Legends and Pundits react as Pakistan keep their hopes alive in World Cup

South Africa must think this World Cup is one long nightmare they are unable to wake up from. Pakistan still alive!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

It really has been difficult to watch. I try and consider the plans and thoughts but I’m baffled.

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49)

Pakistan stays alive...but only just. Even after this win, they’re nowhere close to getting into the top four. Must beat NZ and Bangladesh to compensate for the big losses vs WI and Ind.  

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)

Pakistan fighting back with a spirit. Fielding lapses need to be paid attention to. Well done guys.

Now on to the all important match against New Zealand on Wednesday.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph)

If this is how South Africa continues, they will have to play the icc tournament to qualify for the next World Cup!

— Pragyan Prayas Ojha (@pragyanojha)

Pakistan have kept their hopes alive by beating South Africa and ending their challenge at

The knock by Haris Sohail was the difference between the two sides.

Very disappointed though with the Proteas through this World Cup.

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349)

Pakistan were excellebt with bat and ball today. But half a dozen catches — a few of them difficult no doubt — put down! Any team other than the beleaguered South Africans would have taken heavy toll of this

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah)

Great job by the Pakistani bowlers, SA having a painful tournament nothing going there way. As I said to chase 300+ they required a team effort but an odd 50 won't get you there.

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)

Miller struggling bad

— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher)

Well Played . Pakistan played pressure free cricket today. This is whats required. They should win the game from here and keep all of our hopes alive.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph)