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Pakistan endured a tough session as Simon Harmer struck twice early to jolt the top order, removing Imam-ul-Haq and Shan Masood in quick succession. Both dismissals were a result of clever bowling — Harmer skillfully set up the batters before slipping in the quicker slider that trapped them leg-before. The early damage deepened when Kagiso Rabada joined the act, nipping out Abdullah Shafique to leave Pakistan tottering at 16/3, still trailing the visitors by 55 runs.
Amid the chaos, captain Babar Azam showcased positive intent from the outset, playing with purpose and timing some exquisite drives to steady the innings. Saud Shakeel’s brief resistance was ended by Harmer, who continued to weave his magic on a surface offering significant grip and turn.
Despite the flurry of wickets, Babar remained resolute, batting with immense composure and determination. Alongside Mohammad Rizwan, he managed to guide Pakistan through the tense final phase of the day, ensuring no further damage.
As stumps were drawn, Pakistan were effectively 23/4, still facing an uphill battle. With the ball gripping and spinners growing increasingly threatening, the home side will need something special from their middle order to stay alive in this contest on Day 4.
Pakistan squad: Shan Masood (c), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan (†), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (†), Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi
South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton (†), Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne (†), Zubayr Hamza
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Amid the chaos, captain Babar Azam showcased positive intent from the outset, playing with purpose and timing some exquisite drives to steady the innings. Saud Shakeel’s brief resistance was ended by Harmer, who continued to weave his magic on a surface offering significant grip and turn.
Despite the flurry of wickets, Babar remained resolute, batting with immense composure and determination. Alongside Mohammad Rizwan, he managed to guide Pakistan through the tense final phase of the day, ensuring no further damage.
As stumps were drawn, Pakistan were effectively 23/4, still facing an uphill battle. With the ball gripping and spinners growing increasingly threatening, the home side will need something special from their middle order to stay alive in this contest on Day 4.
Pakistan squad: Shan Masood (c), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan (†), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (†), Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi
South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton (†), Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne (†), Zubayr Hamza
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