Pakistan vs South Africa, SA in PAK, 2 Tests, 2025 Oct 20 Full score card

SIX! Ryan Rickelton finishes things off in style! Sajid Khan tosses it up, full and on off, Rickelton skips down the track and dispatches it over the long off fence for a biggie. South Africa win by 8 wickets and level the series 1-1!

Floated, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton knocks it back to the bowler.

SCORES LEVEL! Flatter, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton looks to push it away but gets an outside edge along the ground and past first slip for a couple of runs.

Tony de Zorzi comes out to the middle now.

OUT!  EDGED AND GONE! Noman Ali gets his second in the over! He slows it up, full and around off, turning it away. Tristan Stubbs takes a big stride forward and pushes at it with hard hands. Gets an outside edge towards first slip, where Salman Agha makes no mistake. Stubbs is not happy with himself as he goes back for a 4-baller.

Looped up, full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs fends it away.

Slows it up, full and on off, Tristan Stubbs taps it to silly point.

Flighted, full and on middle, Tristan Stubbs blocks it out. It is called a No Ball for overstepping.

Tristan Stubbs walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! LBW! Finally, a wicket for Pakistan! Noman Ali tosses it up, full and on middle, turning away a bit. Aiden Markram goes for the sweep again, but this is not that full for that shot. He has to stretch out a bit and misses to get hit on the pads. There is a big appeal for LBW, and this time the finger goes up. Markram takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows two reds and that the ball is hitting the top of off on umpire's call. Markram goes back for 42 off 45.

FOUR MORE! South Africa just one hit away from victory! Floated, full and on middle and leg, Aiden Markram brings out another sweep and hits it sweetly to the deep backward square leg fence for another boundary.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Flighted, full and around middle, Aiden Markram goes down and crunches the slog sweep to the deep square leg fence for a boundary. South Africa need just 8 runs to win now.

Darts one full and on leg, Ryan Rickelton plays anoher reverse sweep but straight to point.

Floated, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton reverse sweeps it again but this time past point for a brace.

Good stop! Flatter, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton reverse sweeps it wide of point, where Noman Ali dives to his right to save a boundary.

Aiden Markram survives! Flighted, full and on middle, turns in again, Markram goes down across to paddle it away but the ball goes under his bat and deflects off the pads. It rolls away towards the fine leg region as the batters get three leg byes. There is a massive appeal for LBW in between, but the umpire says no. Shan Masood takes another review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracking comes up and shows it to be clipping the leg stump. Sajid Khan is not happy, but the umpire's call saves Markram here.

Flatter, full and on middle, Aiden Markram clips it to mid-wicket.

Another big shout for LBW, but turned down again! Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in sharply, Aiden Markram gets half-forward to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Probably spinning a bit too much down the leg side.

Quicker, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton stays back and keeps it out.

Flatter, shortish and on middle, Ryan Rickelton knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Drags his length back, on off, Aiden Markram punches it through extra covers for one. South Africa just 17 runs away from the win now.

A big shout for LBW, but turned down! Floated, full and around leg, turns away sharply, Aiden Markram goes down to swipe it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Shan Masood takes the review more in desperation. Ball Tracking comes up and shows it is pitching outside leg. Review lost!

FOUR! 50 up for South Africa! Tossed up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram once again gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it powerfully to the deep mid-wicket fence for a one-bounce four.

Flighted, full and on middle, Aiden Markram strides out and taps it to the off side.

Gives this some more air, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks it out.

Loopy delivery, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton drives it firmly but straight to short covers.

Quicker, short and outside off, Aiden Markram reaches out and punches it to sweeper covers for a single.

Flighted, full and on middle, Aiden Markram tucks it to short mid-wicket.

FOUR! Aiden Markram looks in a hurry now! Floated, full and on off, Markram gets into position early and executes the reverse sweep to perfection through point for a boundary.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram gets forward and blocks it out.

Sajid Khan has been introduced into the attack now.

Looped up, full and on off, Aiden Markram drives it through covers for one. 10 runs off the over!

FOUR! Fine shot! Floated delivery, full and on off, Aiden Markram extends his arms to get under it and thumps it down to the long off fence for another boundary. South Africa need just 28 runs to win now!

Short and on middle, Aiden Markram pushes it back to the bowler.

Flatter, full and on leg, Aiden Markram goes for the sweep again but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball lobs up and drops on the pitch.

FOUR! Safe shot! Tossed up, full and on middle, turns away, Aiden Markram goes down to play the slog sweep as he knows there is no protection in the deep. He gets a bit of a top edge, but the ball lands safely and goes towards deep square leg, trickling away to the fence.

Flighted, full and around off, Ryan Rickelton reverse paddles it towards third man for a run.

Shorter in length and on off, Aiden Markram stays back and keeps it out on the pitch.

Slower through the air, full and on middle, Aiden Markram defends it on the front foot.

Tossed up, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton strides out and guides it off the outer half of the bat past first slip for another run.

Flighted, full and on middle, Aiden Markram knocks it down to long on for a run.

Short again, on leg, Ryan Rickelton nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

Floated, short and on middle, Ryan Rickelton pushes it back to the bowler.

Loops it up, full and on off, Aiden Markram is solid in his defense.

Drags his length back, on middle, Aiden Markram pats it back to the bowler.

Slows it up, full and on off, turns away, Aiden Markram strides out and fends it towards short covers.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Flighted, full and around middle, Aiden Markram goes down on one knee and nails the sweep to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Goes short and on off, Aiden Markram stabs it out to short covers.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram prods forward and blocks it out.

FOUR! Nice use of the feet! Flighted, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton dances down the track and chips it over the mid off fielder for a boundary. South Africa need 44 runs to win now!

Another short delivery, on middle, Ryan Rickelton nudges it to short mid-wicket.

A bit short and on middle, turns in sharply, Ryan Rickelton misses his flick and gets hit high on the body as the ball drops on the pitch.

Floated, full and on leg, Ryan Rickelton turns it to the leg side.

Flatter, full and on fof, keeps low too, Ryan Rickelton watches it through and blocks it out.

Short and on off, Aiden Markram punches it to long off for a single.

Darts this one full, on middle, Ryan Rickelton steers it wide of first slip.

EDGED AND FOUR! That should have been taken! Flighted delivery, full and on off, keeps straight, Ryan Rickelton prods forward and plays for the turn in. Gets a thin outside edge behind, where Mohammad Rizwan fails to get his gloves in line with the ball. It deflects away and races to the deep third fence for a boundary.

Tossed up, full and on off, Aiden Markram drives it to long off for a run.

Flatter, full and on leg, Aiden Markram glances it to backward square leg.

BEATEN! Slower through the air, full and on off, grips and turns away sharply. Aiden Markram gets drawn forward into his defensive stroke but gets beaten on the outside edge. Ali has overstepped again. No Ball called.

Flatter, full and around off, Ryan Rickelton reverse sweeps it towards third man for a run. Well, Ali has overstepped here and it is called a No Ball.

Tossed up, full and on off, turns in, Ryan Rickelton looks to drive it through covers but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket.

Flighted, full and on leg, Aiden Markram eases it to long on for a single.

Looped up, full and on leg, Aiden Markram works it through mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Up and over! Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Aiden Markram clears his front leg away and lofts it cleanly towards the long on fence for the first boundary of the chase.

Quicker, short and on middle, Aiden Markram moves back and keeps it out on the pitch.

Fires one full and on the pads, Aiden Markram clips it to square leg.

Flighted, full and on middle and leg, Aiden Markram knocks it down the pitch.

Flatter, full and on middle, skids through, Aiden Markram stays back and blocks it out.

Drags his length back and on off, Ryan Rickelton pats it down towards covers.

Floated, full and on middle, Ryan Rickelton uses his feet and drills it wide of long on. Saud Shakeel runs to his right and slides to stop it. Two taken. South Africa need 63 runs to win now!

Flatter, full and on off, Ryan Rickelton decides to move back and keeps it out.

Goes short and around off, Aiden Markram punches it to sweeper covers for a single.

Flighted, full and on middle, Aiden Markram defends it on the front foot.

Noman Ali begins with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Aiden Markram prods forward and blocks it out.

Noman Ali to bowl from the other end. Also, Shaheen Afridi is off the field with a strapping on his left elbow.

Slows it up, full and around middle, Ryan Rickelton blocks it out. 2 runs off the first over!

Fires one full and on off, Ryan Rickelton moves back and keeps it out.

Drags his length back and around off, Aiden Markram pushes it through covers for a run.

Quicker, short again and on off, Aiden Markram punches it back to the bowler.

Floated, shortish and around of, Aiden Markram stays back and stabs it out to the off side.

South Africa are underway in the chase! Asif Afridi starts with a flatter delivery, short and on leg, Ryan Rickelton flicks it through square leg for a single.

OUT! STUMPED! All over for Pakistan. Keshav Maharaj finishes the innings with a couple of wickets. Tosses it full on off and gets it to turn away, around off. Sajid Khan shimmies down to heave it away, but he misses completely, and Kyle Verreynne does the rest behind the stumps. Pakistan are bundled out for just 138, leading by a mere 67 runs.

Fuller and at the stumps. Sajid Khan defends forward.

Flatter delivery, turning away, around off. Sajid Khan stays back and guides it toward deep third region for a couple.

Tossed up on a length and spins away close to the outside edge of Asif Afridi. Half an appeal for caught behind from Kyle Verreynne but the umpire turns it down.

Flatter, turning into the middle. Sajid Khan goes back and works it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up on a length, on off. Sajid Khan defends from the crease.

SIX! BANG! Floated full, on off. Sajid Khan dances down the pitch and smokes it over the long on fence for half a dozen. They need more of these shots. Lead is now 64 runs.

Tosses it full, on off. Sajid Khan shimmies down to hack it across but ends up bunting onto the pitch.

Flatter arm ball on off. Sajid Khan defends from the crease.

Tossed up on the middle and leg. Asif Afridi turns it to short mid-wicket.

