'Sometimes it goes your way, sometimes it...': Shamsi on South Africa's thriller win over Pakistan

South Africa spinner, Tabraiz Shamsi, shared his thoughts on their thrilling victory over Pakistan in the ongoing World Cup 2023. The nail-biting match saw South Africa edge out Pakistan by just one wicket at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.

3 things you need to know
South Africa beat Pakistan by just one wicket 
Keshav Maharaj hit the winning boundary off the bowling of Nawaz
Tabraiz Shamsi won the Player of the Match award

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Speaking after the intense encounter, Shamsi acknowledged the pivotal role he played with the bat, crediting his teammates who contributed in the crucial final stages of the game. It was Keshav Maharaj who sealed the win for South Africa with a boundary off Mohammad Nawaz, securing victory with just one wicket in hand.

"Obviously, I knew I had to do the job there but the guys before me set it up. Credit goes to those guys too," said Shamsi.

Shamsi, who was named the Player of the Match for his excellent bowling performance of four wickets and conceding 60 runs in 10 overs, humbly reflected on the unpredictability of cricket. He noted, "You have played enough cricket to understand that sometimes it goes your way and sometimes it doesn't go your way. Probably, shouldn't have been here with the pads on but I will take it."

The 33-year-old spinner expressed his joy at the hard-earned victory, emphasising the significance of such moments in a player's career. He particularly lauded Keshav Maharaj for his calm and composed batting display, which ultimately led to South Africa's triumph. Maharaj scored seven runs off 21 balls, including the all-important winning boundary against Pakistan.

"If I thought of playing a big shot, we would have been in the dressing room. These are the moments that you work hard for. But Keshav was sensational with the bat and credit to Lungi as well," said Shamsi.

With this win, South Africa claimed the top spot on the World Cup 2023 points table with their fifth victory in the tournament. In contrast, Pakistan faced their fourth consecutive defeat, finding themselves in the sixth position with a net run-rate of -0.387. The intense match showcased the uncertainty and excitement that makes cricket one of the most captivating sports in the world.