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PAK vs SA Highlights, 1st Test Match Day 2: South Africa 216/6 at stumps, trail by 162 runs against Pakistan
PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Match Day 2: Pakistan ended Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa on a commanding 313 for 5, thanks to a fine 93 from Imam-ul-Haq and key contributions from Shan Masood (76), Mohammad Rizwan (62), and Salman Agha (52).
Haq and Masood put on 161 for the second wicket after Kagiso Rabada struck early to dismiss Abdullah Shafique for a duck. The pair dominated until South Africa’s spinners turned things around. Prenelan Subrayen trapped Masood lbw, and Senuran Muthusamy removed Haq and Saud Shakeel in back-to-back deliveries before tea, reducing Pakistan from 163 for 1 to 199 for 5.
Babar Azam’s dismissal for 23 to Simon Harmer deepened the slump. However, Rizwan and Agha counterattacked in the final session with an unbroken 114-run stand, steering Pakistan to safety on a turning Gaddafi Stadium pitch.
Haq, playing his first Test since 2023, was disappointed to fall seven short of a century but insisted Pakistan are well placed, targeting a total beyond 400. South Africa’s bowlers rued missed chances, having dropped Haq on 72 and Masood on 61.
Harmer said the visitors aim to wrap up Pakistan’s innings quickly on Day 2, aware the surface will assist spinners later. The match marks the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle, with South Africa defending their title after defeating Australia in June.
Haq and Masood put on 161 for the second wicket after Kagiso Rabada struck early to dismiss Abdullah Shafique for a duck. The pair dominated until South Africa’s spinners turned things around. Prenelan Subrayen trapped Masood lbw, and Senuran Muthusamy removed Haq and Saud Shakeel in back-to-back deliveries before tea, reducing Pakistan from 163 for 1 to 199 for 5.
Babar Azam’s dismissal for 23 to Simon Harmer deepened the slump. However, Rizwan and Agha counterattacked in the final session with an unbroken 114-run stand, steering Pakistan to safety on a turning Gaddafi Stadium pitch.
Haq, playing his first Test since 2023, was disappointed to fall seven short of a century but insisted Pakistan are well placed, targeting a total beyond 400. South Africa’s bowlers rued missed chances, having dropped Haq on 72 and Masood on 61.
Harmer said the visitors aim to wrap up Pakistan’s innings quickly on Day 2, aware the surface will assist spinners later. The match marks the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle, with South Africa defending their title after defeating Australia in June.
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Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score: Day 2 Pitch Report
"Having a look at the pitch, it gives the look of a Day 5 pitch. The spinners will be challenging to face on this surface, the batters will have to graft it out. I think the spinners will need to bowl in the range of 80 to 90 kph to be most effective" -- Aamer Sohail
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PAK vs SA Live Score: Star batters to lead the way
Pakistan will look to experienced batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to anchor innings and provide competitive totals.
Both were recently absent from the Twenty20 Asia Cup in the UAE, making this series an important platform for their return.
With South Africa expected to field a spin-heavy attack, the pressure will be on the hosts’ top order to negotiate turning deliveries effectively.
Success from Babar and Rizwan, combined with a strong performance from the spinners, will be key for Pakistan’s hopes of starting their WTC campaign on a positive note.
Both were recently absent from the Twenty20 Asia Cup in the UAE, making this series an important platform for their return.
With South Africa expected to field a spin-heavy attack, the pressure will be on the hosts’ top order to negotiate turning deliveries effectively.
Success from Babar and Rizwan, combined with a strong performance from the spinners, will be key for Pakistan’s hopes of starting their WTC campaign on a positive note.
09:18 (IST) Oct 12
PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Spinners in focus
Pakistan will rely heavily on their spinners, including veteran Sajid Khan, who bowled in the nets despite recovering from viral flu. The team is considering giving a Test debut to 38-year-old left-arm spinner Asif Afridi, who recently took 33 wickets in five domestic matches.
Masood defended using spin-friendly pitches, saying the primary goal is to win at home. The strategy underscores Pakistan’s reliance on pitch conditions to maximise performance while providing opportunities for emerging players to step into crucial roles.
Masood defended using spin-friendly pitches, saying the primary goal is to win at home. The strategy underscores Pakistan’s reliance on pitch conditions to maximise performance while providing opportunities for emerging players to step into crucial roles.
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Pakistan vs South Africa Live Score: Pakistan eye morale boost
Pakistan captain Shan Masood acknowledged the disparity between the two sides, with his team finishing ninth and last in the previous WTC cycle.
“It’s a good opportunity to play against the team that won the WTC last year,” Masood said.
