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Match Ended
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
, Oct 12, 2025
378&167
269&183 (60.5)
Pakistan beat South Africa by 93 runs
% Chance to Win
PAK
SA
DRAW
Inn Break
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Player of the MatchNoman Ali
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That concludes a commanding performance from Pakistan, who secure a dominant victory in the 1st Test to take a crucial lead in the series. The focus now shifts to the 2nd Test between these two sides, with the action set to resume on Monday, October 20th, at 5 am GMT. Be sure to join us for all the early pitch report and team news build-up. Until next time, it's goodbye from us. Cheers!
Shan Masood, the captain of Pakistan, starts by crediting the Proteas' effort, adds that they came back a lot of times in the game, but appreciates how his bowlers bowled today. Admits they have played in more docile conditions and have produced plenty of exceptional seamers. Reckons there are plenty of encouraging signs with the squad they have. Tells they are happy to start off with a win and that too against the reigning champions.
Aiden Markram, the skipper of South Africa, says there were good moments in the past few days but they have to learn from this game and come back stronger. Mentions there were a few moments where they could have capitalized, and feels they could have done better in the first innings. Admits Senuran Muthusamy works hard behind the scenes and is reaping rewards. Reckons they have a nice, balanced team, but will see how the pitch is in the next game and change accordingly.
Noman Ali wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD. He says he changed his tactics depending on the batter or the situation. Tells he bowls according to the conditions and tries to stay consistent with the line and length. Mentions he has been working hard for the past 6-8 months. Feels Dewald Brevis' wicket was important and he celebrated because it was his 10th wicket in the game.
...Presentation...
Pakistan continued with their dominance at the start of Day 4 as well. The speedster Shaheen Afridi struck with the third ball of the day, trapping Tony de Zorzi plumb to give Pakistan the early advantage. Spinner Noman Ali then joined the party, quickly removing Tristan Stubbs. A scintillating counter-attack by young Dewald Brevis, who hammered a quick-fire 54, offered a glimmer of hope for South Africa, only for Noman Ali to castle him just when he looked dangerous. The final nail in the coffin came from Sajid Khan right before lunch, ending Ryan Rickelton's gritty 45. South Africa were reeling at 137/6 at the end of the morning session. However, with the loss of their top order, it was a matter of when the innings folded rather than if. South Africa showed glimpses of staying in the game but lost the crucial moments.
Despite decent starts from Babar Azam and others, Pakistan folded for a low score of 167, having set South Africa an achievable chase of 277 runs to win the Test. Coming to chase 277 at the end of Day 3, left-arm spinner Noman Ali picked two crucial wickets of Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder early on, leaving the visitors in a precarious position at 18/2.
However, the momentum proved fleeting and utterly reversible. Pakistan’s second innings was a spectacular disaster. It was a classic example of how quickly a cricket match can turn. The South African spinners, fresh off their first-innings success, were simply irresistible. The familiar face of Senuran Muthusamy proved to be the chief executioner once more, bagging an astonishing 5/57 to complete a phenomenal 10-wicket match haul. With solid support from Simon Harmer (4/51), the batting line-up dissolved in a sensational collapse, losing five wickets for just 17 runs in the final session of the Moving Day.
Crucially, though, Pakistan's own spin twins, led by Noman Ali with his six wickets, hit back hard, dismantling the South African line-up, which revolved around Tony de Zorzi's superb century. This effort secured a crucial 109-run first-innings lead, putting Pakistan firmly in the driver's seat.
This Test match has been a rollercoaster ride for Pakistan. They started with promise, posting 378 in the first innings, despite the heartbreak of both Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Agha missing well-deserved centuries. The innings ended in a rush of blood, largely thanks to a spectacular first-innings collapse orchestrated by South Africa's spinner Senuran Muthusamy with his six wickets!
Shaheen Afridi's exceptional performance today was a highlight, despite the spinners' dominance. Shan Masood's surprise decision to start with Afridi set the tone, and he delivered, bowling with pace and aggression. His four-wicket haul helped Pakistan take the lead, making him a key factor in the home team's dominance. Well, that was about today. Let's recap how the game unfolded right from the start.
The reigning World Test Champions, South Africa, start the new cycle on the wrong note. An exceptional performance from Pakistan have outdone the Proteas. On a rank-turner, their spinners stepped up. Noman Ali, particularly, showed what consistency can do. A 10-wicket haul has helped Pakistan go 1-0 up in the 2-match series.
End Of The Over 60.5 : 183/10
0 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- W 60.3
- 060.4
- W 60.5
K. Rabada
0 (2)
S. Harmer
14 (29)
S. Afridi
8.5-1-33-4
60.5
W
Shaheen Afridi To Kagiso Rabada OUT!
OUT! CLEANED UP! Kagiso Rabada gets a taste of his own medicine. Shaheen Afridi keeps it very full and gets it to swing back in sharply from the middle pole. Kagiso Rabada plays the wrong line, tries to defend but is undone by the movement and it crashes the leg pole. Pakistan win by 93 runs.
60.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Kagiso Rabada
Bowls a yorker-length delivery, shaping on leg, Kagiso Rabada digs it out off the inside edge onto the pads. Shaheen Afridi appeals but he knew there was an edge.
DRINKS! Just the one wicket left for Pakistan to close the game. It has been a phenomenal performance from them so far. Can Kagiso Rabada survive and stretch the unavoidable outcome?
60.3
W
Shaheen Afridi To Prenelan Subrayen OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Shaheen Afridi is cleaning up the tail quickly! Serves a fuller length delivery with an angle, it lands and shapes away. Subrayen is squared up, tries to defend in front of his pads but misses by a long way and it crashes the stumps.
60.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Prenelan Subrayen
Fuller and down the leg side, Subrayen looks to flick but misses.
60.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Prenelan Subrayen
Pushes it full and just outside off, it lands and nips back in. Prenelan Subrayen shoulders arms but the ball whizzes past the off pole.
End Of The Over 60 : 183/8
2 Runs
- 059.1
- 059.2
- 059.3
- 059.4
- 059.5
- 259.6
S. Harmer
14 (29)
P. Subrayen
8 (5)
H. Ali
6-0-14-0
59.6
2
Hasan Ali To Simon Harmer
Gets it to shape in by a long way, Simon Harmer inside edges his flick to square leg for a couple.
59.5
0
Hasan Ali To Simon Harmer
Nips in a length ball on middle, Simon Harmer turns it to mid on.
59.4
0
Hasan Ali To Simon Harmer
Touch fuller and on middle, defended back to the bowler.
59.3
0
Hasan Ali To Simon Harmer
Good length delivery, close to the off pole. Simon Harmer punches it to cover.
59.2
0
Hasan Ali To Simon Harmer
Bowls it on a length and outside off, Simon Harmer shoulders arms to it.
59.1
0
Hasan Ali To Simon Harmer
Short of a length and outside off. Simon Harmer lets it go.
End Of The Over 59 : 181/8
8 Runs
- W 58.1
- 058.2
- 258.3
- 058.4
- 458.5
- 258.6
P. Subrayen
8 (5)
S. Harmer
12 (23)
S. Afridi
8-1-33-2
58.6
2
Shaheen Afridi To Prenelan Subrayen
Much fuller, on leg, Prenelan Subrayen flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
58.5
4
Shaheen Afridi To Prenelan Subrayen
FOUR! Edgy! Too full, outside off, Prenelan Subrayen looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball goes through short third for a boundary.
58.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Prenelan Subrayen
On a length, outside off, Prenelan Subrayen tries to waft at it but misses.
58.3
2
Shaheen Afridi To Prenelan Subrayen
On a length, on leg, Prenelan Subrayen flicks it through backward square leg for a single.
58.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Prenelan Subrayen
Too full, on off, Prenelan Subrayen digs it back to the bowler.
Prenelan Subrayen walks in.
58.1
W
Shaheen Afridi To Kyle Verreynne OUT!
OUT! PLUMB! Shaheen Afridi strikes! South Africa go eight down now. On a length, on middle and it stays low. Kyle Verreynne looks to block it but gets beaten on the lack of bounce as the ball hits his pads. An appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Kyle Verreynne walks back into the shed.
End Of The Over 58 : 173/7
3 Runs
- 157.1
- 057.2
- 057.3
- 157.4
- 057.5
- 157.6
K. Verreynne
19 (47)
S. Harmer
12 (23)
S. Khan
14-1-38-2
57.6
1
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Flatter, on leg, Kyle Verreynne knocks it down the ground for one.
