Pakistan end South Africa's World Cup dream

Pakistan`s Mohammad Amir celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa`s Faf du Plessis with team mates. Photo: Reuters
Pakistan`s Mohammad Amir celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa`s Faf du Plessis with team mates. Photo: Reuters

Pakistan beat South Africa by 49 runs to end the Proteas' World Cup dream and rekindle their own tournament hopes at Lord's on Sunday.

Haris Sohail (89) top-scored for Pakistan, who reached 308 for seven in their 50 overs before restricting the out-of-form South Africa to 259-9.

South Africa cannot now mathematically qualify for the semi-finals from the 10-team round-robin phase but Pakistan still have a slender chance of reaching the last four.