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Day 2 of the first test between South Africa and Pakistan we witness an exciting beginning Kagiso Rabada as he delivered an impressive opening spell for his team. Pakistan, in their second innings, had made steady progress thanks to the efforts of their young opener. Saim Ayub. However, Rabada’s relentless precision and probing line ensured the Proteas delivered a crucial blow at the perfect time.
Kagiso Rabada attacks with a beauty: Fall of Saim Ayub
In the eleventh over, Rabada produced a delivery worthy of his reputation as one of the best fast bowlers in modern cricket. Bowling the ball long, he attacked the stumps with pinpoint precision. The ball moved away slightly after the shot, enough to beat Saim Ayub’s defensive shot attempt. Unable to cover the line of the ball, Ayub saw it slip off his bat and rattle the top of the off-stump.
This dismissal was the culmination of Rabada’s persistent investigation into the off-stump channel, forcing Ayub into uncertainty. Rabada celebrated intensely, aware of the importance of breaking Pakistan’s initial position. Ayub, who scored 27 off 36 balls with six boundaries, departed disappointed, leaving Pakistan at 49/1. Rabada’s figures at the time read an impressive 5.3-1-22-1, underlining his dominance in the early stages.
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Pakistan’s resilient fight in first innings
Pakistan’s batting line-up faced a challenging start against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. Despite the first blows, Kamran GhulamIt is composed of 54 and Amer JamalThe quick shot 28 ensured a respectable total of 211. Daniel Paterson He emerged as South Africa’s star bowler, taking five wickets and constantly troubling the visitors. Corbin Bosch provided valuable support with four wickets, dismantling the lower order efficiently. Pakistan’s innings had its moments of resilience but lacked substantial partnerships, leaving the hosts with a slight advantage. The efforts of the visiting team ensured that South Africa did not completely dominate.
South Africa’s great advantage and Pakistan’s response
Aiden MarkramSouth Africa’s classy 89 anchored the innings as they built a solid total of 301. Bosch’s unbeaten 81 proved pivotal, pushing the team past the 300 mark after struggles in the middle order. Khurram Shahzad and Naseem Shah He led Pakistan’s bowling efforts with three wickets each, ensuring that the hosts did not run away with the game. In their second innings, Pakistan reached 88/3, with Shan Masood and Ayub contributing solid starts. On the stumps on day 2, Babar Azam (16 not out) and Saud Shakeel (8 not eliminated) were rebuilding, setting up an intriguing battle for the rest of the test.
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