57.5
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Too full, on leg, Kyle Verreynne digs it back to the bowler.
57.4
1
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Fuller, on leg, Simon Harmer flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
57.3
0
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Much fuller, on off, Simon Harmer pushes it back to the bowler.
57.2
0
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Flatter, turning in, Simon Harmer blocks it back.
57.1
1
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Short, on leg, Kyle Verreynne knocks it down the ground for one.
End Of The Over 57 : 170/7
13 Runs
- 4 LB 56.1
- 056.2
- 456.3
- 1 LB 56.4
- 056.5
- 456.6
S. Harmer
11 (20)
K. Verreynne
17 (44)
S. Afridi
7-1-25-1
56.6
4
Shaheen Afridi To Simon Harmer
FOUR! A poor delivery from Shaheen Afridi! A full toss, down leg, Simon Harmer uses the pace of the ball and clips it fine for a boundary. Good over for South Africa.
56.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Simon Harmer
Too full, on leg, Simon Harmer flicks it to the fielder at short mid-wicket.
56.4
lb
Shaheen Afridi To Kyle Verreynne
On a length, down leg, Kyle Verreynne looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. The ball rolls towards square leg. They collect a leg bye.
56.3
4
Shaheen Afridi To Kyle Verreynne
FOUR! Top shot! Much fuller, outside off, Kyle Verreynne leans on and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary.
56.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Kyle Verreynne
Oh! On a length, down leg, Kyle Verreynne looks to block it but wears it on his pads.
56.1
lb
Shaheen Afridi To Kyle Verreynne
FOUR LEG BYES! Bonus runs for South Africa! Errs his line down leg, Kyle Verreynne looks to flick it but the ball clips his pads and races away to the fence at fine leg.
End Of The Over 56 : 157/7
4 Runs
- 155.1
- 055.2
- 155.3
- 155.4
- 055.5
- 155.6
K. Verreynne
13 (40)
S. Harmer
7 (18)
N. Ali
28-4-79-4
55.6
1
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Fuller, on off, Kyle Verreynne eases it to the fielder at silly point. An overthrow allows the batters to collect a single.
55.5
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Short, on off, Kyle Verreynne taps it to short cover.
55.4
1
Noman Ali To Simon Harmer
Flatter, on leg, Simon Harmer flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
55.3
1
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Keeps it full, on off, Kyle Verreynne knocks it down the ground for a single.
55.2
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Much fuller, on off, Kyle Verreynne taps it to short cover.
55.1
1
Noman Ali To Simon Harmer
Short, on leg, Simon Harmer tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 55 : 153/7
4 Runs
- 154.1
- 154.2
- 154.3
- 054.4
- 154.5
- 054.6
K. Verreynne
11 (36)
S. Harmer
5 (16)
S. Khan
13-1-35-2
54.6
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Short, on off, Kyle Verreynne blocks it back to the bowler.
54.5
1
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Full, on leg, Simon Harmer flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
54.4
0
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Much fuller, on leg, Simon Harmer blocks it to the fielder at short leg.
54.3
1
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Short, on leg, Kyle Verreynne tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
54.2
1
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Keeps it on off, Simon Harmer reverse sweeps it to point for a single.
54.1
1
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Too full, on leg, Kyle Verreynne looks to sweep it but edges it to fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 54 : 149/7
2 Runs
- 053.1
- 053.2
- 053.3
- 153.4
- 053.5
- 153.6
K. Verreynne
9 (33)
S. Harmer
3 (13)
N. Ali
27-4-75-4
53.6
1
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
A low full toss, on leg, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it towards deep backward square leg for a single.
53.5
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Short, on leg, Kyle Verreynne blocks it back.
53.4
1
Noman Ali To Simon Harmer
Much fuller, on off, Simon Harmer reverse sweeps it to point for a single.
53.3
0
Noman Ali To Simon Harmer
Short, outside off, turning away. Simon Harmer tries to play at it but misses.
53.2
0
Noman Ali To Simon Harmer
Too full, on off, Simon Harmer digs it back to the bowler.
53.1
0
Noman Ali To Simon Harmer
Much fuller, on off, Simon Harmer blocks it to mid off.
End Of The Over 53 : 147/7
1 Runs
- 052.1
- 052.2
- 052.3
- 152.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
K. Verreynne
8 (31)
S. Harmer
2 (9)
S. Khan
12-1-31-2
52.6
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Much fuller, on off, Kyle Verreynne leans on and blocks it back.
52.5
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Keeps it full, on leg, Kyle Verreynne leans on and blocks it back.
52.4
1
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Flatter, on leg, Simon Harmer flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. Good fielding in the deep.
52.3
0
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Short, down leg, Simon Harmer looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
52.2
0
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Lands it on middle, Simon Harmer eases it to right of the bowler.
52.1
0
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Too full, on off, Simon Harmer blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 52 : 146/7
2 Runs
- 051.1
- 151.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 151.5
- 051.6
K. Verreynne
8 (29)
S. Harmer
1 (5)
N. Ali
26-4-73-4
51.6
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Full, on leg, Kyle Verreynne blocks it to mid on.
51.5
1
Noman Ali To Simon Harmer
Full, on off, Simon Harmer reverse sweeps it to backward point for a single.
51.4
0
Noman Ali To Simon Harmer
Lands it on leg, Simon Harmer knocks it to the fielder at mid on.
51.3
0
Noman Ali To Simon Harmer
Quicker, on off, Simon Harmer blocks it back.
51.2
1
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Short, on leg, Kyle Verreynne tucks it through square leg for a single.
51.1
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Tossed up, on off, Kyle Verreynne pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 51 : 144/7
1 Runs
- 050.1
- 150.2
- 050.3
- W 50.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
S. Harmer
0 (2)
K. Verreynne
7 (26)
S. Khan
11-1-30-2
50.6
0
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Beaten again! Flatter, outside off and it stays low. Simon Harmer looks to play at it but gets beaten again.
50.5
0
Sajid Khan To Simon Harmer
Flatter, outside off, Simon Harmer tries to waft at it but misses.
Simon Harmer walks in.
50.4
W
Sajid Khan To Senuran Muthusamy OUT!
OUT! PLUMB! Sajid Khan strikes and gets his second. Flatter, on middle and it skids through and stays a tad low. Senuran Muthusamy tries to sweep it but misses it completely. The ball goes on to hit his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Senuran Muthusamy sends it upstairs to have a check. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows three reds. The onfield decision stands OUT. South Africa go seven down now.
50.3
0
Sajid Khan To Senuran Muthusamy
Short, on off, Senuran Muthusamy punches it to cover.
50.2
1
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Tossed up, on off, Kyle Verreynne reverse sweeps it through backward point for a single.
50.1
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Short, on off, Kyle Verreynne blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 50 : 143/6
2 Runs
- 149.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 149.6
K. Verreynne
6 (24)
S. Muthusamy
6 (12)
N. Ali
25-4-71-4
49.6
1
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Flatter, on middle, Kyle Verreynne fends it through backward point for a single.
49.5
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Quicker, on off, Kyle Verreynne pushes it to mid off.
49.4
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Fuller, on off, Kyle Verreynne blocks it back to the bowler.
49.3
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Beauty! This one lands on off and turns away, Kyle Verreynne tries to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
49.2
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Short, on middle, Kyle Verreynne blocks it back to the bowler.
49.1
1
Noman Ali To Senuran Muthusamy
Much fuller, on off, Senuran Muthusamy reverse sweeps it through backward point for a single.
End Of The Over 49 : 141/6
4 Runs
- 048.1
- 148.2
- 148.3
- 048.4
- 148.5
- 148.6
S. Muthusamy
5 (11)
K. Verreynne
5 (19)
S. Khan
10-1-29-1
48.6
1
Sajid Khan To Senuran Muthusamy
Short, on off, Senuran Muthusamy punches it to point for a single.
48.5
1
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Keeps it full, on leg, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it through square leg for one.
48.4
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Much fuller, on off, Kyle Verreynne leans on and blocks it back.
48.3
1
Sajid Khan To Senuran Muthusamy
Slower one, on leg, Senuran Muthusamy digs it to square leg for one.
48.2
1
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Flatter, on leg, Kyle Verreynne knocks it down the ground for a single.
48.1
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Short, turning in, Kyle Verreynne tucks it to mid-wicket.
We are back for the second session of Day 4. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne will resume with the bat for South Africa. Sajid Khan to start with the ball. Let's go...
... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ...
South Africa began Day 4 with momentum, courtesy of Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton's solid conclusion to Day 3. However, 'The Eagle', Shaheen Afridi struck early, removing de Zorzi in the first over. Wiaan Mulder and Tristan Stubbs soon followed. Dewald Brevis's aggressive approach put Pakistan under pressure, and he and Rickelton batted well to revive the chase. However, Noman Ali's exceptional delivery and Sajid Khan's subsequent wicket have swung the game in Pakistan's favor, removing Brevis and Rickelton respectively. Join us for what could be the final session of the game.
A dramatic session has concluded, with Pakistan emerging stronger. Every over was eventful, and the hosts are walking away with their heads held high. The crucial wickets of Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis have shifted the balance in Pakistan's favor, making them favorites to clinch the game. They require just four more wickets, while South Africa needs 140 runs to win.
End Of The Over 48 : 137/6
2 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 047.3
- 047.4
- 047.5
- 247.6
S. Muthusamy
3 (9)
K. Verreynne
3 (15)
N. Ali
24-4-69-4
47.6
2
Noman Ali To Senuran Muthusamy
Pitched up, outside off, driven through covers for a couple of runs. LUNCH!
47.5
0
Noman Ali To Senuran Muthusamy
Tossed up, around off, Senuran Muthusamy solidly defends it out.
47.4
0
Noman Ali To Senuran Muthusamy
Pushes it well outside off, Senuran Muthusamy steps across and down to block.
47.3
0
Noman Ali To Senuran Muthusamy
Slower in the air, full and on leg, Senuran Muthusamy plants his front foot across to sweep but keeps it out on the leg side.
47.2
0
Noman Ali To Senuran Muthusamy
Slower and flatter around off, Senuran Muthusamy leans and defends it out.
47.1
0
Noman Ali To Senuran Muthusamy
Bowls it around off, spinning sharply down leg. Senuran Muthusamy watchfully lets it go.
End Of The Over 47 : 135/6
1 Runs
- 046.1
- W 46.2
- 046.3
- 046.4
- 146.5
- 046.6
K. Verreynne
3 (15)
S. Muthusamy
1 (3)
S. Khan
9-1-25-1
46.6
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Flat and around off, turns in. Verreynne rocks back and across to defend. One final over before Lunch coming up.
46.5
1
Sajid Khan To Senuran Muthusamy
Overpitched, wide of off, Senuran Muthusamy leans and hits it to deep cover for a single.
46.4
0
Sajid Khan To Senuran Muthusamy
This is full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy looks to sweep but gloves it in the vacant short leg region.
46.3
0
Sajid Khan To Senuran Muthusamy
Flat and around off, turns away and bounces. Senuran Muthusamy looks to defend but misses.
Senuran Muthusamy walks in.
46.2
W
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Pakistan have the big wicket of Ryan Rickelton at the verge of Lunch! What a delivery from Sajid Khan! Ryan Rickelton was bamboozled. Floats it with an angle, it goes down but the ball lands and spins back in sharply. Rickelton plays the wrong line, tries to flick but gets a leading edge to first slip where Salman Agha takes it. Excellent catch. South Africa in deep trouble now.
46.1
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Pitched up, outside off, Rickelton leans and pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 46 : 134/5
0 Runs
- 045.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 045.5
- 045.6
K. Verreynne
3 (14)
R. Rickelton
45 (143)
N. Ali
23-4-67-4
45.6
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Slows the pace and floats it on the pads. Kyle Verreynne fails to flick and wears it on the pads. A stifled appeal follows but that was going down.
45.5
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Tossed up, around off, Kyle Verreynne defends on the front foot.
45.4
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Very full and quicker on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps well but finds the man at square leg.
45.3
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Very full and around off, the arm ball, blocked out.
45.2
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Keeps it full and slows up the pace. Kyle Verreynne gets inside the line and defends.
45.1
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Looped up full and on off, Kyle Verreynne keeps it out on the deck.
End Of The Over 45 : 134/5
0 Runs
- 044.1
- 044.2
- 044.3
- 044.4
- 044.5
- 044.6
R. Rickelton
45 (143)
K. Verreynne
3 (8)
S. Khan
8-1-24-0
44.6
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Too full and on middle and leg, played back to the bowler.
44.5
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up on middle, an arm ball. Rickelton defends well.
44.4
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Floated full and outside off, Rickelton looks to reverse sweep but finds point.
44.3
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
This one carries on with the arm, on the pads. Rickelton rocks back to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
44.2
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up, on middle, Rickelton leans and blocks it out.
44.1
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Well outside off, stays very low, Rickelton leaves.
End Of The Over 44 : 134/5
3 Runs
- 043.1
- 143.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 243.6
K. Verreynne
3 (8)
R. Rickelton
45 (137)
N. Ali
22-3-67-4
43.6
2
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Flighted on middle, Kyle Verreynne sweeps it way in front of square leg for a couple of runs.
43.5
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Flat and around off, Kyle Verreynne rocks back and punches it to cover.
43.4
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Slows it up, bowls it on middle, Kyle Verreynne defends.
43.3
0
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Would have been a spectacular catch! Floats it very full and around off. Kyle Verreynne steps down to flick but gets a leading edge to the right of silly point. Imam-ul-Haq gets both hands on it but the ball was touch wide and the fielder fails to hold on.
43.2
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
This is full and on middle, punched to mid on for a single.
43.1
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up, outside off. Rickelton walks across inside the crease and tucks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 43 : 131/5
1 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 142.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
K. Verreynne
1 (4)
R. Rickelton
44 (135)
S. Khan
7-0-24-0
42.6
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Tossed up on middle. Kyle Verreynne blocks.
42.5
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Bowls it again outside off, Kyle Verreynne leans across to defend but inside edges it wide of short leg.
42.4
0
Sajid Khan To Kyle Verreynne
Flighted well outside off. Kyle Verreynne shuffles across and keeps it out.
42.3
1
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Very full and around off, Rickelton plays it to long off for a single.
42.2
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Fuller delivery, outside off, spins away. Rickelton defends with soft hands and plays it to first slip.
42.1
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Flighted full and on off, played back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 42 : 130/5
6 Runs
- 441.1
- 041.2
- W 41.3
- 141.4
- 041.5
- 141.6
R. Rickelton
43 (132)
K. Verreynne
1 (1)
N. Ali
21-3-64-4
41.6
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Too full, on leg, Ryan Rickelton flicks it to square leg for one.
41.5
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Much fuller, on off, Ryan Rickelton taps it back to the bowler.
41.4
1
Noman Ali To Kyle Verreynne
Much fuller, on off, Kyle Verreynne pushes it to cover for one.
Kyle Verreynne walks in.
41.3
W
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Noman Ali strikes with an absolute jaffa! A relief for Pakistan. The partnership is finally broken. This one lands around leg and turns in sharply. Dewald Brevis rocks back and looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up. The ball rattles over the middle pole and South Africa go five down.
41.2
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Tossed up, on off, Dewald Brevis pushes it to the cover fielder.
41.1
4
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
FOUR! Excellent from Dewald Brevis! Much fuller, on off, Dewald Brevis gets low and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a good looking boundary.
End Of The Over 41 : 124/4
2 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 240.6
R. Rickelton
42 (130)
D. Brevis
50 (51)
S. Khan
6-0-23-0
40.6
2
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Slower one, on off, Ryan Rickelton slaps it through covers for a single.
40.5
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Short, just outside off, Ryan Rickelton looks to block it but misses.
40.4
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Lands it on off, Ryan Rickelton taps it to mid off.
40.3
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Bowls it on leg, Ryan Rickelton taps it to mid on.
40.2
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Too full, on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it back to the bowler.
40.1
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Short, on off, Ryan Rickelton punches it to point.
End Of The Over 40 : 122/4
10 Runs
- 439.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 639.6
D. Brevis
50 (51)
R. Rickelton
40 (124)
N. Ali
20-3-58-3
39.6
6
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
SIX! Fifty up for Dewald Brevis! Tossed up, on off, Dewald Brevis gets down on one knee and plunders it all the way over long on for a biggie. A fantastic knock from the youngster.
39.5
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Slower one, on off, Dewald Brevis blocks it solidly.
39.4
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Flatter, on off, Dewald Brevis blocks it with soft hands towards the fielder at silly point.
39.3
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Short, on off, Dewald Brevis blocks it back to the bowler.
39.2
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Beauty! Turn and bounce, outside off, Dewald Brevis looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
39.1
4
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
EDGED AND FOUR! Lucky for Dewald Brevis! Flatter, outside off, Dewald Brevis swings hard. Gets an outside edge as the ball flies over the slip fielder and races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 39 : 112/4
2 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 138.3
- 038.4
- 138.5
- 038.6
R. Rickelton
40 (124)
D. Brevis
40 (45)
H. Ali
5-0-12-0
38.6
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Fuller, outside off, Ryan Rickelton tries to play at it but misses.
38.5
1
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
Length, on off, Dewald Brevis taps it to backward point for a single.
38.4
0
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
Full again, on off, Dewald Brevis taps it to the cover fielder.
38.3
1
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Too full, just outside off, Ryan Rickelton digs it to cover for a single.
38.2
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
On a length, on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton blocks it to mid on.
Slight halt! Mohammad Rizwan looks in some pain as the ball hits Mohammad Rizwan's chest. Is is down on the ground and the physio is out in the middle to have a look. He is fine now and we are good to go...
38.1
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Oh! On a length, just outside off, shaping away. Ryan Rickelton has a waft at it but gets beaten. It hits the chest of the keeper.
End Of The Over 38 : 110/4
5 Runs
- 037.1
- 4 B 37.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 137.6
R. Rickelton
39 (120)
D. Brevis
39 (43)
N. Ali
19-3-48-3
37.6
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Much fuller, on off, Ryan Rickelton taps it to extra covers for a quick single.
37.5
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Short, turning in, Ryan Rickelton eases it to the fielder at short leg again.
37.4
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Quicker, on middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks it to short leg.
37.3
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Turn and bounce, on off, Ryan Rickelton blocks it back to the bowler.
37.2
b
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Well played! Down the leg side, Ryan Rickelton uses the pace of a ball and tickles it fine for a boundary.
37.1
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flatter, outside off, Ryan Rickelton looks to block it but gets beaten.
End Of The Over 37 : 105/4
2 Runs
- 036.1
- 036.2
- 036.3
- 236.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
D. Brevis
39 (43)
R. Rickelton
38 (114)
H. Ali
4-0-10-0
36.6
0
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
Too full, on off, Dewald Brevis blocks it to mid off.
36.5
0
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
Too full, on off, Dewald Brevis digs it to mid off.
36.4
2
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
Keeps it full, on off, Dewald Brevis steers it to cover-point for a brace.
36.3
0
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
Too full, on middle, Dewald Brevis pushes it to the cover fielder.
36.2
0
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
Much fuller, on leg, Dewald Brevis blocks it to mid on.
36.1
0
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
Hard length, on middle, Dewald Brevis blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 36 : 103/4
1 Runs
- 035.1
- 035.2
- 035.3
- 135.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
R. Rickelton
38 (114)
D. Brevis
37 (37)
N. Ali
18-3-47-3
35.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flatter, outside off, Ryan Rickelton tries to play a reverse sweep but misses.
35.5
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Short, on off, Ryan Rickelton eases it to the fielder at short third.
35.4
1
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Much fuller, on leg, Dewald Brevis sweeps it to backward square leg for one.
35.3
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Full, on off, Dewald Brevis pushes it to the fielder at silly point who does well to stop it.
35.2
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Turn and bounce, on leg, Dewald Brevis blocks it back.
35.1
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Flatter, on middle, Dewald Brevis blocks it to point.
End Of The Over 35 : 102/4
7 Runs
- 434.1
- 234.2
- 034.3
- 1 LB 34.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
R. Rickelton
38 (112)
D. Brevis
36 (33)
H. Ali
3-0-8-0
34.6
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Much fuller, on middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks it to cover.
34.5
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Too full, on middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks it back to the bowler.
34.4
lb
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
On a length, down leg, Dewald Brevis looks to flick it but miscues it to point for a single. A stifled appeal for lbw but the umpire is unmoved.
34.3
0
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
On a length, on off, Dewald Brevis blocks it to mid off.
34.2
2
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
On a length, on off, Dewald Brevis punches it through covers for a brace.
34.1
4
Hasan Ali To Dewald Brevis
FOUR! Welcome to the attack, Hasan Ali! Much fuller, outside off, Dewald Brevis takes a stride forward and drives it elegantly through covers for a boundary.
Drinks! South Africa are breathing easier now, thanks to the crucial partnership between Rickelton and Brevis. Pakistan drew early blood this morning, but this pair has expertly weathered the storm. Rickelton is the picture of control, anchoring the innings, while Brevis is, as usual, providing the excitement. Pakistan will look to break this stand and put South Africa under some pressure. Let's see how it pans out...
End Of The Over 34 : 95/4
15 Runs
- 433.1
- 033.2
- 633.3
- 433.4
- 033.5
- 133.6
D. Brevis
30 (29)
R. Rickelton
38 (110)
N. Ali
17-3-46-3
33.6
1
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Too full, on off, Dewald Brevis pushes it to the point fielder.
33.5
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Short, on off, Dewald Brevis cuts it to backward point.
33.4
4
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
FOUR! This is terrific hitting! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Dewald Brevis gets low and sweeps it perfectly through mid-wicket for a boundary.
33.3
6
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
SIX! That's a massive hit! A half tracker that sits up to be hit, Dewald Brevis winds up and clatters it all the way over long on for a bigge.
33.2
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Short, on off, Dewald Brevis punches it to cover.
33.1
4
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
FOUR! Well played! Much fuller, on off, Dewald Brevis rocks back and lifts it elegantly over the bowler's head for a boundary.
End Of The Over 33 : 80/4
5 Runs
- 032.1
- 1 LB 32.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 432.6
R. Rickelton
38 (110)
D. Brevis
15 (23)
S. Afridi
6-1-17-1
32.6
4
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! That's a good shot! Much fuller, outside off, Ryan Rickelton leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.
32.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Back of a length, down leg, Ryan Rickelton looks to flick it but misses.
32.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Much fuller, on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to mid off.
32.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Too full, on off, Ryan Rickelton blocks it. The ball rolls slowly towards the stumps but Ryan Rickelton does well to stop it.
32.2
lb
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Back of a length, down leg, Dewald Brevis tries to pull it but the ball brushes his ribs and rolls to the left of the keeper who does well to stop it. The ball rolls towards short fine leg as the batters collect a leg bye.
32.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Much fuller, on middle and leg, Dewald Brevis fends it to the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 32 : 75/4
2 Runs
- 031.1
- 131.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 131.5
- 031.6
R. Rickelton
34 (106)
D. Brevis
15 (21)
N. Ali
16-3-31-3
31.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Angling on the pads, punched straight to short mid-wicket.
31.5
1
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Flat and around off, Dewald Brevis makes room and hits it to cover for one.
31.4
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Flight and pace on this one, fuller and around off, punched to short cover.
31.3
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Slower in the air in middle and leg stump line. Dewald Brevis blocks.
31.2
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flighted very full and around off, Rickelton steps down and plays it to long on for one.
31.1
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up full and on middle, played back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 31 : 73/4
3 Runs
- 130.1
- 1 NB 30.2
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 130.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
D. Brevis
14 (18)
R. Rickelton
33 (103)
S. Afridi
5-1-13-1
30.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Shapes it on the pads, Dewald Brevis turns it to mid-wicket.
30.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
An off-pace delivery, on a length and around off, Dewald Brevis bends forward and defends on the deck.
30.4
1
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Bangs it short and on middle, Rickelton pulls it to fine leg for a single.
30.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
At 136.8 kph! Touch fuller and around off, Rickelton presses forward to defend.
30.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Attacks the stumps with a fuller delivery, blocked out.
30.2
nb
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
No ball! Shaheen Afridi bowls it full and on middle, Rickelton blocks it well. Afridi has overstepped.
30.1
1
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Dewald Brevis plays with the angle to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 30 : 70/4
5 Runs
- 029.1
- 229.2
- 129.3
- 029.4
- 129.5
- 129.6
D. Brevis
13 (15)
R. Rickelton
32 (99)
N. Ali
15-3-29-3
29.6
1
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Slows up the pace and bowls it on middle, Dewald Brevis leans to defend but gets an inside edge to square leg for one.
29.5
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flat and wide of off, Rickelton punches it to point for a single.
29.4
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Bowls it short and down leg, Rickelton looks to paddle sweep but misses.
29.3
1
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Very full and angling on leg, drilled to mid on for a run.
