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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
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.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, outside off, shaping away. Abdullah Shafique looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Slightly shorter, on leg, Abdullah Shafique tucks it to mid on.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Hard length, on leg, Abdullah Shafique tucks it to mid on.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, on off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Edgy! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Abdullah Shafique looks to flick it but gets a leading edge. The ball goes through backward point for a boundary.
- Shan Masood 7 (15)
- Abdullah Shafique 17 (34)
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Short, on off, Shan Masood punches it through covers for a brace.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Much fuller, on off, Shan Masood pushes it to mid off.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Turn and bounce, outside off, Shan Masood looks to block it but misses.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Short, on leg, Abdullah Shafique tucks it to square leg.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and blocks it back.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Fuller, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it to short fine leg.
- Shan Masood 5 (12)
- Abdullah Shafique 16 (31)
Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, On a length, on leg, Shan Masood flicks it to mid-wicket.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it fine for a single. Another no ball for overstepping.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, outside off, shaping away. Abdullah Shafique tries to block it but gets beaten.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Short ball, on middle and leg, Abdullah Shafique ducks underneath it. It's a no ball for overstepping.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Back of a length, down leg, Abdullah Shafique looks to block it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Streaky! Back of a length, outside off, shaping away. Abdullah Shafique looks to block it but gets a thick edge as the ball races through short third for a boundary.
- Shan Masood 5 (11)
- Abdullah Shafique 11 (24)
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Much fuller, on leg, Shan Masood flicks it to short mid-wicket.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Flatter, on off, Shan Masood tucks it to mid-wicket. Dot.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Much fuller, on middle, Shan Masood leans on and blocks it forward.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Short, on off, Shan Masood flicks it to mid on.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, FOUR! Edgy! Short and outside off, with some turn. Shan Masood looks to play at it but edges it through short third. The fielder chases but the ball wins the race.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Turn and bounce, on leg, Abdullah Shafique helps it fine for a single.
- Abdullah Shafique 10 (23)
- Shan Masood 1 (6)
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, down leg, Abdullah Shafique looks to flick it but wears it on his pads.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, outside off, Abdullah Shafique leaves it alone. It's a no ball for overstepping.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Short ball, on leg, Abdullah Shafique ducks under it.
Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Back of a length, down leg, Shan Masood looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, That's a beauty! On a length, just outside off, with a hint of movement. Shan Masood looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, On a length, on middle and leg, Shan Masood looks to flick it but miscues it to the mid off fielder.
- Abdullah Shafique 9 (19)
- Shan Masood 1 (3)
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Fuller, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it to the fielder at short mid-wicket. The ball was in the air for a while but it landed short.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Short, turning in, Abdullah Shafique blocks it towards short leg fielder again.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Too full, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it to the fielder at short leg.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Keeps it full, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and blocks it back.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Well played! Much fuller, outside off, Abdullah Shafique uses his feet and caresses it magnificently through covers for a boundary.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Short, on off, Shan Masood cuts it to cover for one.
- Abdullah Shafique 5 (14)
- Shan Masood 0 (2)
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and blocks it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Oh! Back of a length, just outside off, Abdullah Shafique makes a tight leave.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Hard length, on off, Abdullah Shafique eases it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Edgy! On a length, outside off, shaping away. Abdullah Shafique looks to block it but gets a thick edge as the ball races through short third for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Short, on off, Abdullah Shafique blocks it to mid off.
- Shan Masood 0 (2)
- Abdullah Shafique 1 (8)
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Short and wide, Shan Masood looks to play at it but misses.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Much fuller, on off, Shan Masood blocks it forward.
Shan Masood walks in.
Simon Harmer to Imam-ul-Haq, OUT! STUMPED! Simon Harmer strikes with the new ball! He bowls it slower through the air and tempts the batter. Imam-ul-Haq bravely dances down the track but fails to reach the pitch of the delivery. It also turns away from him after landing and beats the bat of the batter. Kyle Verreynne does the rest and South Africa gets an early and a much needed breakthrough.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Fuller, down leg, Abdullah Shafique looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller again, on off, Abdullah Shafique blocks it to mid on.
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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Venue
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
