Saim Ayub, Salman Agha steer Pakistan to victory in first ODI
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha steer Pakistan to victory in first ODI

Hindustan Times  

Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first one-day international at Boland Park on Tuesday. Saim Ayub, Salman Agha steer Pakistan to victory in first ODI The left-handed Ayub and Salman shared a fifth wicket partnership of 141, rescuing Pakistan from 60 for four. Salman, who earlier had career-best bowling figures of four for 32 as South Africa were restricted to 239 for nine, was named man of the match - but he handed the trophy to Ayub. Brief scores: South Africa 239-9 in 50 overs Pakistan 242-7 in 49.3 overs Result: Pakistan won by three wickets Series: Pakistan lead the three-match series 1-0 Toss: South Africa Remaining matches: December 19, Cape Town December 22, Johannesburg str/bsp This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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South Africa know how to beat Australia: Rabada's WTC final warning to Cummins
2 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa know how to beat Australia: Rabada's WTC final warning to Cummins

India Today  

South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has turned his attention to the World Test Championship final after playing a key role in his side's seventh consecutive Test victory. Having played a significant role in South Africa's historic series victories over Australia in 2016-17 and 2017-18, he believes the Proteas have what it takes to upset the odds at the home …

Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat against South Africa
2 days, 16 hours ago

Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat against South Africa

The Hindu  

Pakistan may have lost its Test series in South Africa 2-0, but captain Shan Masood saw enough from his side to believe there are better days ahead as they held their own for long periods in challenging conditions. South Africa won the first test in Pretoria by two wickets despite being reduced to 99-8 chasing 148 on a difficult surface, …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep
2 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep

The Hindu  

South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win despite a second-innings resistance from the tourist. Forced to follow on 421 runs behind in the first innings, Pakistan battled to 478 all out but South Africa, which qualified for the World Test Championship final last …

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
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2 days, 23 hours ago

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Hindustan Times  

CE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test on Monday. Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa Masood progressed to a defiant 137 off 232 balls and led …

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan’s deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
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2 days, 23 hours ago

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan’s deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test on Monday. South Africa enforced the follow-on after Pakistan collapsed to 194 on a dry wicket in reply to the home team’s massive first innings score …

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test
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2 days, 23 hours ago

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test CE TOWN, - Captain Shan Masood is unbeaten on 137 as Pakistan continue to defy hosts South Africa having gone to lunch on 312 for three in their second innings on the fourth day of the second and final test at Newlands on Monday, but …

Pakistan break Australia's 123-year-old record in South Africa after hitting massive score at Newlands
3 days, 10 hours ago

Pakistan break Australia's 123-year-old record in South Africa after hitting massive score at Newlands

India TV News  

Pakistan have shattered Australia's 123-year-old after their marathon outing in the second innings of the second Test at Newlands against South Africa. Pakistan have registered the record for the most runs by a visiting team in South Africa after being asked to follow on. Highest Test score a Pakistan player in South Africa: 1 - Shan Masood: 145 in South …

South Africa blow Pakistan away at Newlands as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0
3 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa blow Pakistan away at Newlands as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0

India TV News  

South Africa registered a comprehensive win over Pakistan in the second and final Test of the series to sweep 2-0. The World Test Championship finalists, South Africa, put Pakistan's second innings fight to bed after a 10-wicket win at Newlands, Cape Town. The Proteas chased down a meagre total of 58 without breaking a sweat with Aiden Markram and the …

Shan Masood, Babar Azam shatter Test cricket record with valiant partnership after following-on in Cape Town
3 days, 10 hours ago

Shan Masood, Babar Azam shatter Test cricket record with valiant partnership after following-on in Cape Town

India TV News  

Shan Masood and Babar Azam led Pakistan's face-saving charge in the second innings after being forced to follow-on as they were shot out for 194 after South Africa piled on a humongous 615 in the second and final Test in Cape Town. Pakistan were 213/1 at the stumps on the third day and are still 208 runs behind with effectively …

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep
3 days, 10 hours ago

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep

Al Jazeera  

South Africa seal 10-wicket win in the second Test to win the cricket series 2-0 despite Pakistan’s late fightback in Cape Town. South Africa have wrapped up a 2-0 cricket series win over Pakistan after easing to a 10-wicket victory in the second match in Cape Town despite second-innings resistance from the tourists. Masood will rue the fact his side …

Temba Bavuma braces for WTC final vs Australia after Pakistan heist: No mean feat
3 days, 10 hours ago

Temba Bavuma braces for WTC final vs Australia after Pakistan heist: No mean feat

