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1st Test: Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad Rock South Africa At Start Of Chase

Pakistan opening bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad struck three blows late on the third afternoon as South Africa set out in pursuit of 148 runs to win the first Test at SuperSport Park on Saturday. South Africa were reeling at 27 for three at the close, 121 runs short of a victory which would clinch them a place in the World Test championship final in England next June. Abbas took two wickets for three runs in four immaculate overs of swing bowling, dismissing Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs, while Shahzad trapped Ryan Rickelton.

South Africa quick bowler Jansen puts the brakes on Pakistan fightback

:South Africa fast bowler Marco Jansen helped put the brakes on Pakistan’s attempted fightback on the rain-delayed third day of the first test at Centurion as the tourists were 212 runs for eight wickets at tea, with only a slim 122-run lead.

Gus Atkinson, Saim Ayub, Shamar Joseph And Kamindu Mendis Nominated For ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer Of 2024 Award

Gus Atkinson (England), Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka), Saim Ayub (Pakistan), and Shamar Joseph (West Indies) have been named the 2024 ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year nominees Gus Atkinson's meteoric rise began with a stunning debut in James Anderson's final Test in July. The 26-year-old announced himself with a career-best performance of 7/45 at Lord's against the West Indies, followed by a five-wicket haul in the second innings to finish with 12/106—the fourth-best figures by a debutant in men's Test history.

India's Shreyanka Patil Nominated For ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer Of The Year 2024

India all-rounder Shreyanka Patil is among the nominees for the ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. Annerie Dercksen (South Africa), Saskia Horley (Scotland) and Freya Sargent (Ireland) are the other candidates for the award, the International Cricket Council announced on Saturday. Patil's debut for India in December 2023 was just the beginning of an incredible year. The young bowler has been a consistent performer for India across white-ball formats, regularly delivering in high-pressure situations.

R Ashwin's Prediction Comes True As Ex-Rajasthan Royals Star Scripts History On Test Debut

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is often praised for his knowledge and analysis on cricket. He has once again proved his excellence with an observation regarding an ex-Rajasthan Royals and current South Africa pacer Corbin Bosch. The right-arm fast bowler had a dream start to his Test career as he returned figures of 4 for 63 against Pakistan in the first innings of the first Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion. While Bosch impressed everyone with his bowling ability, Ashwin pointed out his first-class batting average on social media, and it took the South Africa star hardly a day to prove him right.

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Boxing Day Test vs Australia Ends In A Draw Or Loss

After Day 2 of the India vs Australia 4th Test in Melbourne, most fans of the Rohit Sharma-led side would have feared for the worst. However, No. 8 Nitish Kumar Reddy and No. 9 Washington Sundar rose to the challenge to give India a great chance. India still trail Australia by 116 runs but with two days remaining, chances are that India might be able to save the Test match. It will be great considering the World Test Championship final qualification scenario.

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Pakistan will resume Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa from 88/3 in Centurion. Currently, Babar Azam (16*) and Saud Shakeel (8*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as the visitors are trailing by 2 runs. Earlier on Friday, debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81 not out and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control over Pakistan. (Live Scorecard)

S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets

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1st Test: Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad Rock South Africa At Start Of Chase

South Africa quick bowler Jansen puts the brakes on Pakistan fightback

Gus Atkinson, Saim Ayub, Shamar Joseph And Kamindu Mendis Nominated For ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer Of 2024 Award

India's Shreyanka Patil Nominated For ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer Of The Year 2024

R Ashwin's Prediction Comes True As Ex-Rajasthan Royals Star Scripts History On Test Debut

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Boxing Day Test vs Australia Ends In A Draw Or Loss

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets