Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and World Cup updates as Marco Jansen grabs early wickets

Pakistan cricket vs South Africa cricket headlines today’s action in India at the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup.

After England’s dismal performance to fall to Sri Lanka, which has all but ended their reign as champions, one contender is back in action in the shape of the impressive Proteas, who are firing at the top of the order with Quinton de Kock the top scorer in the tournament on 407 runs entering today’s match.

It is also crunch time for Pakistan after an inconsistent start to the tournament, including a crushing defeat to India, followed by more losses to Australia and Afghanistan, leaving Babar Azam’s side two points behind Australia in that fourth and final qualifying spot for the semi-finals.

Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below, plus see the latest tips and betting advice for the tournament here:

Pakistan vs South Africa

46.4

OUT! Caught. Lungi Ngidi to Muhammad Wasim. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge, caught by de Kock.

Pakistan vs South Africa

46.3

Lungi Ngidi to Muhammad Wasim. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

Pakistan vs South Africa

46.2

Wide Lungi Ngidi to Muhammad Wasim. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.

Pakistan vs South Africa

46.2

Wide Lungi Ngidi to Muhammad Wasim. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.

Pakistan vs South Africa

46.1

Lungi Ngidi to Muhammad Wasim. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Pakistan vs South Africa

45.6

Marco Jansen to Haris Rauf. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.

Pakistan vs South Africa

45.5

OUT! Caught. Marco Jansen to Mohammad Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point, caught by Miller.

Pakistan vs South Africa

45.4

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Nawaz. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to silly point for no runs.

Pakistan vs South Africa

45.3

Wide Marco Jansen to Mohammad Nawaz. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.

Pakistan vs South Africa

45.3

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Nawaz. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot flick, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.