Image: Pakistan were bowled out for 211 on Day 2 of the 1st Test / © ESPNcricinfo
Day 1 of the Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Centurion saw a dominant performance from the South African bowlers, reducing Pakistan to 211 all out. Pakistan’s innings began under overcast conditions, but their batting faltered as they were dismissed in 57.3 overs.
Kamran Ghulam was the top scorer for Pakistan, contributing 54 runs off 71 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan added 27 runs. The South African bowlers, led by Dane Paterson, who claimed five wickets for 61 runs, were instrumental in Pakistan’s collapse. Corbin Bosch supported well with four wickets for 63 runs.
On day 2, South Africa began their chase with Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma at the crease. Markram remained unbeaten at 72 from 101 balls, including 13 boundaries, while Bavuma was not out on 30 off 69 balls.
By the close of play, South Africa had reached 133/3 in 35.2 overs, still trailing by 78 runs. Pakistan’s Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas both took wickets for Pakistan, with Shahzad removing two South African batters. The match remains evenly poised as both teams look to gain the upper hand by the end of the day 2.