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Opting to bowl first, South Africa bundled out Pakistan for 211, with bowlers Dane Peterson and Corbin Bosch claiming nine wickets between them. For Pakistan, only Kamran Ghulam showcased resilience, while all-rounder Aamir Jamel's quick-fire knock propelled the visitors past the 200-run mark. Pakistan managed to pick early wickets to rattle the home side, but Aiden Markram and captain Temba Bavuma held fort, took the Proteas to safety at stumps on Day 1.
Pakistan will be disappointed with the performance on Day 1, while South Africa will be the most happy of both sides. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma have managed to stop the bleeding for the hosts and ensured South Africa's go-to stumps with just three-wickets down.
OUT! Just as things were looking solid for South Africa, Mohammad Abbas got rid of Tristan Stubbs. Stubbs fell victim to the lowness of the ball rather than the bowler's artistry with the delivery. Tristan Stubbs lbw b Mohammed Abbas 9(28)
After the fall of quick wickets, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs have managed to stabilise South Africa's innings. Stubbs and Markram have added 33 off 38, and played attacking cricket, especially the latter, having already slammed seven fours in his 37.
OUT! This is a near-perfect start for Pakistan, who wanted wickets upfront, and Khurram Shahzad is providing them with that. Ryan Rickelton wanted to push outside the off-stump line, which the batter did and perished giving a simple catch to the wicketkeeper. Ryan Rickelton c Rizwan b Khurram Shahzad 8(10)
OUT! Khurram Shahzad provides Pakistan early breakthrough. An unplayable delivery to rid of Tony de Zorzi, who got undone by the late inswing, which the bowler got. Tony de Zorzi b Khurram Shahzad 2(8)
South African openers are out in the middle, and both Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram will look to weather away the dangerous new-ball. Pakistan will bank on Mohammad Abbas to provide their side with early inroads.
OUT! Marco Jansen gets rid of Khurram Shahzad, thus Pakistan's innings come to a start just as the post-tea session begins. Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas showcased resistance for 44 balls before the former fell for 11. Khurram Shahzad c Paterson b Marco Jansen 11(16)
OUT! Corbin Bosch claims his fourth wicket and could very well claim a Test fifer on debut. Naseem Shah looked to push the ball and managed to lob the ball towards Kagiso Rabada, who stood at mid-on. Naseem Shah c Rabada b Corbin Bosch 0(2)
OUT! Dane Paterson removes the dangerous Salman Agha and claims his second Test five-wicket haul. Agha looked to pull the ball and managed to get the toe-end of the bat, that went straight into the hands of the point fielder. Salman Agha c Rickelton b Dane Paterson 18(34)
South Africa National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa are all set to take on the Shan Masood's Pakistan National Cricket Team but this time it will be in red-ball format. South Africa National Cricket Team whitewashed Pakistan in the T20I series at home by 2-0 after the last match was abandoned due to bad weather. Later, Pakistan swept South Africa in the ODI series and became the only team to clean-sweep the Proteas on South African soil. This will be the final fight and it will be the 1st Test match that will be played between the two sides. Pakistan Playing XI For Boxing Day Test vs South Africa Announced: Mohammad Abbas Returns, Abdullah Shafique Left Out For Opening Test.
Pakistan last played a Test series against England and came out with a positive result. Pakistan defeated England in their last played Test series. On the other hand, South Africa defeated Sri Lanka in their last Test series. This means both Pakistan and South Africa will be coming strong in this 1st Test showdown. It will be interesting to see who will take the upper hand on day 1 of the SA vs PAK 1st Test.
It will go down as a tough tough battle for both sides as both of the teams are in good form. South Africa are currently on the top of the WTC 2023-24 standings. Pakistan are in the seventh spot. South Africa will look forward to securing another win so that they can continue to stay on top. A win by Pakistan will also be reflected in the WTC points table. South Africa vs Pakistan Free Live Streaming Online, 1st Test 2024: How To Watch SA vs PAK Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV in India?
Squads:
South Africa National Cricket Team: Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham (wk), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka.
Pakistan National Cricket Team: Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood (c), Aamir Jamal, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Khurram Shahzad.
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