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What a game it was. South Africa has risen to the top of the standings as a result of this victory!

After winning, Maharaj banged his chest and cried out come on several times as shown in the replays. Pakistan displayed pure emotion on the other end of the spectrum.

The MA Chidambaram stadium witnessed a thriller. Chasing 271 under lights, de Kock appeared to be on track to complete the innings in 30 overs but he holed out to a pull and Pakistan continued to take wickets at regular intervals to fight their way back into the game.

But Aiden Markram remained tall and appeared destined to lead his team home, but he too fell at the wrong time and Pakistan were favourites when the eighth wicket went. Ngidi, on the other hand stayed and saw off a couple threatening balls with Maharaj.

When Rauf went, it was Pakistan's game again but Maharaj and Shamsi wisely saw off the three pacers, while Babar was hampered by the need to put on a spinner. When Nawaz appeared Maharaj pounced. In the middle of all of this, there was drama when Shadab was hit on the head and Usama Mir came on as a concussion sub and got two key wickets.