ICC World Cup 2019 PAK vs SA: Best pictures of the match

It was a battle of survival, a clash to cling on to the last hope of qualifying for the semifinals. In the end, it was South Africa who felt the pangs of defeat as they were trounced by 49 runs. Pakistan batted first and scored 308, mainly propelled by Haris Sohail's quickfire 89 off 59 balls. In reply, South Africa crumbled to 259 as none of the batsmen managed to convert their good starts into big innings. Wahab Riaz and Shadab Khan took three wickets apiece for Pakistan.

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi and teammates celebrate the wicket of South Africa's David Miller. Photo credit: Reuters

Pakistan fans paint a pretty picture during the match. Photo credit: Reuters

Pakistan's Mohammad Amir fails to take a catch. Photo credit: Reuters

South Africa's Aiden Markram is bowled by Pakistan's Shadab Khan. Photo credit: Reuters

South Africa's Aiden Markram trudges back after being dismissed by Pakistan's Shadab Khan. Photo credit: Reuters

Pakistan's Mohammad Amir and teammates celebrate the wicket of South Africa's Hashim Amla. Photo credit: Reuters

South Africa's Jean-Paul Duminy takes a catch that dismissed Pakistan's Imad Wasim. Photo credit: Reuters

Pakistan's Haris Sohail during his fluent and quick innings of 89. Photo credit: Reuters

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez in action. Photo credit: Reuters

South Africa's Imran Tahir celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman. Photo credit: Reuters

Pakistan fans display witty signs before the match. Photo credit: Reuters