DRINKS BREAK! Pakistan are in deep trouble, having lost five wickets within the first hour of play on Day 4. Their lead stands at just 58 runs, and the lower order will now aim to push it close towards 100 to make a game out of this one. South Africa, on the other hand, will be eager to wrap up the innings quickly. Asif Afridi is the last man in for Pakistan.

OUT! DRAGGED ON! The move to bring back Keshav Maharaj has paid dividends. Flatter and quicker arm ball, angled into the off and middle stump line. Salman Agha goes back to cut this away but, this is too close to his body for that shot. He ends up chopping it back onto the off stump. Agha departs for 28 off 42, and Pakistan are 129/9, leading by just 58 runs.

Looped up full, just outside off. Salman Agha lets it go.

Fuller and quicker on off. Salman Agha presses forward in defence.

Floated on the middle. Salman Agha sweeps it past the man at backward square leg and takes a couple.

Tossed up full, just outside off. Salman Agha looks to sweep but misses and wears around the thigh pad.

Keshav Maharaj (10-1-30-0) returns to bowl.

Short of a length, angled down the leg. Sajid Khan sways out of the line and lets it go.

Short of a length delivery, on middle and leg. Salman Agha pulls it toward deep backward square leg for a single.

On a hard length, around off. Salman Agha dabs it toward the deep third region and scampers for two more. The lead is now 55 runs.

Wayward back-of-a-length delivery, angled down the leg. Salman Agha covers the line and lets it pass.

Banged in short, on the middle and leg. Salman Agha sits under it and lets it go.

Good-length delivery, on the middle and leg. Salman Agha comes forward and tucks it mid-wicket.

Tossed up on off. Salman Agha flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Flatter and quicker, around off. Salman Agha punches it toward deep cover for two more.

Very full, outside off. Salman Agha squeezes it to deep cover and takes a brace. The lead is now 50 for Pakistan.

Flatter and quicker, down the leg. Salman Agha looks to glance but misses.

On a length, on the middle. Salman Agha shimmies down and tucks it to the leg side.

Flatter delivery on off. Salman Agha advances and defends into covers.

Pitched full, on off. Sajid Khan gets the bat down in time and pushes it to short mid-wicket.

Back of a length, outside off. Sajid Khan lets it go.

Short of a good length, on the middle. Salman Agha tucks it through backward square leg for a single.

Fuller and angled into the middle. Clipped to short mid-wicket.

Good length delivery on off. Salman Agha blocks it on the front foot.

Short of a good length, outside off. Salman Agha reaches for it and carves it toward deep third but denies the single.

Flatter length ball, on the middle and leg. Salman Agha advances and tucks it past the short leg fiedler for a single.

Flatter on off. Salman Agha shimmies down and taps into the off-side. Wanted the single initially but sends back Sajid Khan in due course of time.

FOUR MORE! NICELY DONE! Tossed up full, around off. Salman Agha reverses it to the deep third region for another boundary.

On a length at the stumps. Stays back and nudges it to short leg.

FOUR! PUT AWAY! Tossed up on a length, on middle. Salman Agha sits low and sweeps it off the top edge toward long leg for four runs.

Tossed up on off. Salman shimmies down and turns it to short mid-wicket.

Short of a good length outside off. Sajid Khan pokes away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Back of a length outside off. Sajid Khan follows the line of the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Short of a good length, around off. Sajid Khan has a poke at it and gets beaten.

EDGED AND DROPPED! Full-length ball, just outside off. Sajid Khan looks to drive but gets the outside edge that goes toward the third slip. Marco Jansen, who is standing well ahead of the other slips, puts down the chance there as it was travelling quickly at him.

FOUR! NICELY DONE! Short of a good length, outside off. Sajid Khan hangs back and guides it through the gully region for a boundary to get off the mark.

Sajid Khan comes in at number 10.

OUT! AFRIDI IS RUN OUT! Another one bites the dust. Back-of-a-length delivery angled into the batter. Salman Agha hops and nudges it towards short mid-wicket. They hustle for a quick single. A sharp piece of fielding from Ryan Rickelton at short mid-wicket with a precise underarm throw at the keeper’s end catches Shaheen Afridi short. There is a collision between Afridi and Rickelton, and the batter looks in a bit of pain. The replay confirms he’s just out of his crease, and the big screen flashes OUT!

Spin and bounce! Tossed up on the length, turns sharply and beats the defence of Shaheen Afridi.

Tad short, around off. Shaheen Afridi goes back and punches it to the silly point fielder.

Floated full, at the stumps. Shaheen Afridi pushes it to silly point.

Tossed up on the middle. Shaheen Afridi prods and defends.

Fired in on the middle and leg. Shaheen Afridi bunts it back to the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi comes in at number 9.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Simon Harmer is on fire! Tossed up on a length, on off, and gets it to turn away. Noman Ali comes forward to defend but gets a feather of an edge that is taken with ease by Kyle Verreynne behind the stumps. This is also the 1000th First Class wicket for the off-spinner. South Africa are on top here.

On a length and at the stumps. Salman shuffles across in the crease and defends toward short mid on.

Skiddy length ball, on off. Salman defends from the crease.

Short of a good length, angled into the middle and leg. Salman covers the line and turns it to short mid-wicket.

Keeps it on a length, on off. Salman comes forward and blocks into covers.

Hard length delivery, attacking the sticks. Salman gets on the front foot and blocks it down the pitch.

Fuller than a length, on off. Salman pushes it to silly mid off.

Tosses it on a length, on off, gets it to spin away past the outside edge of Noman Ali.

Flighted full, on off. Noman Ali prods and defends.

Noman Ali comes in at number 8.

OUT! CAUGHT! Simon Harmer gets a MAIDEN Test five-fer! Tosses it on a length, spins back into the middle. Rizwan prods to block it but gets the inside edge onto the pad, and it further lobs to the man at short leg. Tony de Zorzi there makes no mistake and Rizwan is a goner. He walks back for 18 off 64, and both the overnight batters are back in the hut. Pakistan are 105/6, leading by 34 runs!

Quicker and flatter on off. Rizwan stays back and blocks it out.

Floated full, on off. Rizwan prods forward to defend, gets the inside edge that lobs past the vacant leg gully region.

Flatter arm ball on the middle and leg. Rizwan tucks it past short leg, off the inside edge.

Lands it on a length, around off. Salman gets on the front foot, opens the bat's face and guides it toward deep third region for two more.

Fuller than a length, outside off. Salman gets forward and steers it toward deep backward point for a brace.

Short of a good length on the middle and leg. Salman knocks it toward short mid on.

On a hard length, angled into the middle. Rizwan tucks it through backward square leg for a single.

Fuller than a length, around off. Salman drives it to deep cover point for a single. 100 comes up for Pakistan.

Good length delivery on off. Salman gets forward to defend, finds the outside edge that rolls down to the deep third. Markram gives the chase and keeps it to two runs.

Shortens the length, spins back into the middle. Rizwan hangs back and turns it to short fine leg.

Floated full, on off. Rizwan paddles it to short fine leg.

Tossed up full, just outside off. Rizwan sits low and sweeps it hard to the man at short leg.

Floated full on off. Salman eases it down to long on for one.

Flatter, turning into the leg pole. Salman drops it to short leg.

Looped up on the leg. Salman flicks it to short mid-wicket.

Short of a good length, jags back in, just outside off. Rizwan shoulders his arms and lets it pass.

On a hard length, on off. Rizwan blocks from the crease.

Short of a good length, nips away a touch, around off. Mohammad Rizwan pokes at it and gets beaten again.

Keeps it on a length, and nips away to beat the outside edge of Rizwan.

Good length delivery, attacking the stumps. Rizwan hops and defends it toward short mid-wicket.

Lands it on a length, angled in, just outside off. Mohammad Rizwan shoulders arms.

Kagiso Rabada will operate from the other end.

Tosses it full, just outside off. Salman gets forward and defends.

Salman Agha comes in at number 7.

OUT! LBW! 50 and gone for Babar! Simon Harmer picks up his fourth! Appeal from the bowler and up goes the finger. Babar Azam sends it upstairs to have a look. Quicker delivery, on a length, lands on off, and spins back into middle and leg. It also stays a tad low. Babar is on the back foot to defend, but the ball skids through and hits him on the pad. Looks dead to the naked eye. The Ball Tracking shows three reds as it crashes into on middle, and Babar Azam is a goner. Pakistan are rocked early on Day 4.

Tossed up on off. Babar Azam prods and defends.

On a length, spins back into the middle. Mohammad Rizwan stays back and tucks into the square leg region for one.

Fifty for Babar Azam! A much-awaited half-century for him, but he knows the job is not done yet. Flatter, on off. Babar Azam tucks into the leg side and crosses for a single. Raises his bat and soaks up the applause.

Tosses it on a length and spins back into middle. Babar Azam covers the line and drops it toward short leg.

All set now. The teams and the umpires make their way out to the ground. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are in the middle to resume their innings. It will be Simon Harmer with the ball for South Africa. Let's play...

Kagiso Rabada is up for a chat. He says that he is happy to contribute to the team. Adds that the plan was to attack and take down the spinners. Shares that Senuran Muthusamy did not bowl a lot in the first innings, but he batted superbly well and held the innings well. Mentions that he backed his attacking options and was strong in defence. Closes by adding that having plans for each better has worked well for them, and they need to execute to the best of their ability.

Pitch Report (Day 4) - Bazid Khan is pitchside with his assessment. He notes that there hasn’t been much change in the surface over the three days, and the pitch has held up quite well. He adds that on Day 1, there was about 4.2 degrees of turn, Day 2 saw the same, and Day 3 offered only a slight increase to 4.5 degrees. Tells that the spinner who has managed to extract the most turn has been Keshav Maharaj, as he’s bowled the slowest through the air, giving the ball plenty of flight, and has managed to get up to 4.9 degrees of turn. Shares that there are a few rough patches and footmarks in the fuller-length areas, but overall, the pitch still looks very good as you move down the surface. Closes by sharing that Pakistan are on the back foot at the moment, but a couple of solid partnerships could shift the momentum, and the first hour today will be crucial.

