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He St. Stephen’s Day Quiz at SuperSport Park in Centurion began with all the drama and excitement one expects from a high-stakes cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan. The day began with both teams eager to impose their dominance, but it was Pakistan Khurram Shahzad who stole the show early with a delivery that would be talked about for days.
Khurram Shahzad’s surprising dismissal of Tony de Zorzi
In a moment that summed up the beauty of Test cricket, Shahzad dismissed the South African opener. Tony de Zorzi with a delivery that can only be described as ‘beauty’. Shahzad, known for his ability to swing the ball, produced a delivery that fooled De Zorzi, straightening enough after delivering to beat his defensive shot and crash into the stumps. This early breakthrough for Pakistan, with De Zorzi scoring just 2 runs, set the tone for what would be a challenging day for the South African batting line-up.
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A day of fast bowling and tactical nuances
In particular, the opening day was dominated by fast pitches from both sides, and the pitch offered enough assistance to keep the batsmen on their toes. Pakistan, who elected to bat first, were bowled out for 211, thanks to a fantastic bowling display from South Africa.
Dane Paterson was the chosen one of the players with figures of 5 out of 62, supported by Corbin Boschwho on his debut grabbed 4 wickets. Kamran GhulamThe 54’s matches were a highlight for Pakistan, providing some resistance in the middle order.
In response, South Africa’s innings did not start as planned, losing two early wickets to Shahzad’s pace and precision. However, Aiden MarkramThe unbeaten 47 helped stabilize the innings along with Temba Bavumaas South Africa closed the day at 82 for 3, still trailing by 129 runs. The day’s play set up a fascinating contest, with both teams proving they could capitalize on the conditions and hold their own when cornered.
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