India Today  

Temba Bavuma said that he’s looking forward to South Africa’s high-voltage clash against Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights After being set a target of 58, the hosts romped home in 7.1 overs to win the two-match series 2-0. South Africa also secured their seventh Test win …

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town
3 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan
3 days, 10 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan

India Today  

Shan Masood made history after recording the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in Tests on South African soil. Masood broke Azhar Mahmood’s record of 136 back in February 1998 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Updates But Mahmood remains the only Pakistani batter to have scored multiple Test hundreds in …

South Africa overcome Pakistan's stoic resistance to win New Year's Test, sweep series 2-0
3 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa overcome Pakistan's stoic resistance to win New Year's Test, sweep series 2-0

India Today  

South Africa continued their dominant run in Test cricket with a convincing 10-wicket win over Pakistan in Cape Town, registering their seventh consecutive victory. SA vs PAK Day 4: Updates South Africa beat Pakistan ⚪️ðŸŸâ Davids Beddingham and Aiden Markram wrap it up inside 8 overs and the Proteas take victory here at WSB Newlands Stadium. We also win the …

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan
3 days, 10 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan

India Today  

Shan Masood made history after recording the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in Tests on South African soil. Masood broke Azhar Mahmood’s record of 136 back in February 1998 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Updates But Mahmood remains the only Pakistani batter to have scored multiple Test hundreds in …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century
3 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century

The Hindu  

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. It also exceeded Pakistan’s first innings total of 194, which prompted South African captain Temba Bavuma to enforce the follow-on. AS IT HAPPENED: SA vs PAK …

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test
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3 days, 17 hours ago

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test

Hindustan Times  

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test Pakistan were 213 for one in their follow-on innings at close of play, still 208 runs short …

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands
3 days, 23 hours ago

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands CE TOWN, - South Africa’s youngest test debutant Kwena Maphaka took the key wicket of Babar Azam as Pakistan reached 155 for an effective seven wickets at lunch on day three of the second and final test at Newlands on Sunday, trailing their hosts by 460 runs. …

Shan Masood creates history, becomes first Pakistan captain to hit Test hundred in South Africa
4 days, 10 hours ago

Shan Masood creates history, becomes first Pakistan captain to hit Test hundred in South Africa

India TV News  

Shan Masood has created history as he has become the first Pakistan captain to hit a Test hundred in South Africa. He has become the first Pakistan captain with a century in South Africa. Inzamam-ul-Haq had a chance to be the first Pakistani skipper to get a ton in South Africa but missed out on it as he ran out …

Babar Azam-Shan Masood's historic partnership keeps Pakistan afloat vs South Africa
4 days, 10 hours ago

Babar Azam-Shan Masood's historic partnership keeps Pakistan afloat vs South Africa

India Today  

Pakistan staged a commendable fightback against South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of a record-breaking opening partnership between skipper Shan Masood and Babar Azam. Earlier in the day, Pakistan resumed their first innings at 64/3, trailing South Africa by a massive 357 runs. SA vs PAK Day 3 updates Babar-Masood lead Pakistan's fightback ⚪️ðŸŸâ We conclude Day 3 …

Pakistan in trouble after Ryan Rickelton leads South African run feast in 2nd Test
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4 days, 17 hours ago

Pakistan in trouble after Ryan Rickelton leads South African run feast in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan were reeling in response to a relentless South African batting performance on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. Pakistan were reeling in response to a relentless South African batting performance on the second day of the second Test. Left-handed opening batsman Rickelton made a chanceless 259, South Africa's joint seventh highest Test score, before …

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3
4 days, 17 hours ago

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

Rahmat Shah struck 139 in Bulawayo on Saturday to revive Afghanistan’s hopes of winning a series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe before rain stopped play late on day three. Much hinged on Shah, a double centurion in the drawn first Test, and he proved equal to the task as Afghanistan reached 291-7 by the close of play for a 205-run lead. …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan
4 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa racked up 615 runs thanks to Ryan Rickelton’s career-best 259 and then reduced Pakistan to 64-3 by stumps on day two of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. The left-hander posted South Africa’s first Test double century in eight years. But he took a back seat when South Africa resumed the day on 316-4 as Kyle Verreynne …

Cricket-Rickelton double ton takes S Africa to 429-5 v Pakistan
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Cricket-Rickelton double ton takes S Africa to 429-5 v Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Rickelton double ton takes S Africa to 429-5 v Pakistan CE TOWN, - Makeshift opener Ryan Rickelton achieved his highest first class score with an unbeaten 213 to lead a rampant South Africa to 429 for five at lunch on the second day of the second and final test against Pakistan at a baking hot Newlands on …