29.2
2
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Floats a bit on leg, Dewald Brevis eases it to mid on for a quick single. The fielder hits at the bowler's end. The ball rolls away and the batters take one more.
29.1
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Floated full and on leg, Dewald Brevis leans and blocks.
End Of The Over 29 : 65/4
5 Runs
- 028.1
- 428.2
- 128.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
R. Rickelton
31 (97)
D. Brevis
9 (11)
S. Afridi
4-1-10-1
28.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
On a good length and around off. Rickelton solidly defends.
28.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
A yorker-length delivery, tailing back into the stumps. Rickelton keeps it out on the leg side.
28.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Goes short and outside off, shapes away after landing. Rickelton chases this one and misses.
28.3
1
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Good length delivery around off, Dewald Brevis plays it to point for a single.
28.2
4
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
FOUR! EDGED AND DROPPED! Shaheen Afridi serves it touch fuller, it lands with an angle and seams away. Dewald Brevis looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge to the left of first slip. Just short of his left-stretched arm. It rolls away for four.
28.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Back of a length and on middle, Dewald Brevis solidly defends.
End Of The Over 28 : 60/4
0 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
R. Rickelton
31 (94)
D. Brevis
4 (8)
N. Ali
14-3-24-3
27.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Ali bowls outside off again. Rickelton reverse sweeps but mistimes it to short third man.
27.5
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
LOVELY! Noman Ali pushes it wide of off, Rickelton prods for a tentative push but gets beaten. This one does not turn.
27.4
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flighted fuller and on middle, Rickelton leans and defends.
27.3
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Floats it full and around leg, it jumps off the surface and pings Rickelton on the arm, it lobs back into the keeper's mitts. Pakistan appeal but it is turned down.
27.2
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Slightly short and on middle, Rickelton keeps it out on the leg side.
27.1
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
STUMPING CHANCE! Noman Ali bowls it full and on middle, it lands and stays very low, spinning down leg. Rickelton uses his feet to defend but misses and it rolls to the right of the keeper, Mohammad Rizwan gets across and gets into his gloves but fails to hold on. Rickelton moves back quickly.
End Of The Over 27 : 60/4
4 Runs
- 226.1
- 126.2
- 126.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
D. Brevis
4 (8)
R. Rickelton
31 (88)
S. Afridi
3-1-5-1
26.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
On a good length and on middle, blocked out.
26.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Short of a length and around off, away seam movement after pitching. Dewald Brevis looks to defend but gets hit high on the pads.
26.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Keeps it full and on middle and leg, eased to mid on.
26.3
1
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Tad fuller and outside off, Rickelton knocks it to mid off for a single.
26.2
1
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Appeal for LBW but given as runs. Shaheen Afridi goes very full and slanting on leg, Dewald Brevis digs it out to mid on for a single.
26.1
2
Shaheen Afridi To Dewald Brevis
Fuller delivery, around off, Dewald Brevis punches it through point for a couplr of runs.
End Of The Over 26 : 56/4
1 Runs
- 025.1
- W 25.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 125.5
- 025.6
R. Rickelton
30 (87)
D. Brevis
1 (3)
N. Ali
13-2-24-3
25.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up, around off, turns in and stays low. Rickelton blocks off the back foot.
25.5
1
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Very full and on middle, Dewald Brevis pushes it to long off for a single.
25.4
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
Oh! Dewald Brevis doesn't want a pair to his name! Floats it full, outside off and it turns sharply away. Dewald Brevis looks to slog-sweep but misses it.
25.3
0
Noman Ali To Dewald Brevis
More drama! Pakistan have taken a review for LBW! Noman Ali has convinced his skipper but might be pitching outside the line. Tossed up, angling on leg and it skids on. Dewald Brevis prods to defend it straight but misses it completely and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal but it is turned down. Review loads. Ball Tracking shows it goes onto miss the stumps while the impact was umpire's call.
Dewald Brevis walks in next.
25.2
W
Noman Ali To Tristan Stubbs OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! Not a wicket-taking delivery at all. Noman Ali pushes it full and gets it to bounce and spin off one of the cracks, this is outside off. Tristan Stubbs tries to play the reverse paddle but the bounce takes the top edge and lobs into the hands of Salman Agha at first slip. Not sure why he took the review. There was a big, big spike.
25.1
0
Noman Ali To Tristan Stubbs
Noman Ali drops it full and around off, Tristan Stubbs blocks it out.
End Of The Over 25 : 55/3
1 Runs
- 124.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
R. Rickelton
30 (86)
T. Stubbs
2 (6)
S. Afridi
2-1-1-1
24.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Bowls it on a length and outside off, Rickelton taps it in front of cover.
24.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Short of a length and around off, Rickelton prods and defends it out.
24.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
On a length and outside off, Rickelton blocks it out.
24.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
EDGED IT! Pitches it up, outside off. Rickelton looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge to first slip who dives forward but picks up on a bounce.
24.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ryan Rickelton
Was that a chance? Shaheen Afridi keeps it full and makes it to nip in at the last moment, this is on middle. Rickelton chips it to short mid-wicket where Imam-ul-Haq dives to his right and picks up on a bounce.
24.1
1
Shaheen Afridi To Tristan Stubbs
Shaheen Afridi serves it too full and on middle, Stubbs tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 24 : 54/3
3 Runs
- 1 NB 23.1
- 123.1
- 023.2
- 123.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
R. Rickelton
30 (81)
T. Stubbs
1 (5)
N. Ali
12-2-23-2
23.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Sharp turn seen for Noman Ali in the over! Very full and on off, blocked out.
23.5
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Spinning onto the pads. Rickelton rocks back to flick but misses andit lobs off the pads over short leg.
23.4
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Bowls it well outside off. Rickelton steps across, outside the line and pads it to the man at first slip.
Two slips and a short leg in place.
23.3
1
Noman Ali To Tristan Stubbs
Slows the pace and bowls it on the pads. Tristan Stubbs gets off the mark as he nudges it to mid-wicket.
23.2
0
Noman Ali To Tristan Stubbs
Floated full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs leans and blocks.
23.1
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up around off, spins in sharply on the pads, flicked to square leg for a single.
23.1
nb
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flatter delivery, outside off and turning in. Rickelton rocks back and defends. Noman Ali has overstepped.
Noman Ali to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 23 : 51/3
0 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- W 22.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 022.6
T. Stubbs
0 (3)
R. Rickelton
29 (76)
S. Afridi
1-1-0-1
22.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tristan Stubbs
A wicket-maiden to start the day! On a good length and on middle, Stubbs hangs back and defends it out.
22.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tristan Stubbs
Tight from Afridi! Touch fuller and slanting on the middle pole. Stubbs replies with a solid defensive shot.
22.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tristan Stubbs
Pushes it on a length and down the leg side. Tristan Stubbs looks to flick but misses.
Tristan Stubbs makes his way to the middle.
22.3
W
Shaheen Afridi To Tony de Zorzi OUT!
OUT! LBW! Absolute beauty from Shaheen Afridi! The crowd goes up as the Pakistani players celebrate. Shaheen Afridi bowls an inswinger on the fuller side, it zips in and pings Tony de Zorzi on the back foot as he tries to flick but misses and gets beaten on the inside edge. A huge appeal and up goes the finger. Tony de Zorzi takes the review but more in hope as the replay shows it goes onto hit the stumps. What a start for the hosts.
Huge appeal for LBW and given. Tony de Zorzi reviews in the last remaining seconds. Clearly no bat. Ball Tracking shows THREE REDS.
22.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tony de Zorzi
CLOSE! Shaheen Afridi has his hand on his face. This is on a length, swings in and it keeps on coming with the angle. Tony de Zorzi makes a brave leave, the ball rolls just over the off pole.
22.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Tony de Zorzi
Short in length and outside off, Tony de Zorzi shoulders arms to it.
All set for action on Day 4. The Pakistani players are out in the middle. Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton to resume their innings. Shaheen Afridi to bowl for the first time in this innings.
PITCH REPORT - Ramiz Raja is pitchside. He says that the pitch wasn't great even on Day 1, and now the cracks have made it more challenging. He adds that the spinners will be getting turn, bounce, and variation, making it a guessing game. Raja ends by saying that the batters should play off the back foot, as the pitch lacks pace.
All the drama and tension of Test cricket are perfectly poised for today. With a full day's play ahead and a result certain, every ball, every run, and every wicket will be fiercely contested. Which side will come out on top? We shall find out soon...
