Babar Azam comes out of form slump, scores first Test fifty in more than two years but century drought continues
1 week, 3 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 of the three-Test series. Babar Azam first Pakistan batter to score more than 4,000 runs in all three formats During the first Test against South Africa, Babar Azam also became the first Pakistan batter to score more than 4000 runs in all three formats of the game.

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Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
1 day, 13 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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1 day, 13 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 …

Babar Azam left "disappointed" after missing out on breaking Test century drought
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1 day, 21 hours ago

Babar Azam left "disappointed" after missing out on breaking Test century drought

Hindustan Times  

Cape Town, : Babar Azam was left "disappointed" while trying to comprehend the shot he had played after being set on the crease on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa. Babar Azam left "disappointed" after missing out on breaking Test century drought Babar stood on the cusp of breaking his Test century hiatus on a benign surface …

Shan Masood praises Babar Azam for stepping up to open when team lost Saim Ayub to injury at Newlands
2 days ago

Shan Masood praises Babar Azam for stepping up to open when team lost Saim Ayub to injury at Newlands

India TV News  

Pakistan captain Shan Masood has heaped praise over Babar Azam's act of stepping up when the team lost opener Saim Ayub to injury in the second Test match against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town. Babar came to open for the first time in Test cricket after Saim suffered an ankle injury in the Newlands Test and got ruled out. …

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

Shan Masood breaks all-time Pakistan record, misses Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat during Newlands Test
2 days ago

Shan Masood breaks all-time Pakistan record, misses Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat during Newlands Test

India TV News  

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has shattered an all-time Pakistan record during the second Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town. Highest Test score a Pakistan player in South Africa: 1 - Shan Masood: 145 in South Africa in 2025 2 - Azhar Mahmood: 136 in South Africa in 1998 3 - Taufeeq Umar: 135 in South Africa in …

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

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep
2 days 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 …

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test
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2 days, 7 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 …

Babar Azam fights with South Africa pacer after he throws ball at stumps; umpire, Aiden Markram intervene - Watch
2 days, 9 hours ago

Babar Azam fights with South Africa pacer after he throws ball at stumps; umpire, Aiden Markram intervene - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Tensions are flaring in the New Year's Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town. Babar Azam was once again involved in a heated clash, and this time, he exchanged some words with Proteas pacer Wiaan Mulder in the second innings. After being asked to follow on, Babar Azam and Shan Masood put on quite a show and …

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands
2 days, 13 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. …

SA vs PAK Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Pakistan 213/1 at Stumps after being forced to follow-on; Shan Masood scores hundred
2 days, 15 hours ago

SA vs PAK Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Pakistan 213/1 at Stumps after being forced to follow-on; Shan Masood scores hundred

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, being held in Cape Town. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - Live 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. SA vs …

Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG
2 days, 22 hours ago

Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG

Live Mint  

Team India had a forgetful start to their innings on Day 3 of the final Test match at Sydney, losing 4 wickets in quick succession and posing a total of just 161 runs for Australia to chase in the fourth innings. Lowest defended total at the SCG: The lowest ever total defended at the SCG goes back to 1887 during …

Australia vs India quick hits: Bumrah injured, Smith short of 10,000 runs
3 days ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Bumrah injured, Smith short of 10,000 runs

ABC  

With the Test series on the line, Jasprit Bumrah's injury rocks India, Rishabh Pant smacks a 29-ball half-century and bowlers continue to dominate. Smith falls five runs short of the 10,000 milestone Steve Smith scored 33 in the first innings, leaving him on 9,995 career Test runs. Kohli caught behind again in likely final Test innings in Australia Australia has …

SA vs PAK: Kwena Maphaka dismisses well-set Babar Azam to claim maiden Test wicket
3 days ago

SA vs PAK: Kwena Maphaka dismisses well-set Babar Azam to claim maiden Test wicket

India Today  

South Africa's youngest Test debutant, Kwena Maphaka, had a day to remember as he claimed his maiden Test wicket during the ongoing Test match against Pakistan. The 18-year-old pacer dismissed Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam, who was looking well-set for a big score after notching up his second consecutive Test fifty. SA vs PAK 2nd Test Day 3: Updates Maphaka …

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

Pakistan in trouble after Ryan Rickelton leads South African run feast in 2nd Test
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3 days, 7 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 …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan
3 days, 7 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 …

Shah Test century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan
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3 days, 8 hours ago

Shah Test century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

Rahmat Shah struck 139 in Bulawayo on Saturday to revive Afghanistan hopes of winning a series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe before rain stopped play late on day three. Shah Test century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan The experienced 31-year-old put on 132 for the seventh wicket with debutant Ismat Alam to turn a worrying overnight situation into a potential …

Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia
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3 days, 16 hours ago

Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Rishabh Pant smashed a whirlwind 32-ball 61 as India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test here on Saturday. Pant hit the second-fastest fifty for India in Test cricket, reaching the landmark off just 29 balls as the visitors opted for an attacking strategy in their second …

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

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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4 days, 3 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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4 days, 3 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

Cricket-Rickelton, Bavuma score centuries as South Africa dominate v Pakistan
4 days, 13 hours ago

Cricket-Rickelton, Bavuma score centuries as South Africa dominate v Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Rickelton, Bavuma score centuries as South Africa dominate v Pakistan CE TOWN -Ryan Rickelton struck a career-best unbeaten 176 and his captain Temba Bavuma scored 106 as South Africa pummelled Pakistan’s seamers at Newlands to finish the first day of the second and final test on 316 for four on Friday. Bavuma scored his fourth test century …

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

Record day for Afghanistan but first Test against Zimbabwe ends in draw
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1 week, 1 day ago