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test
5 days, 10 hours ago

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test

India Today  

Afghanistan staged a remarkable recovery on Day 3 of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Harare, thanks to a gritty 139 from Rahmat Shah and a resilient unbeaten 64 by debutant Ismat Alam. The duo’s partnership of 132 for the seventh wicket steered Afghanistan into a position of strength, with the visitors effectively 205 for 7 before rain forced an …

Saim Ayub in doubt for Champions Trophy, ruled out for six weeks due to ankle injury
5 days, 10 hours ago

Saim Ayub in doubt for Champions Trophy, ruled out for six weeks due to ankle injury

India Today  

Pakistan have suffered a major setback ahead of the Champions Trophy at home next month, as opener Saim Ayub is in serious doubt for the tournament after fracturing his right ankle on the first day of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. “Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of competitive cricket for up to six …

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town
5 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands
5 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands

India Today  

South Africa continued their dominance in the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, posting a massive first-innings total of 615 and leaving the visitors reeling by stumps on Day 2. We pick it up tomorrow at 10:30.#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/B17ya9ZGjn — Proteas Men January 4, 2025 South Africa added 137 runs in the second session, surging to 566 for 7 …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rickelton and Bavuma centuries drive South Africa against Pakistan on Day 1
5 days, 16 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rickelton and Bavuma centuries drive South Africa against Pakistan on Day 1

The Hindu  

Centuries by Ryan Rickelton and captain Temba Bavuma anchored World Test Championship finalist South Africa to an imposing 316 for four against Pakistan in the second Test on Friday. The Pakistan management said in a statement the scans were “sent to specialists in London for further advice on the treatment and time away from competitive cricket.” AS IT HAPPENED: SA …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan
6 days, 2 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - Scorecard Playing XIs: South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka. …

Sikandar Raza, Ervine and Williams keep Zimbabwe ahead on Day 2 vs Afghanistan
6 days, 10 hours ago

Sikandar Raza, Ervine and Williams keep Zimbabwe ahead on Day 2 vs Afghanistan

India Today  

Zimbabwe edged ahead on a thrilling second day of the Test match against Afghanistan in Bulawayo, with the help of valuable contributions from Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, and Sean Williams. Afghanistan finish on 46/3, trailing by 40 runs#ZIMvAFG #VisitZimbabwe 📝https://t.co/HdHfDCXyud pic.twitter.com/Q1BW9u2Irt — Zimbabwe Cricket January 3, 2025 Sean Williams, despite nursing a back injury, contributed a gritty 49, adding crucial …

Ryan Rickleton-Temba Bavuma's hundreds help South Africa boss Day 1 vs Pakistan
6 days, 10 hours ago

Ryan Rickleton-Temba Bavuma's hundreds help South Africa boss Day 1 vs Pakistan

India Today  

South Africa enjoyed a commanding start to the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, closing Day 1 at 381/4. South Africa hold upper hand ⚪️ðŸŸâ And that's stumps on Day 1 of the New Years Test. The duo’s partnership put South Africa firmly in control, grinding down Pakistan’s attack. With the second new ball due, Pakistan must regroup and strike …

SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub leaves field on stretcher after twisting ankle in 2nd Test
6 days, 10 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub leaves field on stretcher after twisting ankle in 2nd Test

India Today  

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub was stretchered off the field after suffering a painful ankle injury less than an hour into day one of the second Test against South Africa. Ayub twisted his ankle and was seen grimacing in pain before receiving assistance from his teammates and the team physio on the sidelines at Newlands. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands
1 week ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands

The Hindu  

South Africa has already sealed its place in this year’s World Test Championship final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep its momentum going in the longest format. South Africa defeated Pakistan by two wickets in a tense first test in Pretoria and has won its last six red …

Stumbling South Africa survive huge scare against Pakistan to secure World Test Championship final place
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1 week, 3 days ago

Stumbling South Africa survive huge scare against Pakistan to secure World Test Championship final place

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SA vs PAK, 1st Test: South Africa beats Pakistan by two wickets, reaches WTC final
1 week, 3 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: South Africa beats Pakistan by two wickets, reaches WTC final

The Hindu  

An emotional Temba Bavuma hailed the character of his team after South Africa qualified for the World Test championship final with a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday. But Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to victory with an unbeaten ninth …