As we begin the penultimate day, the equation is simple, South Africa needs 226 runs to win with 8 wickets in hand, while Pakistan requires those 8 wickets to seal a victory. The pitch has offered plenty of assistance to the spinners throughout, and the morning session will be absolutely crucial. If De Zorzi and Rickelton can weather the early storm, the pressure will begin to mount on the bowling side.
The Proteas' run chase got off to a rocky start, however, with left-arm spinner Nauman Ali striking twice to remove Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder cheaply. This left the visitors in a precarious position at 18/2. Yet, the resilience shown by Tony de Zorzi, who anchored the innings with a defiant presence, alongside Ryan Rickelton, ensures that South Africa still holds hope. Their unbroken 33-run partnership has brought stability to a nervous dressing room.
Welcome back for what promises to be a thrilling Day 4 of this fascinating Test match! Yesterday truly lived up to its 'moving day' name, with wickets tumbling and the pendulum swinging wildly. South Africa, having been bowled out in the morning despite Tony de Zorzi's superb century, fought back brilliantly with the ball, restricting Pakistan to a modest second-innings total of 167. This set up a challenging chase of 277.
...DAY 4, SESSION 1...
South Africa's bowlers sparked a collapse, with Simon Harmer dismissing Mohammad Rizwan in the first over. Salman Agha's resistance wasn't enough to stem the tide, as the tail struggled against quality bowling. However, the star of the show was Senuran Muthusamy, who ended with five wickets, single-handedly getting his team back in the game. South Africa lost Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder for not much but Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi have fought well to end the day on a high. Can they stretch their innings and make things hard for Pakistan or will the hosts' spinners turn things around? Do join us for the action on Day 4 at 5 am GMT. Join us earlier for the build up. Cheers!
Pakistan had an ample amount of lead before they started their innings but lost Imam-ul-Haq and Shan Masood put them on the back foot early on. However, made significant progress in the first half of the post-lunch session, accumulating runs and losing only one wicket. Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel showed remarkable resilience, skillfully navigating the pressure but things turned around once Kagiso Rabada got rid of Babar Azam.
Tony de Zorzi's brilliant century (104) was the highlight of the overnight success South Africa bought into along with the tail but his wicket got Pakistan back into the game. Pakistan's spin bowlers dominated South Africa's lineup, with Noman Ali claiming 6 wickets and Sajid Khan taking 3. Salman Ali Agha added 1 wicket. All 10 South African wickets fell to Pakistan's spinners, showcasing the visitors' struggle on a slow turning track.
So, South Africa have lost two wickets but this partnership have helped them end the day well. They need 226 more runs to win, while Pakistan need 8 wickets. Day 3 began with Tony de Zorzi and Senuran Muthusamy at the crease, and concluded with Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton unbeaten, amidst a flurry of 16 wickets falling in between. Typically dubbed 'the moving day', Day 3 indeed witnessed rapid shifts in momentum. Well, we will explain you everything.
End Of The Over 22 : 51/2
1 Runs
- 1 LB 21.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
R. Rickelton
29 (76)
de Zorzi
16 (44)
N. Ali
11-2-20-2
21.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
A solid block from Ryan Rickelton and that will be STUMPS on Day 3.
21.5
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
21.4
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
21.3
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
21.2
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
No run, the batter lets the ball go outside off stump.
21.1
lb
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Leg bye, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
End Of The Over 21 : 50/2
1 Runs
- 020.1
- 120.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
R. Rickelton
29 (71)
de Zorzi
16 (43)
S. Khan
5-0-21-0
20.6
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Fuller delivery, outside off, Rickelton defends on the off side.
20.5
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Stays low, this is full and around off, Rickelton opens up his body and keeps it out.
20.4
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Drops it short again, outside off, Rickelton works it to point.
20.3
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Shorter and around off, Rickelton hangs back and defends it out.
20.2
1
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Angles it full and around off, Tony de Zorzi punches it to mid on for a quick single.
20.1
0
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Flat and outside off. Tony de Zorzi shapes for the cut but lets it go in the end.
End Of The Over 20 : 49/2
3 Runs
- 019.1
- 119.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 119.6
de Zorzi
15 (41)
R. Rickelton
29 (67)
N. Ali
10-1-20-2
19.6
1
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Fuller delivery, around off, Tony de Zorzi bends to defend but gets an inside edge to fine leg for a single. Noman Ali and Tony de Zorzi share a word as the over comes to its conclusion.
19.5
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Oh, this one stays very low! Outside off, it lands and spins in sharply, pings Tony de Zorzi as he rocks on the back foot. They appeal for LBW but the impact was outside the line.
19.4
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
This is full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi rocks back to defend.
19.3
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up on middle and off. Rickelton goes back and nudges it to square leg for one.
19.2
1
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Spinning onto the pads. Tony de Zorzi clips it to square leg for a single.
19.1
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Floats it full and just outside off. Tony de Zorzi leans and keeps it out on the off side.
End Of The Over 19 : 46/2
1 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 118.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
R. Rickelton
28 (66)
de Zorzi
13 (36)
S. Agha
4-1-7-0
18.6
0
Salman Agha To Ryan Rickelton
Pitched up, inviting the batter to drive. Rickelton leans and hits well but finds cover.
18.5
0
Salman Agha To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up on middle and leg, too full. Rickelton jams it out to the bowler.
18.4
1
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Tossed up on the pads, nudged to deep square leg for a single.
18.3
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Makes the batter play, bowls it on middle. Tony de Zorzi tucks it to mid-wicket.
18.2
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Bowls it well outside off, Tony de Zorzi has nothing to do with it.
18.1
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Drops it short and outside off, Tony de Zorzi cuts it to cover.
End Of The Over 18 : 45/2
3 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- 117.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
R. Rickelton
28 (64)
de Zorzi
12 (32)
N. Ali
9-1-17-2
17.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Noman Ali bowls outside off again, Rickelton shuffles across to keep it out.
17.5
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flat and turns in sharply on middle, Rickelton hangs back to defend.
17.4
1
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Too full and in the slot, Tony de Zorzi sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
17.3
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Rickelton brings out the reverse sweep again, hits it to deep point for a single.
17.2
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Lands it full and around off, turns away. Rickelton prods to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
17.1
1
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Tossed up, outside off, Tony de Zorzi reverse sweeps it to point for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 42/2
3 Runs
- 016.1
- 116.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 116.5
- 116.6
de Zorzi
10 (30)
R. Rickelton
27 (60)
S. Agha
3-1-6-0
16.6
1
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Pushes it full and around off, Tony de Zorzi plays it to long off for a single.
16.5
1
Salman Agha To Ryan Rickelton
Overpitches and bowls it outside off, driven to deep point for a single.
16.4
0
Salman Agha To Ryan Rickelton
Tosses it up on a length and on middle, Rickelton blocks back to the bowler.
16.3
0
Salman Agha To Ryan Rickelton
Brings out the reverse sweeps and hits this length ball to point.
16.2
1
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Too full and on the pads, turned to square leg for a single.
16.1
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Very full and on off, Tony de Zorzi presses foward to defend.
End Of The Over 16 : 39/2
1 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
R. Rickelton
26 (57)
de Zorzi
8 (27)
N. Ali
8-1-14-2
15.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Drops it full and around off, Rickelton leans and defends it out.
15.5
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
DROPPED! Spins in sharply on middle, this is on a length. Rickelton looks to clip but gets an inside edge to short leg where Abdullah Shafique sticks both hands to his right but fails to hold on. Should have been taken.
15.4
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Pushes it wide of the off pole. Rickelton leans and taps it to cover.
15.3
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up on middle, blocked out.
15.2
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
A length delivery, spinning in around off, played back to the bowler.
15.1
1
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Darted on the pads, Tony de Zorzi turns it to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 38/2
3 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
R. Rickelton
26 (52)
de Zorzi
7 (26)
S. Agha
2-1-3-0
14.6
0
Salman Agha To Ryan Rickelton
Flat and quick on middle, blocked out.
14.5
0
Salman Agha To Ryan Rickelton
Huge shout for LBW but maybe pitched outside the line. Lands it on leg and makes it to turn in. Rickelton leans to defend but gets hit high on the pads.
14.4
0
Salman Agha To Ryan Rickelton
Fuller delivery on middle, Rickelton solidly blocks.
14.3
1
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Flat and wide of off, Tony de Zorzi drops it to point for a single.
14.2
1
Salman Agha To Ryan Rickelton
Pitches it up, outside off, Rickelton drives it to mid off for a single.
