S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets
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Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen Put South Africa On Top Against Pakistan In 1st Test
Debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81 not out and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Friday. Bosch, batting at number nine, enabled South Africa to take a 90-run first innings lead -- and the bowlers made it count by taking three wickets before Pakistan could wipe out the deficit. Pakistan finished the day on 88 for three -- still two runs behind. South Africa would qualify for next year's World Test Championship final for the first time with a victory in either match of this two-Test series.
First Time In 147 Years: South Africa Debutant Corbin Bosch Scripts History, Achieves Unique Feat
South African cricket team all-rounder Corbin Bosch scripted history by achieving an unique feat on Test debut against Pakistan at the Centurion. Bosch registered a four-wicket haul and then went on to slam 81 while batting at No. 9. As a result, he broke a 122-year-old record for the highest score by a South African batter on debut while batting at No. 8 or below. This was also the first time in the history of Test cricket that a batter registered a 80-plus score on debut at No. 9. For South Africa, he became the first cricketer ever to score a half-century and take a four wicket haul on debut in Test cricket.
So. Africa hold upperhand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets
PRETORIA :Pakistan trailed by only two runs as they reached 88-3 in their second innings when bad light brought a premature end to day two of the first test against South Africa at Centurion on Friday, leaving the hosts holding the upper hand.
South Africa v Pakistan 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE Score Updates: Pakistan Eye Early Wickets
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Updates: After failing to put up a strong first innings total, Pakistan will be relying on their bowling attack to dismiss hosts South Africa cheaply in the first Test of the two-match series at Centurion. After restricting Pakistan to 211, courtesy a five-wicket haul by Dane Paterson, South Africa ended Day 1 on 82/3, with opener Aiden Markram and skipper Temba Bavuma at the crease. In-form batters Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs were dismissed cheaply, with Khurram Shah taking two wickets. The test holds enormous value, as victory in the series would guarantee South Africa a spot in the World Test Championship (2025) final. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Babar Azam Makes History, Becomes Only Third Player Ever To Achieve Elusive Feat
Pakistan batter Babar Azam made history in Centurion by becoming only the third player to score over 4,000 runs in all three formats of the game. On the opening day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa, Babar returned to the Test squad after being dropped during the England series. His return was bittersweet. On one hand, he cemented his place in cricketing history, but on the other, he failed to make a significant contribution to Pakistan's innings. Despite his calibre, Babar edged a delivery to Aiden Markram at second slip, departing for a disappointing 4-run knock.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 1, Live Score Updates
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: South Africa will be hosting Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series in Centurion on Thursday. The visitors will be high on confidence as they will be coming to this series after claiming a historic 3-0 clean sweep against the Proteas in the recently-concluded ODI series. On the other hand, South African captain Temba Bavuma announced an all-pace attack for the first Test. Fast bowler Corbin Bosch will make his debut for a team missing several leading pace bowlers because of injury. (Live Scorecard)
South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score Updates 2nd ODI
SA vs PAK Live Score Updates 2nd ODI: South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan in the second ODI at the Newlands in Cape Town. Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha starred with the bat as Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the series on Tuesday in Paarl. Ayub (109) and Salman (82 not out) shared a fifth wicket partnership of 141, rescuing Pakistan from 60 for four. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have come under fierce criticism of late, and the star duo will look to bounce back to form. (Live Scorecard)