Web desk: South Africa’s first innings concluded with a total of 269 runs all out in 84.0 overs, having conceded 13 extras in the Pakistan vs South Africa test match.
The foundation of their innings was a magnificent century by batter T de Zorzi, who scored 100 off 162 balls, an effort that included 10 fours and 2 sixes.
The team reached the 250-run milestone in 75.5 overs, and the new ball was immediately taken by the fielding side at the 80.1 over mark.
The innings officially closed at the Innings Break, with SR Harmer remaining on 19.
Pakistan vs South Africa: Pak Collapses Yet Again
Pakistan’s second innings got off to a turbulent start during the Pakistan vs South Africa Test match, characterised by early wickets and high-stakes umpire reviews.
The opening session saw Pakistan unsuccessfully challenge a wicket decision against Shan Masood at 9.2 overs, which was struck down as an Umpire’s Call.
Moments later, South Africa’s bowling attack challenged a decision against Babar Azam at 10.1 overs, but this attempt was struck down, confirming Azam’s survival.
At the Lunch interval, Pakistan was struggling at 36 for 2 after 11.0 overs, with Abdullah Shafique on 21 and the captain, Babar Azam, on just 1.
The post-lunch session saw Pakistan stabilise briefly and reach 50 runs in 13.4 overs. South Africa persisted with their challenges, initiating a review against Saud Shakeel at 22.5 overs, but this was also struck down.
Pakistan managed to reach 100 runs in 27.5 overs, and by the Drinks break (28.0 overs), they were 101 for 3, thanks in part to a valuable 50-run partnership for the 4th wicket between Babar Azam (33) and Saud Shakeel (17), achieved in 65 balls.
The batting side used another review at 30.5 overs against Azam, which was struck down (Umpire’s Call).
However, the momentum shifted dramatically before Tea, as quick wickets fell, leaving Pakistan at a perilous 150 for 5 in 39.4 overs, with Mohammad Rizwan on 14.
Pakistan vs South Africa: Final Session
The final session was a swift collapse for Pakistan, who were eventually bowled out for 167 in 46.1 overs, despite a flurry of final, desperate reviews.
Pakistan’s batting side successfully had two dismissals Upheld (reversed to Not Out) for Noman Ali at 44.6 overs and Hasan Ali at 45.2 overs.
However, the last challenge of the innings, concerning Noman Ali at 45.6 overs, was struck down, confirming the final dismissal and bringing the innings to a close at the Innings Break.
Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, was able to score 76 runs in the first innings; however, in the second innings, he was only able to score 7 runs. South Africa needs to score 277 runs to win.
The day ended with South Africa scoring 51 runs with the loss of 2 wickets in their second innings. Pakistan requires 8 more wickets to win the match.
Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Corzi are on the crease right now. Pakistan began its new ICC World Test Championship cycle with this match against South Africa.