South Africa seals place in World Test Championship final with a tense 2-wicket win against Pakistan
1 week, 3 days ago

South Africa seals place in World Test Championship final with a tense 2-wicket win against Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen hung in against relentless fast bowler Mohammad Abbas for a tense two-wicket win in the first test on Sunday and sealed the Proteas' place in next year’s World Test Championship final. South Africa seals place in World Test Championship final with a tense 2-wicket win against Pakistan Jansen …

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4
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1 week, 3 days ago

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4

The Hindu  

Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Rabada scored 31 and Jansen 16 in an unbeaten partnership of 51 off 50 balls to see South Africa over …

Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa
1 week, 3 days ago

Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Dec 29 - South Africa were 32 runs shy of winning the first test while Pakistan needed only two wickets for success as the contest headed to a thrilling finish on the fourth day at Centurion on Sunday. Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa Mohammad Abbas bowled Pakistan to the brink of an extraordinary win as …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 4 Highlights: South Africa beats Pakistan by two wickets to qualify for WTC final
1 week, 4 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 4 Highlights: South Africa beats Pakistan by two wickets to qualify for WTC final

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan, happening at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. SA vs PAK 1st Test - Scorecard DAY 3 REPORT Playing XIs: Pakistan: Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas. South Africa: Aiden …

South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finale to enter Test championship final
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1 week, 4 days ago

South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finale to enter Test championship final

Al Jazeera  

South Africa tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have hung in against relentless fast bowler Mohammad Abbas for a tense two-wicket win in the first Test in Centurion to seal the Proteas’ place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Lot of joy and happiness on our side, a bit of a roller-coaster, glad that we were able to get …

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3
1 week, 4 days ago

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

South Africa’s top-order stumbled against Pakistan’s pace attack as the first Test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday. South Africa, needing a win in one of the two matches against Pakistan to seal its place in next June’s World Test Championship final, wobbled to 27 …

South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan
1 week, 4 days ago

South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa's top-order stumbled against Pakistan's pace attack as the first cricket test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday. South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan South Africa, needing a win in …

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days
1 week, 4 days ago

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days

Live Mint  

After a gap of 733 days, Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam ended the drought and scored a half-century while playing against South Africa on DAY 3 of the first Test at Centurion. Babar's struggles with bat: The former Pakistan skipper's last half-century in Test cricket came in December 2022, and ever since, he has struggled to score runs for his …

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues
1 week, 4 days ago

Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan batter Babar Azam on Saturday notched up his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first match of the Two-test series against South Africa in Centurion. Babar Azam scored fifty against South Africa in the first Test. Babar Azam was recently dropped from Pakistan's Test squad after scoring just 30 and 5 against England in the first match …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Arshdeep, Prabhsimran set up Punjab’s dominant win against Mumbai
1 week, 4 days ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Arshdeep, Prabhsimran set up Punjab’s dominant win against Mumbai

The Hindu  

A five-wicket haul from Arshdeep Singh and an attacking unbeaten hundred from opener Prabhsimran Singh helped Punjab earn a facile win over Mumbai in a Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter in Ahmedabad. Chasing a modest 249-run target, Prabhsimran and skipper Abhishek Sharma made full use of the flat wicket at the ADSA Railway Stadium to give Punjab the perfect …

South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan
1 week, 4 days ago

South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan

Associated Press  

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa’s top-order stumbled against Pakistan’s pace attack as the first cricket test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday. South Africa, needing a win in one of the two matches against Pakistan to seal its place in next June’s World Test …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 3 Highlights: South Africa 27/3 at Stumps in 148 chase against Pakistan
1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 3 Highlights: South Africa 27/3 at Stumps in 148 chase against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan, happening at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. SA vs PAK 1st Test - Scorecard DAY 2 REPORT Playing XIs: Pakistan: Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas. South Africa: Aiden …

PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish
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1 week, 5 days ago

PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish

India Today  

Rain, runs, and riveting cricket defined an action-packed third day at SuperSport Park, leaving the Centurion Test finely poised. A low target of 148, combined with Pakistan's spirited bowling, set up a thrilling finale, with South Africa needing 121 runs and Pakistan requiring seven wickets. SA vs PAK 1st Test: Updates Match stays evenly poised Day 3 | Stumps ðŸŸâ⚪️ …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam ends two-year-long 50 drought in Centurion Test

India Today  

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam ended his two-year-long half-century drought in Test cricket on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday, December 28. SA vs PAK 1st Test Day 3 Live His onslaught against Rabada continued in the next over as he flicked him away for a boundary on the second delivery. Pakistan suffer …

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