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South Africa finish Day 1 at 82/3 after Pakistan posted 211 in the first innings of the first Test match

It's not a bad position for Pakistan.

They need to be believe in themselves. 2 quick wickets tomorrow will get Pakistan right back in it
 
Day 1 Summary

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South Africa need to score 260+ runs ,50 runs lead is match winning lead .

Pakistan is well within the game. Two early wickets Tommorow and South Africa can bundled around 180 runs .
 
Devadwal said:
South Africa need to score 260+ runs ,50 runs lead is match winning lead .

Pakistan is well within the game. Two early wickets Tommorow and South Africa can bundled around 180 runs .
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Yep. Once a team get a 50 + lead in the 2nd innings , it's over for the opponent at Supersport Park.
 
South Africa finish Day 1 at 82/3 in pursuit of Pakistan's 211 in the first Test

South Africa faced Pakistan in the first Test match of 2024, with 13 wickets falling on the opening day. Kamran Ghulam, the tourists' right-hand batter, managed to score 211 all out in 57.3 overs. This was Kamran's maiden Test half-century, after he had scored his maiden ton in his first Test innings against England. Kamran and white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan formed an 81-run partnership for the fifth wicket. South Africa's Dane Paterson bagged his second five-wicket haul, with figures of 16-4-61-5.

Debutant Corbin Bosch took four wickets. The hosts lost Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton to Khurram Shahzad within seven overs. Mohammad Abbas made a comeback in the Test side after more than three years, taking a leg-before wicket for nine in the 16th over. South Africa were 82 for three in 22 overs, with opening batter Aiden Markram returning unbeaten on 47.
 
Another failure for Babar and he continues to get out in the most stupid ways. He is up to 33 innings now where he has one Test century in SENA. His Test career looks like he's done nothing other than put up runs on Pakistani flat roads. For him to be as mid as he is in Tests with his talent is shocking. It's not possible to be a good Test side without elite batsmen putting up plenty of runs for you and more & more, it looks like Babar is not that. He's Azhar Ali level.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Yes due to his lack of speed, he is not getting edges to the slip.
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Have you noticed how SA always have bowlers in abundance ready to play as backups.
On seaming pitched that offer lot of bounce and variable bounce they become unplayable.

Always have backups for their main players somehow. Rabada never misses a game either. Like a machine.

It's cause they encourage fast bowling. They male pitches to suit their fast bowling. Wish Asian teams did the same.
.hate batsmen stealing the glory all the time.
 
Nasty Naz said:
Another failure for Babar and he continues to get out in the most stupid ways. He is up to 33 innings now where he has one Test century in SENA. His Test career looks like he's done nothing other than put up runs on Pakistani flat roads. For him to be as mid as he is in Tests with his talent is shocking. It's not possible to be a good Test side without elite batsmen putting up plenty of runs for you and more & more, it looks like Babar is not that. He's Azhar Ali level.
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I am sorry azhar ali was way better. He could survive longer. He is actually quite underrated. Azhar is around pujara level.
 
Pakistan bowled out for their 5th lowest first-innings total at SuperSport Park, Centurion.

Was the aggressive batting approach bravery or a costly misjudgment?

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Bowling was a letdown. Took 3 wickets but SA still scored at nearly 4 RPO in challenging batting conditions. We feared it was a one dimensional attack and so it proved.

Batting was a repeat cycle of good counterattacking strokeplay and diabolical dismissals. On surfaces like this - wickets should come from the pitch and not the batsmen themselves. Kamran Ghulam's positivity was great but gave it away with an awful hack across the line.

Babar looks shot technically and mentally. His defensive base has disappeared. Shan's defence has never appeared so no shock there. Saud once again at sea outside Asia. Rizwan poking at the ball with hard hands away from his body. Disappointed Aamer Jamal couldn't stay longer given his contributions in Australia.

Big first session needed tomorrow, and feel much depends on Khurram.
 
Markhor said:
Bowling was a letdown. Took 3 wickets but SA still scored at nearly 4 RPO in challenging batting conditions. We feared it was a one dimensional attack and so it proved.

Batting was a repeat cycle of good counterattacking strokeplay and diabolical dismissals. On surfaces like this - wickets should come from the pitch and not the batsmen themselves. Kamran Ghulam's positivity was great but gave it away with an awful hack across the line.

Babar looks shot technically and mentally. His defensive base has disappeared. Shan's defence has never appeared so no shock there. Saud once again at sea outside Asia. Rizwan poking at the ball with hard hands away from his body. Disappointed Aamer Jamal couldn't stay longer given his contributions in Australia.

Big first session needed tomorrow, and feel much depends on Khurram.
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Do you think the decision to play Abbas over Mir Hamza was a bit of a blunder?
 
topspin said:
Do you think the decision to play Abbas over Mir Hamza was a bit of a blunder?
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Yes. Not saying Mir Hamza is a perfect solution but he bowled well in Australia (averaging 20.71) and should've kept his place. Plus he gives a left arm angle. The attack now looks one dimensional.

I like Abbas but when you're bowling both sides of the wicket when your one strength is control, that's criminal.
 
Kamran Ghulam shared following thoughts in his post Day 1 presser today:

On His Performance and Gratitude:

"First of all, thanks to Allah, I scored 50 today. The pitch was very difficult, you know how it is here, it's challenging. But in my mind, I was focused on playing positive cricket. I’ve played a lot of first-class cricket, and I think that experience helped me today."

On the Challenges of the Pitch:

"The pitch here was tough, as you know, and similar pitches are often found in first-class cricket in Pakistan. The grass wickets there gave me a lot of experience which helped me today.

On the Dressing Room Atmosphere:

"The atmosphere in the dressing room is excellent, Mashallah. The total score was good, and we gave a total of more than 200 runs. The spirit in the dressing room is great and everyone is feeling positive."

On the Tough Start and Regrets:

"In the beginning, Pakistan faced some challenging bowling. But they survived. There’s a feeling that some loose shots were played, especially after Rabada didn't get a wicket. However, both new bowlers took wickets. There's a little regret that perhaps some shots could have been played differently."

On the Opening Partnership:

"Our openers did really well and spent a lot of time at the crease. The first session was tough, but once the openers got a good start, we were in a good position."

On Learning from the Experience:

"When I was batting with Rizwan, everything felt in control. I was playing well, Rizwan was playing well. At that point, you have to be careful about the shots you play. Inshallah, we’ll learn from this experience and do better next time."
 
SOmeone predicted in the beginning that paterson will take most Pakistani wickets.. and it came through.. Hatsoff to whoever it was :yk2
 
I would rather be in Pakistan’s camp. SA will be batting last here and a target of 150+ would be challenging

Pakistan pacers have leaked some runs though. I would also give an over or two to Saim/Agha tomorrow and test the waters
 
gazza619 said:
I would rather be in Pakistan’s camp. SA will be batting last here and a target of 150+ would be challenging

Pakistan pacers have leaked some runs though. I would also give an over or two to Saim/Agha tomorrow and test the waters
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Quite the confidence you have in Pakistani batting thinking they can put a target of 150+
 
Markhor said:
Yes. Not saying Mir Hamza is a perfect solution but he bowled well in Australia (averaging 20.71) and should've kept his place. Plus he gives a left arm angle. The attack now looks one dimensional.

I like Abbas but when you're bowling both sides of the wicket when your one strength is control, that's criminal.
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Exactly that and yes whilst he's not perfect, at least he can bowl 130-135. Abbas is struggling to bowl 125 and that is a problem even on this bouncy track. I saw an edge off his bowling fall short. Not exactly surprising when you're bowling 121 kph.
 
We are still in this. Could have been down and out by KG and KS have kept us with a shout.

Need one of the other bowlers to put their hands up tomorrow morning and stand up and be counted.
 
topspin said:
They probably will. Our bowlers don't have the fitness, accuracy and skills to bowl South Africa for under 200. We would've had a much better chance with Mir Hamza playing over uncle Abbas.
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Abbas is bowling like a spinner trying to bowl fast... he has further lost his pace... dont know why he got selected again.
 
topspin said:
They probably will. Our bowlers don't have the fitness, accuracy and skills to bowl South Africa for under 200. We would've had a much better chance with Mir Hamza playing over uncle Abbas.
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Also must remember Saffers grew up in such wickets. It's hard to beat them there cause their batsmen are technically better on such wickets.

Guys like bavuma have a huge advantage. All bouncy balls will just go over his head and he can play ramp shots. Standard bounce will reach his face height lol so he is used to it.

Mir hamza ia much better indeed. Averages 20 apparently in aus. I thought Indian management is dumb but pakistan also are giving them good competition.

And 100% yes batting is the main reason too. Bowling did ok so far for Pakistan tbh. Batting technique needs to be critiqued. They don't handle bounce well.

Apparently Bosch bats well and Paterson can hit?

So deep batting for SA?
 
topspin said:
They probably will. Our bowlers don't have the fitness, accuracy and skills to bowl South Africa for under 200. We would've had a much better chance with Mir Hamza playing over uncle Abbas.
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Who is the next generation pacer for test cricket in Pakistan now? Ihansullah is always injured.
 
kron said:
Who is the next generation pacer for test cricket in Pakistan now? Ihansullah is always injured.
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I've got my eyes on Amir Hassan and Khubaib Khalil. Pakistan's bowling stocks look thin. Only KPK is producing bowling talent atm.
 
topspin said:
I've got my eyes on Amir Hassan and Khubaib Khalil. Pakistan's bowling stocks look thin. Only KPK is producing bowling talent atm.
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It's a shame both haven't been given chances yet at domestic level. Khubaib Khalil could be developed into a decent pace bowling all rounder.
 
topspin said:
I've got my eyes on Amir Hassan and Khubaib Khalil. Pakistan's bowling stocks look thin. Only KPK is producing bowling talent atm.
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We are thin too now. Management is dumb as hell. Plus more money in ipl. How can we convince players to play tests when it's so much easier to make more in ipl.

We have a huge problem.
 
kron said:
We are thin too now. Management is dumb as hell. Plus more money in ipl. How can we convince players to play tests when it's so much easier to make more in ipl.

We have a huge problem.
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Tbh test cricket is dying. In the 2030s, I think tests might be a thing of the past or at best it'll be contested by the "big 3".
 
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