14.1
1
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Too full and attacking the leg pole. Tony de Zorzi steps across and sweeps it to square leg for one.
End Of The Over 14 : 35/2
2 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 213.5
- 013.6
R. Rickelton
25 (48)
de Zorzi
5 (24)
N. Ali
7-1-13-2
13.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Too full and on middle and off, Rickelton leans and blocks it out.
13.5
2
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Slower in the air, full and on off, Rickelton skips down and lofts it wide of mid on for a couple.
13.4
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up, around off, Rickelton blocks it out.
13.3
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Slightly full and floated on middle, nudged to mid-wicket.
13.2
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flat and turning in on middle, Rickelton keeps it out on the leg side.
13.1
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Too full and close to the off pole. Rickelton bends forward to defend.
End Of The Over 13 : 33/2
0 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
de Zorzi
5 (24)
R. Rickelton
23 (42)
S. Agha
1-1-0-0
12.6
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Close to the off pole. Tony de Zorzi brings her straight bat down to defend.
12.5
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Spins away off the deck, the line is outside off. Tony de Zorzi looks to push but misses.
12.4
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Keeps it full and attacking the stumps, Tony de Zorzi solidly blocks it out.
12.3
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Tossed up, full and around off, Tony de Zorzi lunges forward and defends.
12.2
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Bowls it into the surface, flat and angling just outside off, Tony de Zorzi gets low to pull but misses it.
12.1
0
Salman Agha To Tony de Zorzi
Flatter delivery, around off, Tony de Zorzi half-presses to defend.
End Of The Over 12 : 33/2
2 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 211.5
- 011.6
R. Rickelton
23 (42)
de Zorzi
5 (18)
N. Ali
6-1-11-2
11.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
This is full and around off, played back on the pitch.
11.5
2
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Outside off with a lot of width. Rickelton crunches it through point for a couple of runs.
11.4
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Around off and spinning back in on off, Rickelton leans and blocks well.
11.3
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Shapes in a full ball on middle, Rickelton flicks on the up and wide of short leg.
11.2
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Outside off, Rickelton comes down and across to drive but gets a thick outside edge to the man at gully.
11.1
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Floats it wide of off. Rickelton keeps it out on the off side.
End Of The Over 11 : 31/2
5 Runs
- 210.1
- 110.2
- 010.3
- 210.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
de Zorzi
5 (18)
R. Rickelton
21 (36)
S. Khan
4-0-20-0
10.6
0
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Fuller delivery on middle, blocked out.
10.5
0
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Tossed up, comes with an angle on middle, Tony de Zorzi leans to defend but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.
10.4
2
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Short again, outside off, Tony de Zorzi cuts it to deep point where the fielder dives to save a couple.
10.3
0
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Drops it short and outside off, Tony de Zorzi goes back to cut but misses it.
10.2
1
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Flighted on a length and outside off, dropped to cover for a single.
10.1
2
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Darted on the pads, Rickelton whips it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 10 : 26/2
0 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
de Zorzi
3 (14)
R. Rickelton
18 (34)
N. Ali
5-1-9-2
9.6
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Tries to get more revs as Ali bowls it outside off. Tony de Zorzi goes back to cut but cue ends his shot to first slip.
9.5
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Around off, fuller length. Tony de Zorzi watchfully defends it out.
9.4
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Flat and around off, turns in. Tony de Zorzi defends on the deck.
9.3
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Shorter and outside off, Tony de Zorzi cuts it to point.
9.2
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Corrects the length and pushes it further up, around off, Tony de Zorzi blocks.
9.1
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Tossed up, wide of off, left alone.
End Of The Over 9 : 26/2
7 Runs
- 08.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 08.4
- 18.5
- 48.6
R. Rickelton
18 (34)
de Zorzi
3 (8)
S. Khan
3-0-15-0
8.6
4
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Length ball, outside off, Rickelton reverse sweeps it fine to third man for a boundary to end the over.
8.5
1
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Pushes it full and outside off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to cover for a single.
8.4
0
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Slows up the pace and bowls it on middle, Rickelton defends it on the deck.
8.3
1
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Angling on the pads, nudged to mid-wicket for a single.
8.2
1
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Flighted around off, Tony de Zorzi nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
0
Sajid Khan To Tony de Zorzi
Tossed up, full and close to the off pole, Tony de Zorzi presses forward and blocks.
End Of The Over 8 : 19/2
1 Runs
- W 7.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 07.6
R. Rickelton
13 (32)
de Zorzi
1 (4)
N. Ali
4-0-9-2
7.6
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flat and wide of off, Rickelton steps across to defend.
7.5
1
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Tony de Zorzi is underway as he reverse sweeps it to point for a single.
7.4
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Tossed up, full and around off, Tony de Zorzi leans and defends it out.
7.3
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
This is full and around off, kept out on the off side.
7.2
0
Noman Ali To Tony de Zorzi
Flat and turning in on middle, Tony de Zorzi blocks.
Tony de Zorzi walks in.
7.1
W
Noman Ali To Wiaan Mulder OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Noman Ali has another wicket. Bowls it flat, slightly on a length and on middle, Wiaan Mulder rocks back to defend but the ball turns sharply away and Mulder fails to defend it inside the line, throws his bat at it and edges it to first slip where Salman Agha takes a sharp catch.
End Of The Over 7 : 18/1
4 Runs
- 46.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 06.6
R. Rickelton
13 (31)
W. Mulder
0 (2)
S. Khan
2-0-8-0
6.6
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Rickelton brings out the reverse sweep again, hits the length ball straight to point.
6.5
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Flat and outside off, Rickelton leans and punches it to cover.
6.4
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up, full on middle and off. Rickelton keeps it out on the off side.
6.3
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Too full and angling on middle, blocked out.
6.2
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Flights it and corrects the line, bowls it around off, Rickelton leans to push but misses.
6.1
4
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Sajid Khan bowls with width outside off. Rickelton reverse sweeps and hits it past point for a boundary.
End Of The Over 6 : 14/1
3 Runs
- 05.1
- 15.2
- 15.3
- 05.4
- W 5.5
- 1 NB 5.6
- 05.6
W. Mulder
0 (2)
R. Rickelton
9 (25)
N. Ali
3-0-8-1
5.6
0
Noman Ali To Wiaan Mulder
Keeps it tight on the stumps, this is full. Wiaan Mulder blocks it well.
5.6
nb
Noman Ali To Wiaan Mulder
No ball! Flighted full and on middle, Wiaan Mulder leans and defends it out. Noman Ali has overstepped.
Wiaan Mulder comes to the middle.
5.5
W
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Through the gates! Pakistan have the opening wicket. Noman Ali floats it full and on middle and leg, Aiden Markram plays the slog-sweep, looking for the turn but instead it comes with the arm, he misses and it rolls through the gap and hits the stumps.
5.4
0
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
Falls short! Floats it full and angling on leg, turns away sharply. Aiden Markram looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge, just past the flying first slip fielder.
5.3
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flat and outside off. Rickelton rabs it to deep point for a single.
5.2
1
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
Goes well outside off, Aiden Markram strokes it to deep cover for a single.
5.1
0
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
Goes very full and on middle, Aiden Markram leans to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pitch and to short leg.
End Of The Over 5 : 11/0
4 Runs
- 44.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
R. Rickelton
8 (24)
A. Markram
2 (7)
S. Khan
1-0-4-0
4.6
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Flat and outside off, spins a bit. Rickelton taps it to point.
4.5
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Closer to the stumps, this is full. Rickelton turns it to short leg.
4.4
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
This one lands outside off and spins sharply away. Rickelton leans across to defend but misses it.
4.3
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Pitched up, outside off, Rickelton drives it straight to cover.
4.2
0
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
Floated full and on off, defended out.
4.1
4
Sajid Khan To Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Khan offers width outside off. Rickelton slams it through covers, the fielder dives to his left but in vain. A boundary.
Shan Masood wastes no time as he brings Sajid Khan into the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 7/0
1 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 13.6
R. Rickelton
4 (18)
A. Markram
2 (7)
N. Ali
2-0-5-0
3.6
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Shorter and outside off, Rickelton cuts it to deep point for a single.
3.5
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flighted full and around off, turns in. Rickelton leans and defends it out.
3.4
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Too full and around off, pushed back to the bowler.
3.3
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Flat and around off, turns in. Rickelton waits back as he defends with the turn.