He emphasised that a strong performance against South Africa could significantly boost confidence. With home advantage and favorable conditions, the team aims to use spinning tracks strategically to build momentum, which could carry over to more challenging away tours like England next year.
“It’s a good opportunity to play against the team that won the WTC last year,” Masood said.
He emphasised that a strong performance against South Africa could significantly boost confidence. With home advantage and favorable conditions, the team aims to use spinning tracks strategically to build momentum, which could carry over to more challenging away tours like England next year.
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PAK vs SA Live Score: Leadership and key absences
Markram is standing in for regular captain Temba Bavuma, who led South Africa to the WTC title in June but is sidelined with a calf injury.
Frontline spinner Keshav Maharaj is also unavailable for the first Test due to a groin issue.
“We’re gonna miss Temba a lot as a leader, and Keshav, who has been incredible even when the ball doesn’t spin,” Markram said. However, he remains optimistic, highlighting the chance for newer spinners like Simon Harmer, Senuran Muthusamy, and Prenelan Subrayen to step up and prove their mettle under challenging conditions.
Frontline spinner Keshav Maharaj is also unavailable for the first Test due to a groin issue.
“We’re gonna miss Temba a lot as a leader, and Keshav, who has been incredible even when the ball doesn’t spin,” Markram said. However, he remains optimistic, highlighting the chance for newer spinners like Simon Harmer, Senuran Muthusamy, and Prenelan Subrayen to step up and prove their mettle under challenging conditions.
09:16 (IST) Oct 12
PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Markram relishes spin challenge
Skipper Aiden Markram is excited to test South Africa’s adaptability against spin as they begin their World Test Championship title defence in Lahore today.
Recalling Pakistan’s tactics last year against England — employing industrial fans and patio heaters to produce dry, spinning tracks — Markram expects similar challenges.
“We expect the tracks to spin, and that’s Pakistan’s way of trying to win, which is completely fair,” he said. For a team less exposed to subcontinental conditions, Markram sees this as a valuable opportunity to prepare for their upcoming tour to India, while building confidence in tackling spin-heavy pitches.
Recalling Pakistan’s tactics last year against England — employing industrial fans and patio heaters to produce dry, spinning tracks — Markram expects similar challenges.
“We expect the tracks to spin, and that’s Pakistan’s way of trying to win, which is completely fair,” he said. For a team less exposed to subcontinental conditions, Markram sees this as a valuable opportunity to prepare for their upcoming tour to India, while building confidence in tackling spin-heavy pitches.
PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Match Day 2: Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Lahore at a strong 313 for 5, riding on a superb 93 from Imam-ul-Haq and solid fifties from Shan Masood (76), Mohammad Rizwan (62), and Salman Agha (52).
After a strong start led by Haq and Masood’s 161-run second-wicket stand, Pakistan suffered a mini-collapse, slipping from 163 for 1 to 199 for 5 as South Africa’s spinners fought back.
Senuran Muthusamy dismissed both Haq and Saud Shakeel in successive deliveries, while Simon Harmer trapped Babar Azam leg-before soon after tea. Rizwan and Agha then steadied the innings with an unbeaten 114-run partnership on a pitch offering turn. Haq, returning to the Test side after nearly a year, expressed disappointment at missing a hundred but was pleased with Pakistan’s position.
South Africa, led by spinners Muthusamy, Harmer, and Subrayen, will look to restrict Pakistan below 400 on Day 2, knowing the pitch will deteriorate further. Earlier, Kagiso Rabada had struck early, removing Abdullah Shafique for a duck. The two-match series is part of the new World Test Championship cycle, with South Africa entering as reigning champions.
After a strong start led by Haq and Masood’s 161-run second-wicket stand, Pakistan suffered a mini-collapse, slipping from 163 for 1 to 199 for 5 as South Africa’s spinners fought back.
Senuran Muthusamy dismissed both Haq and Saud Shakeel in successive deliveries, while Simon Harmer trapped Babar Azam leg-before soon after tea. Rizwan and Agha then steadied the innings with an unbeaten 114-run partnership on a pitch offering turn. Haq, returning to the Test side after nearly a year, expressed disappointment at missing a hundred but was pleased with Pakistan’s position.
South Africa, led by spinners Muthusamy, Harmer, and Subrayen, will look to restrict Pakistan below 400 on Day 2, knowing the pitch will deteriorate further. Earlier, Kagiso Rabada had struck early, removing Abdullah Shafique for a duck. The two-match series is part of the new World Test Championship cycle, with South Africa entering as reigning champions.
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