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South Africa ended Day Three of the first Test against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, at 51 for 2, chasing a challenging 277-run target. With the pitch breaking down and Pakistan’s spinners in form, the Proteas will need patience and grit to pull off what could be a record chase — the highest successful chase in Lahore stands at 208, set by England in 1961.
Ryan Rickelton (29*) and Tony de Zorzi (16*) guided South Africa safely to stumps after surviving a tense evening session. Their steady partnership lifted the visitors from 18 for 2, showing great composure against quality spin on a turning track.
Earlier, 16 wickets tumbled in a thrilling day’s play dominated by spin. South Africa resumed their first innings at 216 for 6, but were quickly bowled out for 269, giving Pakistan a 109-run lead. Noman Ali was the pick of the bowlers with 6 for 112, his ninth five-wicket haul in Tests, while Sajid Khan took 3 for 98.
Tony de Zorzi stood tall for the Proteas, converting his overnight score into a brilliant century. His innings of 104 off 171 balls — including 10 boundaries and two sixes — was a masterclass in timing and temperament. His wicket finally fell to a fine low catch by Shaheen Afridi at long-on.
In their second innings, Pakistan lost two early wickets before Babar Azam (42) and Saud Shakeel (38) steadied the ship with a 55-run stand. Babar looked in control after a nervy start, hitting four crisp boundaries off Muthusamy in one over. But his dismissal to Rabada opened the floodgates.
After a solid start, Pakistan crumbled spectacularly. From 242 for 4, they were bowled out for 268, losing their last six wickets for just 17 runs.
South African spinner Senuran Muthusamy delivered a match-winning spell, taking 5 for 57 and finishing with 11 wickets in the match (11/174) — the fourth-best match figures by a South African spinner in Test history. His partner Simon Harmer was equally lethal, grabbing 4 for 51.
Now, South Africa stand just 226 runs away from history. With the pitch deteriorating fast and Noman Ali eyeing another big haul, the Proteas must bat with discipline to claim a famous 1–0 lead in the series.
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