan vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
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Based on 16 H2H matches (2019–2025)
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Aiden Markram
SA
Catches (1+)
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
Catches (1+)
Babar Azam
PAK
Catches (1+)
Shadab Khan
PAK
Catches (1+)
Babar Azam
PAK
Runs (20+)
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
Sixes (1+)
Babar Azam
PAK
Fours (2+)
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
MA Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai, India
Based on the last 8 ODI matches at this venue (since Dec 2019). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ vs BAN 13 Oct 2023 | 245/9 (50) | 248/2 (42.5) | 493 |
| NZ vs AFG 18 Oct 2023 | 288/6 (50) | 139/10 (34.4) | 427 |
| PAK vs AFG 23 Oct 2023 | 282/7 (50) | 286/2 (49) | 568 |
| PAK vs SA 27 Oct 2023 | 270/10 (46.4) | 271/9 (47.2) | 541 |
| IND vs AFG 20 Jun 2026 | 218/10 (44.2) | 224/1 (28.4) | 442 |
PAK at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Babar Azam
124 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shaheen Afridi
4 wkts
SA at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Aiden Markram
91 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tabraiz Shamsi
4 wkts
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Pakistan
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
Pakistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Shafique | c Lungi Ngidi b Marco Jansen | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 52.94 |
| Imam ul Haq | c Heinrich Klaasen b Marco Jansen | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Babar Azam (c) | c Quinton de Kock b Tabraiz Shamsi | 50 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 76.92 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | c Quinton de Kock b Gerald Coetzee | 31 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 114.81 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | c Heinrich Klaasen b Tabraiz Shamsi | 21 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 67.74 |
| Saud Shakeel | c Quinton de Kock b Tabraiz Shamsi | 52 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 100 |
| Shadab Khan | c Keshav Maharaj b Gerald Coetzee | 43 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 119.44 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c David Miller b Marco Jansen | 24 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 100 |
| Shaheen Afridi | c Keshav Maharaj b Tabraiz Shamsi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 77.78 |
| Haris Rauf | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 9 | 1 | 43 | 3 | 4.78 | 6 | 2 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 7.4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 6.08 | 3 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 9 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 6.22 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 7 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 10 | 0 | 60 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma (c) | c Saud Shakeel b Mohammad Wasim Jr | 28 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 103.7 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Mohammad Wasim Jr b Shaheen Afridi | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 171.43 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | lbw b Usama Mir | 21 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Aiden Markram | c Babar Azam b Usama Mir | 91 | 93 | 7 | 3 | 97.85 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | c Usama Mir b Mohammad Wasim Jr | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| David Miller | c Mohammad Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi | 29 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 87.88 |
| Marco Jansen | c Babar Azam b Haris Rauf | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Gerald Coetzee | c Mohammad Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Keshav Maharaj | not out | 7* | 21 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Lungi Ngidi | c Haris Rauf b Haris Rauf | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | not out | 4* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 5 | 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 0 | 45 | 3 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 6.2 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 6.45 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 10 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 6.2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | 10 | 1 | 50 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Usama Mir | 8 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 5.63 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marco Jansen
SA
|
124.4 |
| 2 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
98.6 |
| 3 |
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
|
97.6 |
| 4 |
Mohammad Wasim Jr
PAK
|
80.8 |
| 5 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
63.6 |
| 6 |
Usama Mir
PAK
|
58.1 |
| 7 |
Gerald Coetzee
SA
|
55.1 |
| 8 |
Shadab Khan
PAK
|
42.0 |
| 9 |
Haris Rauf
PAK
|
40.5 |
| 10 |
Saud Shakeel
PAK
|
38.8 |
| 11 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
35.2 |
| 12 |
Mohammad Rizwan
PAK
|
33.6 |
| 13 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
32.0 |
| 14 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
27.8 |
| 15 |
Babar Azam
PAK
|
26.9 |
| 16 |
David Miller
SA
|
22.9 |
| 17 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
21.1 |
| 18 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
19.7 |
| 19 |
Iftikhar Ahmed
PAK
|
18.3 |
| 20 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
15.2 |
| 21 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
11.1 |
| 22 |
Imam ul Haq
PAK
|
9.5 |
| 23 |
Abdullah Shafique
PAK
|
6.8 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Pakistan vs South Africa: who played
South Africa won by 1 wicket (with 16 balls remaining) in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on 27 October 2023. Aiden Markram top-scored with 91 off 93 balls and Tabraiz Shamsi took 4/60.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Pakistan XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf. South Africa XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Who won Pakistan vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 1 wicket (with 16 balls remaining).
When and where was Pakistan vs South Africa played?
Pakistan vs South Africa was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday 27 October 2023, in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
What were the final scores in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Pakistan scored 270/10 in 46.4 overs. South Africa scored 271/9 in 47.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Marco Jansen was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 124/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Aiden Markram top-scored with 91 off 93 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Tabraiz Shamsi took 4/60 in 10 overs.