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)
How Did Virat Kohli Escape An ICC Ban Despite 'Physical Contact' With Sam Konstas In Boxing Day Test - Explained
The one incident that got the cricket world talking the most on the first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne was Virat Kohli's altercation with Sam Konstas. The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test here when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch in the face off that was initiated by the travelling star. Kohli was eventually charged with breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct by on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Michael Gough, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Shawn Craig.
Dream start for Bosch as Pakistan lose four wickets in opening session
PRETORIA :South African fast bowler Corbin Bosch took a wicket with his first ball in test cricket as Pakistan were left reeling on 88 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Thursday.
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)