In Pakistan’s second innings, South Africa’s spinners struck early. Simon Harmer took three key wickets to leave the hosts reeling at 16 for 3, later 60 for 4. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan steadied the innings and ensured no further damage before Stumps. As we head into Day 4, the match is beautifully poised. Can South Africa tighten their grip and push for victory, or will Pakistan’s middle order fight back to set a challenging target? We’ll find out soon. Stay tuned. Live action is coming shortly!

For South Africa, Keshav Maharaj starred with the ball, claiming seven wickets, while Simon Harmer picked up two. With the bat, Senuran Muthusamy anchored the innings with an unbeaten 89, and Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs chipped in with important half-centuries. The late fireworks came from Kagiso Rabada, whose explosive 71 from number 11 stretched the lead and tilted the game in the visitors’ favour.

Pakistan’s first-innings total of 333 was built on solid contributions from Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, and Abdullah Shafique, while debutant Asif Afridi impressed with a brilliant six-wicket haul. However, some loose bowling late in the innings allowed South Africa’s lower order to add valuable runs and swing the momentum their way.

Hello and welcome to Day 4 coverage of the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa, from the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. South Africa hold the upper hand after taking a 71-run lead in the first innings and then reducing Pakistan to 94 for 4 at Stumps on Day 3. The hosts lead by just 23 runs, and with six wickets remaining, face a tough battle to stay in the contest. The Proteas, meanwhile, will be eager to strike early and push for victory to level the series.

...DAY 4, SESSION 1...

Right then, that is it from an entertaining Day 3 of this 2nd Test, where South Africa will feel Pakistan are there for the taking. Day 4 will begin on 23rd October, Thursday at 5 am GMT, but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!

After a long day in the field, where lapses like dropped catches and missed chances had crept in, Pakistan’s batters looked the effects of fatigue when they walked out. They might have expected Keshav Maharaj to open the attack, but Aiden Markram handed the new ball to Simon Harmer, who was exceptional, claiming a couple of early wickets, including the in-form Shan Masood, while Kagiso Rabada also struck as Pakistan slumped to 16/3. Babar Azam looked in great touch, played with intent, supported briefly by Saud Shakeel, who fell to Harmer as well. Once again, the reliable duo of Babar and Mohammad Rizwan steadied the innings, helping Pakistan move into a slender 23-run lead with Babar on 49. Both will look to consolidate and build the advantage, while South Africa will hunt for early breakthroughs to keep the target within reach.

If the 71-run stand between Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy seemed threatening, Pakistan faced even more frustration when Kagiso Rabada joined the crease. Trailing by 27 runs at that stage, Rabada launched a fearless counter-attack, smashing boundaries and sixes while remaining solid in defense. Both batters reached half-centuries, steering South Africa past Pakistan’s total. Senuran neared his maiden century on 89, but a moment of over-ambition from Rabada saw him depart on 71, both registering their career-best Test scores and handing South Africa a 71-run lead.

Pakistan began the day strongly, with Asif Afridi picking up three quick wickets to register his maiden Test fifer, and Noman Ali chipping in with another to leave South Africa at 235/8. With a 98-run lead still in hand, the hosts would have expected to extend their advantage, but cricket has its own twists. The Proteas launched a determined rearguard, led by Senuran Muthusamy, who balanced caution with controlled aggression to take them through to Lunch without further damage.

Some relief for Pakistan late in the final session, but the day largely belonged to South Africa, who will be delighted with how things have unfolded. Few would’ve backed them at the start, yet they’ve displayed tremendous grit and character to turn the tide. True to its reputation as the 'moving day, ' Day 3 has certainly shifted the game’s momentum, and with both sides still in the hunt, the contest remains finely poised heading into Day 4.

Drama on the final ball! Keshav Maharaj loops it up, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan strides out and drives it to extra covers. As this is the last ball of the day, he just turns back and dislodges the bails with his bat. Kyle Verreynne sees this and appeals, and the other players join in as well. The on-field umpires have a discussion with Aiden Markram and say that it is Not Out as they have already called for the Stumps. Rizwan walks back with a smile on his face. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 3!

What happened there? Mohammad Rizwan, after playing the ball, turns around and just decides to take the bails off with his bat. Kyle Verreynne, the keeper, appeals for a hit-wicket, but the on-field umpires say no. According to them, they called Stumps before Rizwan did that. Very risky thing to do, but he gets away with it.

Gives this one some more air, full and around middle, Mohammad Rizwan defends it on the front foot.

Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it to silly point. Two more balls to survive.

Looped up, full and on middle, turns away, Mohammad Rizwan gets forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. We have seen a lot of those in this session.

Tossed up, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan prods forward and blocks it out.

Flighted, full and on middle, Babar Azam knocks it to mid on for a single.

Last over of Day 3 coming up now. Pakistan lead by 22 runs and will look to see this one out. South Africa will love if they can knock one of these two.

Slows it up, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan turns it to the leg side.

Quicker, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan goes down to sweep it away but gets a bottom edge as the ball goes and gets stuck on the back pad.

Tossed up, full and on off, Babar Azam opens the bat face and steers it towards backward point for a single.

Flatter, short and on off, Babar Azam stays back and blocks it out.

Tossed up, full and on off, Babar Azam knocks it to mid off.

Good effort in the field! Flatter, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan goes down across to paddle it but gets a top edge towards the fine leg fence. Marco Jansen from short fine runs after it and puts in a big dive to push it back inside. He collides with the ball boy but fortunately both are fine. Three taken.

Slows it up, full and on off, Babar Azam fends it away.

Loopy, full and around off, Babar Azam pushes it towards extra covers.

Tossed up, full and on off, Babar Azam drives it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

Floated, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan eases it to long off for another run.

Short again and on off, Babar Azam punches it through covers for a run.

Goes short and around off, Mohammad Rizwan moves back and guides it through point for a single.

Quicker, full and on middle, Babar Azam turns it to short leg.

Nicely bowled! Looped up, full and just outside off, lands in the rough and turns in Babar Azam looks to drive it away but gets an inside egde just past the stumps.

Flatter, full and on off, Babar Azam taps it to short covers.

Flighted, full and on off, Babar Azam gets forward and blocks it out.

FOUR! Put away! Simon Harmer drags his length back, on middle, Babar Azam rocks back quickly and pulls it with disdain towards the deep square leg for a boundary.

Floated, short and on middle, turns in, Babar Azam moves back and flicks it to mid-wicket.

Simon Harmer (11-3-18-3) is back on.

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan is solid in his defense.

Flighted, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan uses his feet to smother the spin and dead-bats it.

A bit short and on off, turns away, Mohammad Rizwan moves back and steers it to point.

Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to short covers.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan prods forward and blocks it out.

Short and on middle, Babar Azam rocks back and swats it wide of long on for a single.

Close! Flatter, full and on middle, turns away, Mohammad Rizwan stays back to work it away with his bat face close. It takes the inside egde and goes just past the stumps.

Flighted, full and on off, Babar Azam drives it through covers for a run.

Fires in a yorker, on middle, Babar Azam digs it back to the bowler.

Short again and around off, Mohammad Rizwan guides it through point for a single.

Slightly short and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan stays back and punches it to short covers.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan gets forward and blocks it out.

Full again but down the leg side, Babar Azam fails to glance it away. Kyle Verreynne dives to his left to collect it well.

Touch fuller, on middle, keeps low, Babar Azam pats it down the pitch/

FOUR! Pleasing on the eye! Marco Jansen goes much fuller this time, around off. Babar Azam leans onto his drive and cracks it through covers for a boundary.

Back of a length and around off, Babar Azam pats it to short covers.

Good length and on off, Babar Azam waits for it and pats it down towards gully.

Fuller one and on off, Babar Azam gets forward a bit and taps it to short covers.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan keeps it out.

Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to short covers.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it back towards the bowler.

Quicker, short and on off, turns away, Mohammad Rizwan stabs it out to the off side.

FOUR! Good shot! Flatter, full and around leg, Mohammad Rizwan goes down and swipes it away through backward square leg for a boundary. PAKISTAN TAKES THE LEAD NOW!

RIPPER! Tossed up, full and on middle. It lands on middle and then turns away sharply. Mohammad Rizwan gets drawn forward into his defensive stroke and gets beaten on the outisde edge.

Pitched up but well outside off, Babar Azam is not intereseted in playing that one.

Hard length and angling into leg, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it through square leg for a single.

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out well.

Lands this on a good length and in that channel outside off, Mohammad Rizwan offers no shot at it.

Touch fuller and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan watches it through and lets it go to the keeper.

Back of a length and around off, holds its line, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.

Flatte, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it through covers for a single. Pakistan trail by 3 runs!

Looped up, full and around off, Mohammad Rizwan steers it to point.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan fends it away.

Floated, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan defends it on the front foot.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan prods forward and blocks it out.

Arm ball, short and on middle, skids through and angles in, Mohammad Rizwan gets hurried as he goes back to play but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down. This time Aiden Markram opts against the review.

Back of a length and outside off, gets some extra bounce, Babar Azam leaves it alone. Marco Jansen starts with a maiden.

Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Babar Azam stays back in his crease and blocks it out.

Short of a length and on off, Babar Azam dabs it to point.

Hits the length hard, on off, jags back in, Babar Azam looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his thigh pad.

Touch fuller, on middle, Babar Azam knocks it down the pitch.

Good length and just on off, Babar Azam keeps it out to the off side.

Double change. Marco Jansen has been introduced into the attack as well.

Fires in a yorker, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan digs it out.

Another short delivery, around off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

Flighted, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to short covers.

Short and outside off, turns away, Babar Azam slaps it to long off for a run.

Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to long off for a single.

Short and around off, Mohammad Rizwan stabs it to extra covers.

Senuran Muthusamy comes into the attack now. Interestingly, he only bowled 4 overs in the first innings.

More air, full and around middle, Babar Azam negotiates it well. Maiden over!

Slows it up, full and on middle, Babar Azam turns it to the leg side.

Flatter, full and on middle, Babar Azam uses his feet and drills it back to the bowler.

We can see Senuran Muthusamy warming up now.

Flighted, full and on middle, Babar Azam defends it on the front foot.

