UPDATE: Proteas bowlers restrict Pakistan to 270 in World Cup clash

South Africa have been set a target of 271 runs to win their round-robin match against Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup.

While all-rounder Marco Jansen removed openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq within a couple of overs in the early stages of Pakistan’s innings, after they won the toss and chose to bat, the rest of their batting line-up launched an impressive recovery.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam made 50 runs, and after a successful review from the Proteas sent him packing, Saud Shakeel (52) Shadab Khan (43) combined in an 84-run stand for the sixth wicket.

Shamsi shines

The Proteas attack again struggled to shake off a persistent middle order, but they managed to slice off the tail, bowling out their opponents for 270 runs.

They were led by spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, who returned 4/60, and Jansen who took 3/43.

If they win, South Africa will climb to the top of the first-round World Cup standings, while a victory for Pakistan will keep them in the hunt for the playoffs.