Pakistan may change into the quantity ODI staff once more even when India handle to beat Sri Lanka within the remaining of Asia Cup 2023. India had a golden alternative to go for the highest spot however their loss to Bangladesh of their final match of Super 4 stage within the event spoiled their probability. On the opposite hand, the Babar Azam and firm had entered the continental occasion being the top-ranked ODI staff. However, their defeats to India and Sri Lanka noticed them lose the dominance.

Currently, each Pakistan and Australia have score of 115 every. If South Africa beat Australia within the fifth and remaining ODI on Sunday, Pakistan will rise to the highest spot regardless of the results of the India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 remaining.

Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to guide South Africa to a 164-run win within the fourth ODI towards Australia at SuperSport Park on Friday.

The defeat to the Mitchell Marsh-led aspect noticed it getting equal on score factors with Pakistan. However, it continues to carry the highest spot.

Klaasen shared a rare fifth wicket partnership of 222 off solely 94 balls with David Miller (82 not out) as South Africa piled up 416 for 5, their fifth-highest complete in ODI, earlier than bowling out Australia for 252.

Klaasen smashed 13 fours and 13 sixes earlier than being caught on the boundary off the final ball of the innings.

Alex Carey hit 99 off 77 balls for Australia and was final man out. Lungi Ngidi took 4 for 51 and Kagiso Rabada three for 41 for South Africa.

South Africa’s win tied the sequence at two matches apiece, establishing a decider in Johannesburg on Sunday.

On the opposite hand, Shubman Gill’s fine-tuned 121 and Axar Patel’s late surge of 42 went in useless as Bangladesh defeated India by 6 runs on Friday.

Chasing 266-run goal, India had been bundled out for 259 in 49.5 overs. Mustafizur Rahman starred with three wickets for Bangladesh.

Earlier, Shakib Al Hasan (80) and Tohwid Hridoy (54) slammed half-centuries as Bangladesh posted a complete of 265 for 8 in 50 overs. For India, Shardul Thakur picked three wickets after captain Rohit received the toss and opted to bowl first. (Scorecard)

(With AFP Inputs)