Floated, full and on off, turns in a bit, Babar Azam prods forward to block it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. South Africa take the review but the replay shows a clear inside edge. Aiden Markram has been sold down the river here by his fielders. South Africa only have one review left now.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Babar Azam knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan lunges and fends it away.

Gives it more air, full and on off, Babar Azam drills it away towards long off for another run.

Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan goes down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a run to get off the mark.

Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it back to the bowler.

Tossed up, full and on off, Babar Azam pushes it through covers for a single.

Flighted, full and around off, Babar Azam gets forward and taps it out towards point.

Looped up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan defends it on the front foot. WICKET-MAIDEN OVER!

Quicker, short and on middle, tuns in sharply with bounce, Mohammad Rizwan gets tucked in as he tries to flick it away but misses to get hit on the body.

Darts one full, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan clips it to short mid-wicket.

Flighted, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it to square leg.

Massive appeal for LBW, but turned down! Simon Harmer from around the wicket bowls this quicker, short and on off, turns in sharply. Mohammad Rizwan moves back to play at it but gets cramped up as the ball hits him on the pads. The impact is outside off and that saves him.

Mohammad Rizwan walks out to bat now.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Simon Harmer breaks the 44-run stand with his third wicket in this session. He tosses it up nicely, full and just on off, grips and turns away sharply. Saud Shakeel strides forward and pushes at it with hard hands. Gets a thin outside edge towards first slip, where Aiden Markram takes a sharp catch. Shakeel departs for 11 off 43, and Pakistan are four down now!

Looped up, full and on middle, Saud Shakeel drills it to long on for one. Pakistan trail by just 11 runs now!

Floated, full and on off, Saud Shakeel steps across and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Short again and outside off, Babar Azam slaps it to sweeper covers for another run.

Goes short and on leg, Saud Shakeel nudges it through square leg for a run.

Flighted, full and on off, Saud Shakeel steps across and blocks it out.

Tossed up, full and around off, Babar Azam strides out and pushes it uppishly but safely though covers for a single.

Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, Babar Azam guides it off the outer half of the bat through point for a single. Pakistan trail by 15 runs!

Slows it up, full and on, Babar Azam taps it to the off side.

Ouch! A bit short and on leg, Babar Azam moves back and clips it away. Tony de Zorzi at short leg goes down to field it but the ball bounces and hits his exposed left knee just above the padding. He looks in a lot of pain here. The physio comes in and puts on some Magic Spray and we are good to go again.

Flighted, full and on off, Babar Azam defends it on the front foot.

Poor review from South Africa! Floated, full and on middle, turns in a bit, Babar Azam strides out to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Tony de Zorzi at short leg thinks it is pad first and convinces Aiden Markram to take the review. UltraEdge confirms the edge, and they lose a review.

Aiden Markram takes his time before taking a review for an LBW appeal. On-field call is Not Out.. Well, the replay and UltraEdge show a clear inside edge. South Africa lose a review.

Tossed up, full and on off, Babar Azam prods forward and blocks it out.

DRINKS! South Africa have dominated the first hour or so in this final session. They have managed to pick up three wickets, with Simon Harmer getting two and Kagiso Rabada chipping in with one. The spinners have looked threatening and they will be hoping to get a couple more before Stumps. Pakistan are in desperate need of a partnership, and Babar Azam counterattacking, along with Saud Shakeel holding one end, have steadied things, but they need to make sure they do not throw their wickets away here. We are in for a really interesting final phase of play on Day 3 here.

Tossed up, on off. Saud Shakeel pushes it toward cover.

Pitches it up, on the sticks. Saud Shakeel leans on the delivery to block it to his front.

Flighted, fuller, on middle. Saud Shakeel works it toward short mid-wicket.

Full, on middle. Saud Shakeel blocks it down the track.

Fuller, on off. Babar Azam pushes it toward long off for one.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Keshav Maharaj bowls it fuller, on off. Babar Azam steps out of the crease and drives it from the middle of his bat toward the deep cover fence for a boundary.

Pitches it up, on off. Saud Shakeel eases it away.

Full, outside off, Saud Shakeel offers no shot at it.

Beaten! Pitches it up, outside off. Saud Shakeel looks to block it to his front but misses on the outside edge.

Full, on middle. Babar Azam flicks it toward long on for one.

Pitches it up, on off. Saud Shakeel lunges to push it away but gets the outside edge and the ball zips past the left of the diving slip fielder. They cross.

Full, down the leg side. Saud Shakeel flicks it toward fine leg for a couple of runs.

Pitches it up, on off. Babar Azam pushes it toward the silly point fielder.

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Short and just outside off. Babar Azam opens the face of the bat and drives it toward the deep cover fence for a boundary.

FOUR! This is the best of Babar Azam! The crowd is just loving it! Pitches it up, around off. Babar Azam punches it uppishly toward the far right of the wide long off fielder for a boundary.

Pitches it up, outside off. Babar Azam skips down the track and pushes it toward cover.

Fuller, on off. Babar Azam fends it away.

Much fuller, on off. Babar Azam drives it to cover.

Now that's a ripper! Simon Harmer bowls it fuller, pitching it just outside off and spins it away from the left-hander. Saud Shakeel tries to defend it to his front but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Full, outside off. Saud Shakeel eases to cover.

Full, on off. Saud Shakeel pushes it away.

Flighted, fuller on middle and leg. Saud Shakeel nudges it toward the leg side.

Full, on off. Saud Shakeel eases it toward cover.

Pitches it up, on off. Saud Shakeel blocks it back to the bowler.

Pitches it up, on off. Babar Azam keeps it away.

Full, just outside off. Babar Azam defends.

Much fuller, around off. Babar Azam drives it toward right of the diving short cover fielder.

Fuller, on off. Babar Azam drives it gently toward the short cover fielder.

Fuller, on middle. Babar Azam defends it toward the leg side.

Tossed up, on off. Babar Azam eases it away.

Pitches it up, on off. Saud Shakeel blocks it to his front.

Pitches it up, on off. Saud Shakeel fends it away.

On a length, on the stumps. Babar Azam pushes it toward long on for a single.

FOUR! Exceptional shot from Babar Azam! Short and just outside off. Babar Azam hangs back and punches it hard toward the sweeper cover fence for a boundary.

Just short of the short leg fielder! Simon Harmer bowls it fuller, on middle. Babar Azam looks for a front foot defence but gets the inner edge and the ball flies a bit and drops just short of the short leg fielder. Tony de Zorzi tries to pick it up, but fails to gets the batter.

Fuller, on off and middle. Babar Azam defends to his front.

Flat and fuller, on middle. Saud Shakeel fends it down the track.

Pitches it up, just outside off. Saud Shakeel gets behind the line and blocks it from the inner part of his bat toward the leg side.

Tossed up, on off. Saud Shakeel presents the full face of the willow.

Flighted, fuller, around off. Babar Azam drives it toward long off for a single. Pakistan trail by 38 runs!

Tossed up, on off and middle. Babar Azam eases it back to the bowler.

Pitches it up, on off. Babar Azam drives it toward cover.

Full, on off. Saud Shakeel fends it away.

Full, on the stumps. Saud Shakeel comes down the track and pushes it toward right of the bowler.

Pitches it up, around off. Saud Shakeel pushes it toward short cover.

Tossed up, on the stumps. Saud Shakeel defends it down the deck.

Low full toss, on off. Babar Azam drives it toward long on and gets a single. Pakistan trail by 39 runs!

Much fuller, on leg. Babar Azam knocks it toward mid-wicket.

Short, on middle and leg. Saud Shakeel nudges it toward short mid-wicket.

Fuller, outside off. Saud Shakeel misses the drive.

Fuller, on off. Saud Shakeel lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

Tad fuller, on the stumps. Babar Azam skips down the track and pushes it toward long off for a single.

Full, on the stumps. Saud Shakeel drives it toward long on for a single.

Tossed up, on middle. Saud Shakeel blocks it down.

FOUR! CRUNCHED! Short of a length, around off. Babar Azam hangs back and punches it from his backfoot wide of the short cover fielder for four more runs.

Short, around off. Babar Azam punches it but finds the fielder in the cover region.

Pitches it up, around off Babar Azam pushes it toward cover.

On a length, on off and middle. Babar Azam fends it away.

NO BALL! On a length outside off. Babar Azam covers the stump and makes a leave. Rabada overstepped and the umpire signals a No Ball!

Full-length delivery, on off. Babar Azam brings up his rock solid defence.

On a length, on the stumps. Babar Azam pushes it back to the bowler.

Pitches it up, on middle and leg. Babar Azam pushes it toward long on for a single.

Full, on middle and leg. Babar Azam flicks it toward mid-wicket.

Much fuller, on off. Saud Shakeel drives it toward long off for a single.

Fullish, on off and middle. Saud Shakeel blocks it to his front.

Tossed up, on off. Saud Shakeel pushes it away.

Much fuller, on middle and leg. Babar Azam flicks it toward right of the bowler and gets a single.

On a length, around off. Saud Shakeel pushes it toward the off side.

Hard-length delivery, just outside off. Saud Shakeel camps back and stabs it toward cover.

FOUR! Oh... the shot was all about placement! Back of a length, on off and middle. Saud Shakeel lifts his front leg and pulls it down, but in control toward the far right of the deep square leg fielder for a boundary.

BEATEN! Good-length delivery, outside off. Saud Shakeel rocks back to push it away but misses the connection on the outside edge.

On a length, on off and middle. Saud Shakeel blocks it down.

Slight halt! Looks like Saud Shakeel has hurt his fingers a bit, and the physio comes in to check on him. He is good to continue.

NO BALL! Kagiso Rabada steams round the wicket and bowls back of a length, around off. The ball shoots off the pitch with some extra bounce and hits the glove of Shakeel as he tries to defend it away.

Saud Shakeel is the next man in with Pakistan in a spot of bother.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! South Africa gets back-to-back wickets as Kagiso Rabada strikes now! He steams over the stump and pitches it just outside off, angling it in, but straightens after hitting the deck. Abdullah Shafique tries to play at it with an angled bat and away from his body, but the ball takes the outside edge and zips toward the third slip. It isn't an easy catch for a tall man like Marco Jansen to adjust his body in a short period of time, but he gets low rapidly and takes the catch near his chest. Pakistan are 16 for 3, still trailing by 55 runs.

