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Wiaan Mulder unnecessary throws the ball at Babar Azam & showing him verbal aggression. #BabarAzam𓃵 #PAKvsSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/PZnPNTWELZ
— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) January 5, 2025

SA vs PAK: As it happened

Pakistan showed a great fightback on Day 3 of the Cape Town Test against South Africa, led by a record-breaking opening partnership between Shan Masood and Babar Azam. Following on after being bowled out for 194 in their first innings, Pakistan’s hopes were revived by a 205-run stand, the highest opening partnership for the team while following on in Tests.

Resuming the day at 64/3 in the first innings, Pakistan struggled against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan added valuable runs before both fell short of half-centuries. The lower order crumbled as Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj shared eight wickets, giving South Africa a massive 421-run lead.

In the second innings, Masood and Babar countered South Africa’s pace and spin with determination. Masood ended a poor run of form by registering his sixth Test century, while Babar contributed a fluent 81. Their partnership frustrated the hosts, who struggled with discipline, conceding 23 no-balls in the match.

South Africa enforced the follow-on, aiming for a quick finish, but Pakistan’s fightback left them trailing by 208 runs at stumps. With Masood unbeaten on 102, the visitors have a slim chance of forcing a result, setting up an intriguing final two days.