Can the unpredictable Pakistan stun one of the tournament favourites South Africa to keep their World Cup 2015 campaign alive? (Live Scores | Points Table)
A file photo of the Pakistan team in acton during the World Cup.
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The Tussle for Knockouts
India have already booked their quarterfinal berth and are most-likely to finish at the top of Pool B. Barring multiple upsets, even South Africa are guaranteed a spot and could finish second. The race for the third and fourth spot is far more intense.
As it stands, West Indies (4 points) occupy the fourth spot with one game (vs UAE in hand). Ireland (4 points) are fifth but have three more games to go while Pakistan are third (4 points) with two matches to go. Pakistan need a win against South Africa to stay alive in World Cup 2015.
Unpredictable Pakistan vs Hungry South Africa
Pakistan hope their resurgence in the World Cup continues against South Africa at Eden Park on Saturday with the Proteas' coach warning of the Asians' "predictable unpredictability".
The 1992 champions need a victory to keep their hopes alive for a quarter-final place after losing their first two games before winning the next two.
Standing between Pakistan and a place in the next round are South Africa and then a dangerous Ireland side but coach Waqar Younis believes his team was peaking at the right time. (Read More )
Pakistan batsmen need to stay focussed: Javed Miandad
Against a well-oiled bowling unit of South Africa, Pakistan batsmen need to stay focussed and the top order requires to see off the new ball threat of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel to challenge a strong batting lineup led by AB de Villiers. Barring the horrendous batting form of opener Nasir Jamshed, Pakistan batsmen have got runs under their belts in the last two games which must raise their confidence. (Read more )
My bowlers can stop AB de Villiers! Misbah fires early warning
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq insists his bowlers can slam the brakes on South Africa's batting superstars in Saturday's World Cup clash in Auckland with AB de Villiers their prime target. (Read more )
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