Babar Azam comes out to the middle now.

OUT! LBW! Simon Harmer gets another wicket and this time he takes the skipper of Pakistan, who had an exceptional knock in the first inning! Harmer bowls it touch fuller, pitching it on off and angles it in with more pace on the delivery. The ball pitches and attacks the batter. Shan Masood rocks back and looks to fend it away but misses as the ball skids through and wears it on the pad. There is a big shout for LBW, and the fingers go up without hesitation. It looks plumb, but Masood takes the review. UltraEdge shows no spike when the ball passes the bat, and the Ball Tracking shows that the trajectory of the ball is hitting the leg stump. Three reds! Pakistan lose their skipper, and he takes a review with him as well.

Tossed up, on middle. Shan Masood eases it back to the bowler.

Fuller, just outside off. Shan Masood plays it inside the line.

Some turn on the track! Pitches it up, on off and spins it away from the batter. Shan Masood looks to defend it down the track but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Tossed up, on middle. Abdullah Shafique looks to defend but the ball takes the inner edge and rolls toward mid-wicket for a single.

Pitches it up, on off. Abdullah Shafique gets forward to defend it solidly.

Pitches it up, on off. Shaheen Afridi taps it toward cover.

Short, on leg and middle. Abdullah Shafique flicks it toward sqaure leg and gets a single.

Pitches it up, on off and middle. Abdullah Shafique attempts to block it to his front but gets a thick inner edge and the ball rolls toward deep fine leg for a couple of runs.

Full-length delivery, on off and middle. Abdullah Shafique defends it to his front foot.

Short, on middle. Abdullah Shafique looks to defend, but the ball jags back and thumps the pad.

Pitches it up, on off, shaping it in. Abdullah Shafique pushes it toward mid on.

Shan Masood walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! LBW! Simon Harmer gets the first breakthrough! Bowls it fuller, pitching it on middle and angles it in. Imam-ul-Haq prods and looks to block it, hoping the ball will turn away, but the ball misses the inside edge and pings the pad. Appeal goes around and up goes the finger of the umpire. Imam-ul-Haq opts for a review, but the UltraEdge shows no bat involvement and the Ball Tracking shows the ball is clipping the leg stump. Simon Harmer gets Imam-ul-Haq for the second time in this match!

Is that the first wicket for South Africa? There is a big appeal for LBW, and the finger goes up. However, Imam-ul-Haq goes for a review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking comes up with two reds, and that it is just clipping the leg stump. The on-field decision of OUT stays. Pakistan keep the review, but lose Imam.

Full, on the sticks. Imam-ul-Haq pushes it back to the bowler.

Flat and much fuller, on off. Abdullah Shafique drives it toward long on for a single.

Tossed up, around off. Imam-ul-Haq drives it toward long off to get a single.

Pitches it up, on off. Imam-ul-Haq eases it back to the bowler.

Pitches it up, on middle and leg. Imam-ul-Haq tucks it from his front foot toward short mid-wicket.

Short of a length, around off. Abdullah Shafique dabs it toward cover.

On a length, on off. Abdullah Shafique fends it toward cover.

On a length, just outside off. Abdullah Shafique covers the stumps and lifts his bat up to make a leave.

Good-length around, on off. Abdullah Shafique stabs it toward the off side.

Hard-length delivery, pitching it just outside off and shaping it away from the batter. Abdullah Shafique plays it inside the line and misses on the outer edge with a thin air.

On a length, on off. Abdullah Shafique gets behind the line and blocks it down.

Tossed up, around off. Imam-ul-Haq knocks it toward short cover from the outer part of his bat.

Pitches it up, on off. Imam-ul-Haq rests it down the deck.

Pitches it on off. Abdullah Shafique drives it toward long off and gets a single. Shafique is underway!

Tossed up, on off. Abdullah Shafique fends it away.

Full, on off. Abdullah Shafique pushes it toward cover.

Tossed up, on off. Abdullah Shafique leans and blocks it down.

Who bowls now? It will be Simon Harmer to bowl some off-breaks.

Short, on off. Imam-ul-Haq pushes it toward cover.

Short and outside off. Imam-ul-Haq offers no shot at it.

Fuller, outside off. Imam-ul-Haq looks to drive but fails to get the connection.

Short, outside off. Imam-ul-Haq makes a leave.

FOUR! Streaky, but will work for Imam-ul-Haq! Full, angling in toward the stump. Imam-ul-Haq looks to block it to his front but the ball takes the outer edge and rolls away toward the deep backward point fence. The fielder in the deep runs a long way to his right and dives, but fails to stop the boundary.

FOUR OVERTHROWS! A direct hit would have been a goner! Much fuller, on middle and leg. Imam-ul-Haq flicks it toward the right of the short mid-wicket fielder. Brevis is the man who dives to his right and fields it one-handed. Abdullah Shafique at the non-striker's end sets off early, but after he sees the fielder get the ball, tries to get back, but Brevis is quick to have a shy but misses the stumps by a few inches. The ball rolls away toward deep extra covers, where no backup was present for a boundary.

NO BALL! Not a great start from Kagiso Rabada! He bowls it fuller and sprays it down the leg. Imam-ul-Haq looks to flick it away but misses. Rabada has overstepped and the umpire signals a No  Ball.

OUT! IN THE AIR... TAKEN! Asif Afridi gets his sixth wicket and the Proteas are all out! Afridi bowls it fuller, pitching it on off and turning it in. Kagiso Rabada looks to slog it away but fails to get underneath the delivery. The ball loops and flies toward the fielder in the long on region. It's Abdullah Shafique, who misjudges the ball at first but eventually does well to lean forward and take the catch near his shoelaces. South Africa ends up with a lead of 71 runs.

Tossed up, just outside off. Kagiso Rabada pushes it toward cover.

Fuller, on off and middle. Kagiso Rabada brings the full face of his bat and blocks it to his front.

Floated, fuller outside off. Senuran Muthusamy leans on the delivery and drives it gently toward cover.

Full, on middle and leg. Senuran Muthusamy flicks it toward the left of the bowler.

Pitches it up, around off. Kagiso Rabada knocks it from his front foot toward long off for a single.

Short, around off. Senuran Muthusamy camps back and punches it, opening his bat toward deep cover for a single.

Shorter, outside off. Kagiso Rabada rocks back and punches it toward sweeper cover for a single.

Pitches it up, on middle. Kagiso Rabada lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.

Asif Afridi drags his length back, on the sticks. Kagiso Rabada works it toward deep mid-wicket for a comfortable single.

Short, on middle. Kagiso Rabada dabs it down the deck.

Short and on leg, Senuran Muthusamy moves back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. 400 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA!

Pitches it up, around off. Kagiso Rabada pushes it wide of the cover fielder and crosses for a single.

FOUR! This is exceptional from Kagiso Rabada! Asif Afridi bowls it tad fuller, just outside off, turns it in. Kagiso Rabada reverse sweeps it toward the deep third fence for a boundary.

Short, outside off Kagiso Rabada keeps it out.

Full, on middle. Senuran Muthusamy blocks it down.

Pakistan lose all their review! Pitches it short, on middle and spins it a bit away to straighten the delivery. Senuran Muthusamy goes down for a sweep shot but fails to get the connection. The ball gets deflected off his gloves and rolls toward short fine leg. After appealing, the umpire remains unmoved. Sajid Khan, after having a chat with the skipper, convinces him to go for the review. The UltraEdge shows that there is a clear spike when the ball passes the inner edge.

Is that out? Sajid Khan looks very confident and convinces Shan Masood to take the review for an LBW decision not given on-field. Well, UltraEdge shows a clear spike when the ball is close to the bat. Pakistan lose their last review.

Loopy, full, on off. Senuran Muthusamy blocks it from the inner half of his bat.

Full, on middle and leg. Senuran Muthusamy nudges it toward the leg side.

Sajid Khan drags his length back, outside off. Kagiso Rabada chops it toward wide of point for a single.

Short, on the stumps. Keshav Maharaj dabs it away.

Almost dragged on! Asif Afridi bowls it short, on middle. Senuran Muthusamy looks to reverse sweep it, but misses and gets hit on the body and then on his helmet. The ball bounces behind the batter and is just about to hit the stump, but Muthusamy does well to keep it away with the help of his blade. Mohammad Rizwan has a bit of a laugh with the batter.

Short, on middle and leg. Senuran Muthusamy tucks it toward short fine.

Short, on middle and leg. Kagiso Rabada rocks back and tucks it toward wide of mid-wicket for a single.

A bit of bounce off the track! Asif Afridi bowls the arm ball, tad fuller, outside off. Kagiso Rabada looks to dab it away but the ball shoots up off the surface. Mohammad Rizwan fails to glove it as he also fails to read the bounce. The ball hits the left glove of the keeper and drops toward the leg side. Rabada jokingly asks the umpire if that is one for the over or not.

Tossed up, outside off. Kagiso Rabada pushes it toward the right of the bowler.

Short, on off and turns it in. Keshav Maharaj rocks back and clips it with the spin toward short fine leg.

Full, on leg. Senuran Muthusamy works it toward short mid-wicket.

Pitches it up, around off. Senuran Muthusamy taps it toward cover.

Shortish and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy pats it to short mid-wicket.

Short and wide outside off. Kagiso Rabada chops it upish but wide of the point fielder and gets a single.

Floated, full and on middle, Kagiso Rabada knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Flatter, short and outside off, Kagiso Rabada tries to cut but gets an outside edge towards the third man for a brace.

Flighted, full and on off, Kagiso Rabada steers it through point for a single.

SIX! Not from the middle but he won't mind that! Flighted, full and on middle, Kagiso Rabada clears his front leg and lofts it down the ground. He hits it from the bottom half of the bat but just gets enough to clear the long on fielder for a biggie. A sense of relief on his face. South Africa's lead goes past 50 now.

Pitches it up, on off. Kagiso Rabada dabs it to his front.

Fuller, on off. Senuran Muthusamy pushes it wide of the cover for a single.

