Pakistan knock South Africa out

ICC World Twenty20, 21st Match, Group E: Pakistan v South Africa at Gros Islet, May 10, 2010.

Pakistan have knocked out South Africa out of the ICC World Twenty20 Championship, as they won by 11 runs.
Pakistan won the toss, and chose to bat. They put on 148 runs on the board for the loss of seven wickets. Umar Akmal scored a brilliant 33-ball 51, which included 4 huge sixes. South Africa started the chase slowly, and paid the price as the required run rate climbed up to 10 runs an over by the half stage mark. In the end, with the clever bowling of Saeed Ajmal and other spinners, Pakistan won by 11 runs, to keep the hopes alive of qualifying for the Semi finals.

How can Pakistan Qualify for Semifinals?
If England beat New Zealand in the other match today, then Pakistan could qualify for the next round. Therefore, all Pakistanis should pray for the win of England over New Zealand.

News Update:

You know what, England have beaten New Zealand in the other Super Eight match and Pakistan are through to Semis with them. Congratulations to Pakistan, and Thank you England.

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