3.2
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Now goes back and blocks this length ball on the deck.
3.1
0
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Tossed up, full and on middle, Rickelton solidly blocks.
End Of The Over 3 : 6/0
1 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 12.5
- 02.6
A. Markram
2 (7)
R. Rickelton
3 (12)
H. Ali
2-0-2-0
2.6
0
Hasan Ali To Aiden Markram
This is full and on off, Aiden Markram pushes it back to Ali.
2.5
1
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
A length ball, outside off, Rickelton punches it to cover for a single.
2.4
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
On a fuller length and tight on middle, Rickelton plays it back to Ali.
2.3
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
A good length ball on middle, Rickelton drops it in front of mid on.
2.2
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Pushes it full and on middle and leg, played back to the bowler.
2.1
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
This is full and on middle, Rickelton solidly blocks it out.
End Of The Over 2 : 5/0
4 Runs
- 11.1
- 1 NB 1.2
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 21.6
A. Markram
2 (6)
R. Rickelton
2 (7)
N. Ali
1-0-4-0
1.6
2
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
Flighted full and on middle, Aiden Markram sweeps it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
1.5
0
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
Flatter and outside off, Aiden Markram defends it to cover.
1.4
0
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
This is full and outside off, played to point.
1.3
0
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
A huge, huge appeal for LBW and the finger stays down. Pakistan won't review. Tossed up, full and on leg, lands and comes with the arm. Aiden Markram leans to defend but seems to miss it. He gets hit on the pads.
1.2
0
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
Floated full and on off, Aiden Markram knocks it to point.
1.2
nb
Noman Ali To Aiden Markram
Turns away sharply but lands it wide of off. Aiden Markram cue ends his shot to cover. Noman Ali has overstepped.
1.1
1
Noman Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Bowls it short and wide of off, cut to deep point for a single.
Noman Ali to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/0
1 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 10.6
R. Rickelton
1 (6)
A. Markram
0 (0)
H. Ali
1-0-1-0
0.6
1
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
South Africa are underway in the chase. Bowls it on a good length and wide of off. Rickelton knocks it to cover for a single.
0.5
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Touch fuller and on middle, Rickelton eases it to mid on.
0.4
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Short of a good length and on top of off. Rickelton hangs back to defend this one.
0.3
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
On a good length and around off, Rickelton defends on the front foot.
0.2
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
This is full and on middle and leg, Rickelton drills it to mid on.
0.1
0
Hasan Ali To Ryan Rickelton
Starts with a good length delivery, outside off, Ryan Rickelton blocks it out.
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Match Info
- Venue Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Weather Clear
- Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Pakistan beat South Africa by 93 runs
- Player of the Match Noman Ali
- Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)
- Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
- Stumps: Pakistan 313/5 in 90.0 overs
- S Agha 10th Test fifty: 50 runs in 69 balls (2x4) (1x6)
- Pakistan 305/5 in 85.5 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 100 off 158 balls between M Rizwan (60) and S Agha (40)
- S Agha dropped on 36 by A Markram in 81.6 overs
- M Rizwan 12th Test fifty: 50 runs in 81 balls (2x4) (2x6)
- New ball taken: Pakistan 280/5 in 80.1 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 84 balls between M Rizwan (30) and S Agha (21)
- Pakistan 250/5 in 73.2 overs
- Referral 6 (73.1 ovs): M Rizwan against SA (LBW) Successful (PAK: 2, SA: 2)
- Drinks: Pakistan 248/5 in 73.0 overs
- Pakistan 200/5 in 59.3 overs
- Referral 5 (59.2 ovs): SA against B Azam (LBW) Successful (PAK: 2, SA: 2)
- Tea: Pakistan 199/4 in 57.0 overs
- Referral 4 (48.1 ovs): B Azam against SA (Caught) Successful (PAK: 2, SA: 2)
- Referral 3 (47.3 ovs): S Masood against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 2)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 150 off 264 balls between I Haq (81) and S Masood (67)
- Pakistan 153/1 in 44.1 overs
- Drinks: Pakistan 147/1 in 44.0 overs
- I Haq dropped on 72 by W Mulder in 39.3 overs
- S Masood dropped on 61 by T Zorzi in 37.3 overs
- S Masood 12th Test fifty: 52 runs in 93 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- Lunch: Pakistan 107/1 in 28.0 overs
- Referral 2 (25.2 ovs): SA against I Haq (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 2)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 150 balls between I Haq (57) and S Masood (41)
- Pakistan 101/1 in 24.5 overs
- I Haq 10th Test fifty: 50 runs in 65 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: Pakistan 58/1 in 13.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between I Haq (27) and S Masood (21)
- Pakistan 50/1 in 9.1 overs
- Referral 1 (0.3 ovs): SA against A Shafique (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, SA: 3)
- Stumps: South Africa 216/2 in 67.0 overs
- Referral 7 (61.3 ovs): PAK against De Zorzi (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 0, SA: 1)
- Referral 6 (60.3 ovs): K Verreynne against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SA: 1)
- South Africa 200/5 in 60.1 overs
- Referral 5 (55.3 ovs): PAK against De Zorzi (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SA: 2)
- Referral 4 (54.6 ovs): T Stubbs against PAK (Caught) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 2)
- Drinks: South Africa 182/3 in 52.0 overs
- De Zorzi Test fifty: 50 runs in 63 balls (4x7) (6x1)
- South Africa 150/2 in 42.3 overs
- Referral 3 (39.5 ovs): PAK against R Rickeltan (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 3)
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 86 balls between R Rickelton (17) and De Zorzi (32)
- Tea: South Africa 112/2 in 34.0 overs
- Referral 2 (33.5 ovs): De Zorzi against PAK (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, SA: 3)
- South Africa 100/2 in 30.0 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 74/1 in 20.0 overs
- South Africa 51/1 in 14.1 overs
- Referral 1 (11.3 ovs): A Markram against PAK (Caught) Successful (PAK: 3, SA: 3)
- Lunch: South Africa 10/0 in 4.0 overs
- Innings Break: Pakistan 378/10 in 110.4 overs
- Drinks: Pakistan 369/8 in 105.0 overs
- S Muthusamy maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/106 (28.0)
- Pakistan 350/5 in 98.2 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 150 off 232 balls between M Rizwan (72) and S Agha (74)
- Referral 7 (93.3 ovs): SA against S Agha (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 2) (Retained)
- Stumps: South Africa 51/2 in 22.0 overs
- South Africa 50/2 in 20.2 overs
- Innings Break:Pakistan 167/10 in 46.1 overs
- S Muthusamy 2nd Test 5-wicket haul: 5/57 (16.6)
- Referral 7 (45.6 ovs): N Ali against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 1)
- Referral 6 (45.2 ovs): S Khan against PAK (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, SA: 1)
- Referral 5 (44.6 ovs): N Ali against SA (Caught) Successful (PAK: 3, SA: 1)
- Tea: Pakistan 150/5 in 39.4 overs
- Referral 4 (30.5 ovs): B Azam against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 1) (Retained)
- Drinks: Pakistan 101/3 in 28.0 overs
- Pakistan 101/3 in 27.5 overs
- Referral 3 (22.5 ovs): SA against S Shakeel (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 1)
- Pakistan 50/2 in 13.4 overs
- Lunch: Pakistan 36/2 in 11.0 overs
- Referral 2 (10.1 ovs): SA against B Azam (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 2)
- Referral 1 (9.2 ovs): Shan Masood against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 3) (Retained)
- Innings Break: South Africa 269/10 in 84.0 overs
- New ball taken: South Africa 263/8 in 80.1 overs
- N Ali 9th Test 5-wicket haul: 5/104 (32.1)
- South Africa 250/7 in 75.5 overs
- De Zorzi 2nd Test hundred: 100 runs in 164 balls (10x4) (2x6)
- Drinks: South Africa 183/9 in 60.3 overs
- South Africa 150/7 in 54.1 overs
- Referral 4 (50.4 ovs): S Muthusamy against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 0)
- Lunch: South Africa 137/6 in 48.0 overs
- D Brevis 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 51 balls (5x4) (2x6)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 69 balls between R Rickelton (8) and D Brevis (40)
- South Africa 101/4 in 34.2 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 95/4 in 34.0 overs
- Referral 3 (25.3 ovs): SA against D Brevis (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SA: 1)
- Referral 2 (25.2 ovs): T Stubbs against PAK (Caught) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 1)
- Referral 1 (22.3 ovs): De Zorzi against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SA: 2)