DROPPED! It was a tough chance though! Pitches it up, on middle. Senuran Muthusamy goes for a reverse sweep but top edges it. The ball shoots up and loops over the keeper. Babar Azam anticipates and moves early to his left but then has to go the other side. He puts in a dive to take it with his outstretched right hand but fails to grab it.

Short, around off. Senuran Muthusamy keeps it away.

FIFTY FOR RABADA! This is his MAIDEN half-century in Test cricket, and he is enjoying his batting! Sajid Khan bowls it fuller outside off. Kagiso Rabada steers it toward deep backward point and gets a brace. The Proteas dressing room are cheering out loud for him, and he has the widest smile on the ground.

Sajid Khan jogs from round the wicket and bowls tad fuller, pitching it just outside off and turns it away. Kagiso Rabada attempts to drive it away but gets beaten on the outside edge. Mohammad Rizwan is quick to glove it and dislodges the stumps and appeals for stumping. But the replay shows that he is inside the popping crease.

Pitches it up, around the pads of the batter. Senuran Muthusamy clips it toward wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Full, on middle and leg. Kagiso Rabada tucks it toward square leg and rotates the strike. Rabada moves to 49!

Tossed up, outside off. Senuran Muthusamy pats it from his front foot toward point and gets a single.

Full-length delivery, on off. Senuran Muthusamy lunges and pushes it toward cover.

Sajid Khan (25-3-107-1) is back on.

Pitches it up, around off. Senuran Muthusamy punches it a bit late toward deep cover for a single.

Full, on middle and leg. Senuran Muthusamy eases it back to the bowler.

Tad fuller, around off. Senuran Muthusamy misses the reverse sweep and gets a blow to his body.

Short, just outside off. Senuran Muthusamy covers the stump and makes a leave.

Fuller, on off. Senuran Muthusamy blocks it out.

Overthrows! Short, outside off. Kagiso Rabada punches it toward the left of the point fielder. The batter calls for a single but is sent back. However, the fielder throws it wildly at the bowler's end and allows the run. Kagiso Rabada records his best Test cricket score, and now he is aiming for a half-century!

Short of a length, outside off. Senuran Muthusamy waits for the delivery to arrive and guides it toward deep backward point for a couple of runs. South Africa lead by 41 runs.

Another yorker, on middle. Senuran Muthusamy jams it down the deck.

Right into the blockhole, on off. Kagiso Rabada digs it toward the right of the short cover fielder for a single.

Shaheen Afridi bends his back and nails a bouncer, on middle. Kagiso Rabada isn't afraid to hook it away but misses the connection.

Short, on off. Kagiso Rabada punches it toward extra cover for no run.

Fullish, on off. Senuran Muthusamy opens the face of his blade and drives it through cover for three more runs.

Runs are coming thick and fast for South Africa! Shorter, on the sticks. Kagiso Rabada flicks it toward long on and gets another brace.

Short and outside off. Kagiso Rabada cuts it toward deep cover-point and gets a couple of runs.

Tossed up, on leg. Kagiso Rabada tucks it toward mid-wicket.

FOUR! Oh... that's exceptional from Rabada! Sajid Khan bowls it fuller, on middle. Kagiso Rabada clears his front foot and smokes it over the head of the bowler to get four more runs.

Full, around off. Kagiso Rabada knocks it from his front foot toward the short cover fielder.

Pitches it up, around off. Kagiso Rabada leans and pushes it toward the off side.

Drinks break! We have seen some excellent ball-striking from Kagiso Rabada. Credit to Senuran Muthusamy as well for knocking his personal best in Test cricket, and he would certainly feel happy with that achievement. Pakistan, on the other hand, are trying hard to get the last wicket, but now the Proteas have taken the lead by 27 runs. Shan Masood needs to bring Asif Afridi back into the attack, as the ball is old enough, and it will surely turn well. Pakistan are under pressure now, and they don't have a great record batting in the third innings in recent times. With every run, their frustration will grow further.

Pitched up, on middle, Senuran Muthusamy pushes it to short covers.

Touch fuller and around off, Senuran Muthusamy opens the face of his bat and guides it towards deep third for a brace. South Africa lead by 27 runs now!

Shaheen Afridi attacks the stumps, low full toss, angling in sharply, Kagiso Rabada backs away and exposes his stumps to slog it away. Gets it from the inside half of the bat towards mid-wicket for one.

On  length and on leg, Senuran Muthusamy nudges it through square leg for another run.

Uppish but safe! Full again and on off, sticks to the surface a bit, Kagiso Rabada goes through his lofted shot early and chips it in the air. However, it lands well ahead of long off. They cross.

Full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy looks to push it away but gets an inside egde towards the leg side for a single.

SIX! BOOM! Third one for Kagiso Rabada! Looped up, full and on off, Kagiso Rabada dances down the track and lofts it down the ground. The fielder at long off thinks he is in the game, but only watches it sail over his head for a biggie. Also, 350 up for South Africa!

BEAUTY! Tossed up, full and on off, grips and turns away, Kagiso Rabada gets forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Short again and on off, Senuran Muthusamy stabs it throughj extra covres for one.

Goes short and on off, Kagiso Rabada punches it through extra covers for a run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kagiso Rabada prods forward and blocks it out.

Fligthed, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy pushes it through covers for a single.

Shaheen Afridi responds with a fine yorker, on middle, swings in sharply in the air, Kagiso Rabada manages to dig it out. Rabada and Afridi engage in some friendly banter. 12 runs off the over!

FOUR! Another top shot! Pitched up and just around off, no movement this time, Kagiso Rabada extends his arms to get under it and smacks it over extra covers for a boundary. South Africa lead by 12 runs now!

SIX! That is a shot and a half! Even Shaheen Afridi appreciates it. Fuller one and on middle, in the slot as well. Kagiso Rabada backs away a bit, presents the full face of the bat and dispatches it over the long on fence with ease for a biggie.

Shaheen Afridi just misses the yorker and bowls a low full toss, on middle, swings in, Kagiso Rabada tries to loft it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

How did that miss the stumps? Good length and on off, shapes in a touch, Kagiso Rabada has a wild swing at it but misses as the ball just goes past the stumps.

SOUTH AFRICA TAKES THE LEAD NOW! Shaheen Afridi goes fuller and n middle, shaping in, Kagiso Rabada looks to clip it away but loses his bottom hand. He miscues it off the inner half of the bat in air but just over mid-wicket for a brace.

Change! Shaheen Afridi (23-2-71-1) is back into the attack, and Pakistan are hoping to find the last wicket.

SCORES LEVEL! Floated, full and on leg, Kagiso Rabada works it through mid-wicket for one.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kagiso Rabada knocks it back to the bowler.

Drags his length back and around off, Kagiso Rabada gets on top of it and punches it nicely through extra covers for a brace. South Africa trail by just one run now!

Flighted, full and on off, Kagiso Rabada guides it towards point.

Short again and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy nudges it through square leg for a single.

Slows it up, short and on off, Senuran Muthusamy thinks about getting forward, but moves back to keep it out.

Gives it flight, full and on middle, Kagiso Rabada gets forward and dead-bats it.

Slower through the air, full and on off, Kagiso Rabada strides out and taps it to short covers.

Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Senuran Muthusamy reverse sweeps it to deep point for a run.

Flighted, full and around off, Kagiso Rabada steers it through point for a single

SIX! BANG! Wow...that is some shot! Tossed up, full and around middle, Kagiso Rabada goes down and gets his front leg out of the way. He smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. South Africa trail by just 6 runs now!

Flatter, short and around off, Kagiso Rabada punches it to covers.

Looped up, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy clips it to short mid-wicket. Kagiso Rabada will be facing the next over.

Slightly shorter and on off, Senuran Muthusamy pats it towards covers and wants the run but is sent back.

Flatter, full and around middle, Senuran Muthusamy goes down, takes it on the full and paddles it towards fine leg for a brace. He moves to 70. This is his highest individual score in Test cricket now.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy looks to defend it with a straight bat, but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Floated, full and on off, turns in, Senuran Muthusamy stays back and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Flighted, full and outside off, Senuran Muthusamy goes down across to sweep but misses.

Goes short and around off, Senuran Muthusamy punches it towards extra cover for an easy single. Not sure why Shan Masood did not bring the fielders in for this ball.

Loops it up, full and on leg, Senuran Muthusamy works it towards the vacant mid-wicket region but does not take the run.

Floated, full and around leg, Senuran Muthusamy turns it to the leg side.

Flatter, short and on off, turns away, Senuran Muthusamy leaves it alone.

Tossed up, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy prods forward and blocks it out.

Flighted, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy tucks it to short mid-wicket.

FOUR! Superb shot! Loopy delivery, full and on middle, Kagiso Rabada shows the full face of the ball and just chips it over the bowler's head for a boundary. South Africa trail by just 15 runs now!

Shortish and around off, tutns in, Kagiso Rabada keeps it out to the off side.

Floated, full and on off, Kagiso Rabada fends it away.

Flighted, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Wow..that turns a lot! Flatter, short and around off, lands on cack and turns into the batter, Senuran Muthusamy gets cramped up as he tries to guide it away. It takes the inside egde and goes onto his pads.

Overthrows! Tossed up, full and on off, Kagiso Rabada knocks it towards mid off for a quick single. The fielder picks up and fires an unnecessary throw at the keeper's end, where Mohammad Rizwan fails to stop it as it bounces over him and with not back up, the batters get two extra runs.

FOUR! Fine shot! Sajid Khan loops it up, full and on middle and off, Senuran Muthusamy goes down and executes the reverse sweep past the point fielder for a boundary.

Floated, full and on ff, Senuran Muthusamy turs it to the leg side.

Quicker, shortish and on middle again, Senuran Muthusamy negotiates it well.

Flatter, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy stays back and keeps it out on the pitch.

Tossed up, full and on leg, Senuran Muthusamy flicks it through mid-wicket but does not take the run.

Flighted, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy prods forwad and blocks it out.

Kagiso Rabada is the last man in.