Record day for Afghanistan but first Test against Zimbabwe ends in draw

The Hindu  

Afghanistan amassed its highest score of 699 on Monday before the first test against Zimbabwe ended in a draw at the end of the final day at the Queens Sports Club. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, batting for a third successive day, scored 246 to reclaim the record test score for an Afghani batsman after Rahmat Shah was dismissed for 234 late …

Afghanistan break Pakistan's world record during draw against Zimbabwe
1 week, 2 days ago

Afghanistan break Pakistan's world record during draw against Zimbabwe

India TV News  

Afghanistan have shattered an all-time record of Pakistan during their drawn game against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. They have now shattered a historic record in Test cricket for taking the fewest number of Test matches to score 600 runs in the format. This was Afghanistan's 10th Test match, far fewer than Pakistan's previous record of getting to …

Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test
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1 week, 2 days ago

Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test

Hindustan Times  

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test in Bulawayo on Sunday. Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test He and double centurion Rahmat Shah put on 364 for the third wicket before the latter was out having made a …

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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test: Rahmat Shah’s record 231 helps Afghanistan remain 161 runs behind on Day 3
1 week, 3 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test: Rahmat Shah’s record 231 helps Afghanistan remain 161 runs behind on Day 3

The Hindu  

Rahmat Shah struck an Afghanistan Test record 231 not out while partnering Hashmatullah Shahidi in an unbeaten 361-run stand on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Saturday. RELATED: Rahmat Shah registers highest individual score by Afghanistan batter in Test history Rahmat bettered the previous best Afghan individual score of 200 not out by Shahidi against Zimbabwe …

Pak vs SA 1st Test: Babar Azam ends run drought in Tests, scores half-century after 733 days
1 week, 3 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 …

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

Test records for Zimbabwe and Williams as Afghanistan toil
1 week, 4 days ago

Test records for Zimbabwe and Williams as Afghanistan toil

Hindustan Times  

Zimbabwe and their veteran batter Sean Williams created Test records on Friday against Afghanistan, who trailed by 491 runs after the second day of the first Test in Bulawayo. Test records for Zimbabwe and Williams as Afghanistan toil Resuming on 363 for four, the home side were all out for 586 at Queens Sports Club in the southern city. Zimbabwe …

South Africa’s Marco Jansen sparks flurry of wickets to hit Pakistan hopes
1 week, 4 days ago

South Africa’s Marco Jansen sparks flurry of wickets to hit Pakistan hopes

The Independent  

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Debutant Corbin Bosch impresses with the bat as South Africa edges ahead in 1st Test against Pakistan
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1 week, 4 days ago

Debutant Corbin Bosch impresses with the bat as South Africa edges ahead in 1st Test against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Fast bowler Corbin Bosch continued his strong debut with a record-breaking half-century to help give South Africa the advantage in the first Test against Pakistan on Friday. 9 batter on his Test debut -- earned South Africa a meaningful 90-run first innings lead as the home team got bowled out for 301. The opening pair of Saim Ayub and captain …

SA vs PAK 1st Test: Bosch's assault followed by Rabada, Jansen's blitz puts visitors under pressure
1 week, 4 days ago

SA vs PAK 1st Test: Bosch's assault followed by Rabada, Jansen's blitz puts visitors under pressure

Hindustan Times  

Centurion, : With dejected expressions, Pakistan walked off the SuperSport Park field after losing three wickets on Day 2 of the opening Test against South Africa on Friday. SA vs PAK 1st Test: Bosch's assault followed by Rabada, Jansen's blitz puts visitors under pressure As bad light brought the day's play to an early close, Pakistan's scoreboard read 88/3, trailing …

Three Zimbabwe centurions unsettle Afghanistan on day two of first Test
1 week, 4 days ago

Three Zimbabwe centurions unsettle Afghanistan on day two of first Test

The Hindu  

Captain Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett both scored centuries on Friday as Zimbabwe amassed a massive 586 runs on the second day of the first Test against Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club. Afghanistan was 95 for two wickets in reply at stumps, trailing by 491, before bad light brought play to an early close. READ: SA vs PAK: Corbin …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Pakistan’s Babar Azam tries luck with bail flip trend by imitating Mohammed Siraj
1 week, 4 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Pakistan’s Babar Azam tries luck with bail flip trend by imitating Mohammed Siraj

Live Mint  

Amid Shan Masood-led Pakistan Cricket Team facing Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in the first Test at Centurion, Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam on DAY 2 joined the growing trend of cricketers attempting to alter their fortunes on the field by switching bails. On DAY 2 of the Test, Babar tried his luck with the quirky ritual of the bail-switching trend …

Cricket-S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets

Hindustan Times  

PRETORIA -Pakistan trailed by only two runs as they reached 88-3 in their second innings when bad light brought a premature end to day two of the first test against South Africa at Centurion on Friday, leaving the hosts holding the upper hand. Cricket-S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets Marco Jansen took 2-17, with Babar …

Markram leads South Africa to 180-5 in 1st test against Pakistan
1 week, 4 days ago

Markram leads South Africa to 180-5 in 1st test against Pakistan

Associated Press  

CENTURION, South Africa — Opening batter Aiden Markram closed in on his eighth test century and led South Africa to 180-5 at lunch on the second day of the first test against Pakistan on Friday. Wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne was yet to score but Markram stood tall in the first session and helped South Africa score 98 runs before lunch for …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Pakistan 88/3 at Stumps, trails South Africa by two runs in second innings
1 week, 4 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Pakistan 88/3 at Stumps, trails South Africa by two runs in second innings

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. DAY 1 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 Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan …

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