South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling one-wicket win and move closer to the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup.
Aiden Markram hit a solid 91 and at 206-4 South Africa were well on course to comfortably chase down a 271-run target.Join Kayo now and start streaming instantly >
Controversy then took over when Haris Rauf slammed a ball into the pads of Tabraiz Shamsi with the last ball of the 46th over.As the replays rolled Shamsi looked completely plumb only for the DRS to save him. Ball tracking flashed two red lights but it was the final one that cut Pakistan the deepest as the wickets stated umpire’s call.The controversial moment.The controversial call left the cricket world up in arms with many believing the system needs a major overhaul.
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