OUT! STUMPED! Noman Ali finally gets the breakthrough for Pakistan! He sees the batter advance and drags his length back, on middle, turns it away sharply. Keshav Maharaj, after playing those five dots, could not resist himself and went for the big lofted shot over extra covers. He gets beaten on the flight and by the turn as it goes behind, where Mohammad Rizwan does the rest. The budding 71-run partnership has been broken as Maharaj walks back for 30 off 53. South Africa are 306/9, trailing by 27 runs!

Slower through the air, full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj defends it on the front foot. Five dots now.

Flatter, short and on middle, angling in, Keshav Maharaj pats it down the pitch.

Pushed through quicker, full and around off, skids through, Keshav Maharaj lunges and leaves it alone.

Flighted, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj knocks it to the left of the bowler this time, where Noman Ali dives to that side to stop it well.

Tossed up, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj uses his feet to push it away but gets an inside edge towards the right of the bowler.

Change! Noman Ali (24-2-78-1) replaces Asif Afridi now.

On a length and around leg, Senuran Muthusamy nudges it to short mid-wicket.

FOUR! Top shot! Shaheen Afridi bangs this into the pitch, on middle, sits up nicely for the batter. Senuran Muthusamy gets on top of it and plays the short-arm jab perfectly through backward square leg for a boundary. He is batting on a different surface, it seems. Also, South Africa trail by 27 runs now!

Nicely bowled! Shaheen Afridi nails the yorker, on middle, tails back in sharply, Senuran Muthusamy manages to get his bat down to dig it out well.

In the blockhole, outside off, Keshav Maharaj squeezes it out through point for a single.

Back of a length and on off, Keshav Maharaj gets on the move and pats it to short covers.

Fuller one but angling down the leg side, Keshav Maharaj fails to glance it away.

Quicker, full and on the pads Keshav Maharaj tucks it towards square leg for one.

Arm ball, short and on middle, angling in, Keshav Maharaj punches it back to the bowler.

300 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA! Tossed up, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy swipes it through square leg for a single.

FOUR! Brilliant shot! Flighted, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy goes down on one knee. He rolls his wrists and sweeps it excellently in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.

Flatter, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy moves back and blocks it out.

Short and on middle, turns in, Senuran Muthusamy pats it down to short leg.

Overpitched and around off, Senuran Muthusamy gets under it and drives it firmly through covers with good timing. The fielder chases after it and just manages to push it back inside in time. Three taken. South Africa trail by 38 runs now!

On a length and on leg, Senuran Muthusamy flicks it to square leg.

Short of a length and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy rolls his wrists and pulls it to square leg.

Pitched up and on middle, tailing in sharply, Senuran Muthusamy fails to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight shout for LBW, but turned down. Hint of reverse swing!

FIFTY FOR MUTHUSAMY! A fantastic knock under pressure! Back of a length and around off, Senuran Muthusamy punches it through extra covers for a brace. This innings has been crucial for South Africa to reduce the lead, which stands at 41 now.

Fuller one and on off, Senuran Muthusamy gets forward and pushes it right from the middle of the bat to short covers.

Angles it into the leg side, fuller in length, Keshav Maharaj is solid in his defense again. 4 runs off the over!

A bit short and on off, Keshav Maharaj stays back and pats it back to the bowler.

Floated, full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj looks to push it away but gets an inside edge towards short mid-wicket.

Flighted, full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj uses his feet and drills it wide of long on for another couple of runs.

Flatter, shotish and on off, Keshav Maharaj backs away, waits for it an steers it past short third for a brace.

So close! Asif Afridi begins with a tossed up delivery, lands on the leg stump line and turns away sharply. Keshav Maharaj stays back to play at it but the ball beats the outside edge and just goes past the off pole.

Who will operate from the other end? Asif Afridi is it!

Hard length and outside off, again, Senuran Muthusamy does not get tempted and leaves it alone.

Back of a length but well outside off, Senuran Muthusamy initially thinks about slashing at it but withdraws his bat in the end.

Tries the yorker, on off, Keshav Maharaj gets his bat down to take it on the full and dig it out towards point for a single.

Good length and on middle and off, Keshav Maharaj gets behind the line of it and pats it towards mid on.

Back of a length but angling down the leg side, Keshav Maharaj misses his flick.

Shaheen Afridi starts with a fuller one from around the wicket, on off, Keshav Maharaj knocks it towards mid off.

We are back for the post-Lunch session! The players are making their way out to the middle now. Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy to resume batting for South Africa. Shaheen Afridi to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...

This burgeoning partnership might prove to be lethal for Pakistan. Therefore, their aim would be to find the breakthrough and bowl out South Africa as quickly as possible, as the cracks are starting to open on the pitch. It would be interesting to see how Keshav Maharaj's deliveries will grip and turn on this track, as he picked seven wickets on a wicket that was inclined toward the batters. But today, after witnessing the first two hours of play, we can say that the ball is turning a lot, compared to Day 1. Join us for the second session, which is set to commence at 7.40 am GMT.

Senuran Muthusamy and Keshav Maharaj have injected a bit of aggressive intent into their innings, displaying fearless stroke play and effectively finding the boundaries. There have been a couple of critical moments where Pakistan could have seized the opportunity to claim their ninth wicket, but fortune appears to be in favour of the Proteas. The duo has forged a solid partnership, 50 runs in 56 deliveries, and Muthusamy is close to his second Test half-century, sitting just two runs away.

SESSION SUMMARY - 100 runs and 4 wickets in 29 overs. It has been a mixed bag session for Pakistan. They started well, and credit goes to one man, and that's Asif Afridi. By expertly neutralizing a significant threat, he delivered a crucial blow by claiming the wicket of Tristan Stubbs, who had settled in with a formidable 76 runs off 205 deliveries. His dismissal was crucial, as it disrupted the momentum and neutralized the threat that was looming over Pakistan. He also picked up his much-deserved FIVE-FER and now South Africa are eight wickets down. However, things started to go south once they opted for the second new ball as runs started to flow for the visitors.

Slower through the air, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy keeps it out to the off side. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3!

Flatter, full and around leg, Senuran Muthusamy goes down to swipe it away but misses as it goes off his pads towards fine leg, Two leg byes taken. That also brings up the 50-RUN STAND between these two batters.

Run out chance...missed! Asif Afridi bowls this quicker but down the leg side, Keshav Maharaj glances it away towards the fine leg region. Shaheen Afridi chases after it from backward square leg as the batters decide to go for the third. Senuran Muthusamy is running towards the danger end and puts in a desperate dive. However, the throw from Afridi bounces right in front of the keeper as Mohammad Rizwan fails to collect it cleanly. A better throw was needed there, and Shan Masood does not look happy.

Oh..that keeps low! Darts this one full, on middle, skids through, Keshav Maharaj just gets his bat down in time to keep it out.

Flatter full and on off, Keshav Maharaj stays back and blocks it out.

Shorter in length and around off, Keshav Maharaj punches it towards sweeper covers for a brace.

Flat and much fuller, on off. Senuran Muthusamy lunges and defends it down the deck.

Short and outside off, Keshav Maharaj slaps it to deep point for one.

Flighted, full and around off, Keshav Maharaj goes down to slog sweep it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

A bit short and on middle, Keshav Maharaj turns it to short leg.

Floated, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj strides out and blocks it out.

FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj skips down the track and lofts it down the ground towards the long off fence. Shaheen Afridi is stationed there but he fails to pick it up. Even if he did, he would not have been able to stop the boudnary.

Another short ball, on off, Keshav Maharaj stabs it to extra covers for one more.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy swipes it to deep square leg for one.

Dragged back and on off, Keshav Maharaj punches it to long off for a run.

Flatter, short and around off, turns away with bounce, Keshav Maharaj tries to cut it away but fails to connect.

Flighted, full and on middlw, Senuran Muthusamy sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Floated, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy turns it to short leg.

Quicker, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj taps it to short covers.

DROPPED! Salman Agha is the culprit this time! Tossed up, full and on middle and off, Senuran Muthusamy goes down to sweep it away but gets a top edge over the keeper's head. Agha from first slip runs backwards, extends both his hands in front but fails to grab it. One taken. Pakistan have let go of 4 chances in the last 19 balls.

Almost dragged on! Pushed through quicker, short and on off, Senuran Muthusamy looks to cut but this is too close to his body. Gets an inside edge just past the stumps.

Flatter, full and around leg, Keshav Maharaj clips it through square leg for a run.

Slightly shorter, on off, Keshav Maharaj stays back and blocks it out.

Floated, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy drives it throughj covers for a single.

Darts one full but down the leg side, Keshav Maharaj tries to swipe it away but misses and gets hit on the body.

Flighted, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj keeps it out to the off side.

DROPPED AGAIN! What's happened to Pakistan suddenly? Keshav Maharaj is living a charmed life here! Flatter, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj looks to drive it away but gets it from the bottom half of the bat. It flies straight back to the bowler, where Afridi gets both hands on it but spills it out.

FOUR BYES! Stumping chances missed! Asif Afridi bowls the arm ball, full and on middle, angling in sharply. Keshav Maharaj dances down the track to go big down the ground but misses it completely. Mohammad Rizwan, the keeper, gets a bit blinded by the batter and fails to collect it as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Floated, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy reverse sweeps it towards third man for a single.

Goes short and around off, Senuran Muthusamy nudges it through square leg for a brace.

FOUR! Much better connection this time! Noman Ali gives this one some more air, full and on off, turns away too. Keshav Maharaj skips down the track and lifts it against the turn towards the long on fence for a boundary. 11 runs off the over!

Uppish but safe! Tossed up, full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj uses his feet to loft it down the ground but mistimes it a bit. There is a fielder placed between the long on and mid on region as the ball goes on the bounce to him.

Flatter, full and on leg, Senuran Muthusamy reverse sweeps it through point for a single.

FOUR! Up and over! Floated, full and just around off. Senuran Muthusamy goes inside out, extends his arms and lofts it beautifully over extra covers for a boundary. He moves into the 40s now.

Noman Ali fires one full but down the leg side, Senuran Muthusamy glances it away towards fine leg for a brace. 250 up for South Africa!

Flighted, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy blocks it out.

