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Malik Ouzia

T20 World Cup: Shadab Khan the hero as Pakistan beat South Africa to remain in contention

Hero: Shadab Khan starred with bat and ball for Pakistan against South Africa in Sydney

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Shadab Khan’s heroics with bat and ball mean Pakistan are still in business at the T20 World Cup after beating South Africa by 33 runs in a rain-affected contest in Sydney this morning.

Needing a win to take their qualification hopes to the final round of fixtures, Pakistan looked destined for the exit door when falling to 43-4 but a brilliant partnership between Iftikhar Ahmed (51 off 35) and Shadab (52 off 22) rescued the situation in slippery conditions and helped Babar Azam’s side to 185-9 from their 20 overs.

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