DROPPED! A chance goes begging here! Slower through the air, full and on middle, turn away a bit. Keshav Maharaj gets forward and pushes at it with hard hands. It flies off the face of the bat wide of silly point, where Imam-ul-Haq tries to grab it with his outstretched right hand but just fails to hold on to it. Maharaj is not happy with himself.

Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in, Senuran Muthusamy clips it uppishly but well wide of short leg for a run.

Flatter, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj stays deep inside his crease and steers it towards point for a quick single.

Goes short again and around off, Keshav Maharaj stabs it out to short covers.

Flighted, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj strides out and taps it to short covers.

Bowls it short and on off, Keshav Maharaj moves back and pats it back to the bowler.

Loops it up, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj comes down the track and eases it to long off for a run.

Slows it up, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj pushes it to covers.

FOUR! Nice shot! Flighted, full and just on off, Keshav Maharaj gets low and drags his heave wide of mid on for a boundary. South Africa trail by 88 runs now!

Tossed up, full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj uses his feet to counter the spin and knocks it down the pitch.

Floated, full and around off, Senuran Muthusamy reverse paddles it through backward point for a single.

Shorter in length, on off, Senuran Muthusamy stays back and blocks it out.

Flatter, full and on leg, Senuran Muthusamy flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Sloppy fielding! Afridi flights it up, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy goes down to play the reverse sweep but gets a top edge towards the deep third fence. Shaheen Afridi runs to his right and tries to stop it with his foot but makes a meal of it and lets it through for a boundary. Not a great effort and risky too, as there are chances of just rolling his foot over the ball and getting injured.

Pitches it up, just outside off. Senuran Muthusamy rocks back and dabs it down the track.

Short, on leg. Senuran Muthusamy nudges it toward short mid-wicket.

Flatter, full and on off, Senuran Muthusamy blocks it out.

Floated, full and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy turns it to the leg side.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Keshav Maharaj negotiates it well.

Flighted, full and on off, Keshav Maharaj blocks it out.

Keshav Maharaj is the new batter on the crease.

OUT! LBW! Noman Ali strikes now! A fine bowling change from Pakistan as they get another breakthrough here. This is the arm ball, full, on middle and off, angling in. Marco Jansen gets forward but plays for the turn away and also fails to get his bat ahead of the pad. The ball goes in and thumps him on the front pad. There is a big shout for LBW, but turned down. Shan Masood, after a chat with his keeper and bowler, takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracking comes up now. It shows the impact is just in line and the ball is crashing onto middle. Good review for Pakistan. South Africa are eight down now!

Is that out? Pakistan shouts for LBW and now they have a review as the umpire remains unmoved! The UltraEdge shows no spike on the radar, but the Ball Tracking shows that the ball trajectory hits the middle stump. The umpire has to change his on-field decision to OUT!

Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Marco Jansen strides out to defend but gets an inside egde to the leg side.

Floated, full and on off, Marco Jansen prods forward and blocks it out well.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Marco Jansen fends it to the right of the bowler.

Change! Noman Ali joins the attack!

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling away, Senuran Muthusamy tries to defend it with a straight but gets an outside edge along the ground towards point.

Quicker, full and on middle again, Senuran Muthusamy knocks it down the pitch.

Flatter, short and around middle, Senuran Muthusamy pats it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Tossed up, full and around off, Senuran Muthusamy goes down and gets into position quickly before nailing the reverse sweep to the deep third fence for a boundary.

Beaten! Flighted, full and on off, keeps going straight, Senuran Muthusamy stays back and plays for the turn in but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Floated, short and on middle, turns in, Senuran Muthusamy moves back and pats it on the bounce to short leg.

Much fuller and just outside off, Senuran Muthusamy opens the bat face and steers it to deep point for a run.

Shaheen Afridi continues with the fuller length, on off, Senuran Muthusamy drills it right off the middle of the bat but straight to short covers.

Overpitched and on off, Senuran Muthusamy looks to drive it, but his head falls a bit and he mistimes it towards mid off.

Full again and on middle, Senuran Muthusamy knocks it towards mid off. Afridi is not getting much movement from the new ball yet.

Pitched up and around off, Senuran Muthusamy pushes it a bit uppishly but safely through covers for a brace.

Fuller and on middle, angling in, Marco Jansen knocks it towards mid on for a single.

MAIDEN OVER! Goes short again, on middle, Senuran Muthusamy pats it to short mid-wicket.

Quicker one, full and turning down the leg side, Senuran Muthusamy looks to work it away but gets an inside edge towards short fine.

Slightly shorter in length, on middle, Senuran Muthusamy plays it on the back foot again and blocks it out.

Flighted, full and around off, Senuran Muthusamy goes down across to swipe it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Flatter, shortish and on off, skids through, Senuran Muthusamy taps it to the off side.

Floated, full and on off, keeps very low, Senuran Muthusamy stays back and keeps it out well.

FOUR! Not in control, but Jansen will take it. Pitched up and just around off, Marco Jansen presents the full face of the bat. He takes his right hand off the bat but the contact is sweet enough to take the ball to the long off fence for a boundary.

Good-length delivery, on middle, angles away a bit, Marco Jansen gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Just back of a length and outisde off, Marco Jansen stays back and punches it to short covers.

Right in the blockhole, on middle, Marco Jansen gets his bat down well to dig it out.

Full again and around off, Senuran Muthusamy opens the face of his bat and drives it through cover-point for a run.

Fuller in length and on middle, shaping in a bit, Marco Jansen looks to push it away but gets an inside edge through square leg for a single.

DRINKS! A very good first hour for Pakistan as they have managed to pick up 3 wickets, including the prized scalp of Tristan Stubbs. Now, their aim will be to pick up the last three wickets quickly as well to get a big lead going into their second innings. The debutant, Asif Afridi has been sensational and has picked up a fine five-wicket haul. For, South Africa, they need a partnership here and they will want to reduce the lead as much as possible. The key for them is Senuran Muthusamy, who is set and looks solid but will need a bit of support from the others. Also, Pakistan have taken the Second New Ball. Here's Shaheen Afridi after the break.

Pitches it up, on leg. Senuran Muthusamy tucks it toward square leg.

Short, around off. Senuran Muthusamy dabs it toward short cover.

Full, on leg. Marco Jansen flicks it toward the vacant deep square leg region and gets three runs between the wickets.

Fuller, on off. Marco Jansen pushes it away.

Good bit of presence of mind from Marco Jansen! Asif Afridi loops it up, short, pitching just outside off and spins it away from the batter. Jansen charges down the track to offer a shot at it, but changes his mind as he leaves the delivery and drags his bat into the crease. It's a good decision from the batter as the ball was too short of the batter and he would completely miss his shot.

Full, on middle. Marco Jansen flicks it toward short mid-wicket.

Short, around off, spins it in. Senuran Muthusamy looks to pull it away but hits the pad. After appealing the umpire raises his finger. But Senuran Muthusamy opts for a review and the UltraEdge shows clear spike on the bat when it passes the inner edge.

Pitches it up, on around off. Marco Jansen comes down the track and drives it toward long off for one.

Fuller, on middle and leg. Marco Jansen clips it toward short leg.

Tossed up, on off. Marco Jansen pushes it back to the bowler.

Full, on off. Marco Jansen closes the face of the willow to flick it against the line toward short mid-wicket.

Pitches it up, on off and middle. Marco Jansen blocks it down the deck.

Short, on middle and leg. Senuran Muthusamy flicks it toward the leg side.

Asif Afridi bowls another shorter one, on middle and spins it down the leg. Senuran Muthusamy misses the flick.

Short of a length, on middle and leg. Senuran Muthusamy tucks it to short leg.

Pitches it up, angling it in. Marco Jansen flicks it toward the square leg for a single.

Pitches it up, on middle. Marco Jansen eases it back to the bowler.

Short, on off. Marco Jansen dabs it toward the off side.

FOUR! TOP SHOT! Sajid Khan bowls flat and fuller, on middle and leg. Senuran Muthusamy crouches down to sweep it neatly to find the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Pitches it up, on off. Marco Jansen punches it toward long off for a single. Jansen is off the mark!

Short and outside off. Marco Jansen prods to cover the stump and lifts his willow up to let that one through.

Short, but darts it down the leg. Marco Jansen makes a leave.

Pitches it up, on middle and off. Senuran Muthusamy knocks it toward long off.

Tossed up, around off. Senuran Muthusamy eases it toward the off side for no run.

Fuller, on off. Marco Jansen pushes it toward cover.

Marco Jansen walks out to bat now.

OUT! LBW! That's the FIVE-FER for Asif Afridi! This has been nothing short of a dream debut. He bowls it fuller, pitching it on middle, angling it inward, but spins it a bit away to straighten the delivery. Harmer attempts to offer a reverse sweep, but the ball misses the willow and hits the pad. There is a big shout for LBW, and the finger goes up again. Simon Harmer, after reviewing, sees that the UltraEdge shows no spike as the ball misses his bat, and Ball Tracking reveals three reds with the ball hitting the middle stump. South Africa are 210 for 7, still trailing by 123 runs.

Pitches it up, on off. Simon Harmer leans on the delivery and puhses it toward mid off.

Short, on off and middle. Simon Harmer nudges it toward mid on.

Short, on off. Simon Harmer charges down the track and flicks it toward far left of the square leg fielder and gets a couple of runs. Simon Harmer opens his account.

Short, on middle and leg. Simon Harmer dabs it toward short mid-wicket.

Tossed it up, on off. Senuran Muthusamy plays it toward the off side.

Pitches it up, on off. Senuran Muthusamy knocks it toward short cover.

FOUR! Oh... this is an excellent shot by Senuran Muthusamy! Sajid Khan bowls it fuller, darts it down the leg side, aiming at the pads of the batter. Senuran Muthusamy steps across the stumps a bit and paddles it pretty late to offer his shot past the right of the keeper to get the four runs.

Flat and fuller, on middle and leg. Senuran Muthusamy rolls his wrist to clip it to the short leg fielder.

Full, on off. Senuran Muthusamy pushes it to cover.

Pitches it up, on middle, angling it in. Senuran Muthusamy tucks it toward short mid-wicket.