Cricket Scorecard

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Right then,

Pakistan, on the other hand, would be a bit disappointed as at one stage, they were looking set for getting something near 300. The openers took their time but formed a solid base. However, a crazy hour in the first session saw them lose four wickets in a flash. Then came the 81-run stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam with the latter scoring a fifty as well that got them back on track. After their dismissal, Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal added some crucial runs before the last pair

Pakistan managed to add just 2 runs after Tea! Dane Paterson was the real star of the show for South Africa with his fantastic five-wicket haul. The debutant, Corbin Bosch just missed out on one ending with four scalps but played a crucial role here. Kagiso Rabada bowled unbelievably well but had nothing to show for as the Proteas also dropped a few catches in the middle otherwise, they could have restricted the visitors much earlier. Marco Jansen was a bit expensive but cleaned up the in

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, ! CAUGHT! It only took three deliveries after the break to wrap up Pakistan's innings. 

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, No run.

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, Khurram Shahzad is up and running right from the get go in this session. 

We are back for the last session!

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

The ball is still swinging after 57 overs which adds to the bowlers' advantage. Pakistan will come out to add more runs as their last partnership will do whatever they can. South Africa will want to wrap things up as soon as possible and look forward to their batting. Join us at 1.30 pm GMT for what promises to be an exciting final session!

The tailenders of Pakistan came out to bat and went as they weren’t able to handle this fiery bowling. However, the last wicket partnership has shown some grittiness by playing out the extended half an hour brilliantly and has added 20 runs till Tea. Dane Paterson was the star for South Africa, claiming three wickets in this session, taking his tally to a fifer (back-to-back fifers for him in the last two test matches) in this first inning. Corbin Bosch also chipped in two wickets in this s

Mohammad Rizwan contributed 27 runs before falling into the slip cordon. Two quick wickets at 142/6 put Pakistan under pressure but all-rounders Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal steadied the innings with a promising partnership of 47 runs where the latter survived two drop catches in the slip and then chopped on after making 26. Salman Agha departed just ahead of the scheduled Tea which made it worse for Pakistan as they have slipped out from 189/6 to 189/9 in a matter of time.

SESSION SUMMARY - 33 overs, 121 runs, 5 wickets! At Tea, South Africa holds the upper hand in a contested session. Pakistan are struggling at 209/9, having started the session at 88/4 after 24 overs. Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Rizwan added a crucial 81-run partnership, with Kamran scoring his maiden fifty of the series. He played aggressively but was dismissed trying to hit a lofted shot.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Pitched up and around off, Mohammad Abbas opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a brace. TEA ON DAY 1 HAS BEEN CALLED NOW!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller and outside off, Mohammad Abbas leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Good length but down the leg again, Mohammad Abbas misses his glance.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, BEATEN! Back of a length and on off, nips away, Mohammad Abbas tries to guide it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Errs in line again and bowls this full and down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas misses his flick. 

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Khurram Shahzad somehow manages to keep it out to the leg side.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Pitched up and on off, Mohammad Abbas drills it away nicely down the ground. Temba Bavuma from mid off runs after it and slides forward to make the stop.Three runs taken.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Back of a length and on off, takes off a bit and straightens a bit too. Mohammad Abbas tries to play at it but misses.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller but angling down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas misses his flick.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Good length and around off, holds its line, Mohammad Abbas plays well inside the line of it as the ball goes through to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, In the air...safe! Fuller and around off, Khurram Shahzad backs away and chips it in the air, Kagiso Rabada at deep point runs forward but the ball drops well in front of him. A single is taken. 200 UP FOR PAKISTAN!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Short of a length and on off, Mohammad Abbas rides the bounce well and keeps it out.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Full again but way down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas is nowhere near to play at that.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Touch fuller and outside off, Mohammad Abbas offers no shot at it.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Good length and on the fifth stump line, nips back in, Mohammad Abbas watches it through and leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller one but angling down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas misses his flick.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Excellent fielding! Short of a length and on leg, Mohammad Abbas pats it wide of short leg. Tony de Zorzi dives to his right to make a fine one-handed stop. He throws it at the batter's end and almost catches Abbas out of his crease.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, On a length and on middle, shapes in, Kamran Ghulam fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads again.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Fuller again and outside off, shapes away, Khurram Shahzad swings wildly once more only to miss it. 

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Goes fuller and on middle, shaping in, Khurram Shahzad backs away to whip it but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, No run.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, EDGED AND ! Good length and on middle, Khurram Shahzad throws everything into his slog across the line. Gets an outside edge that flies over the slips for a boundary. 

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Back of a length and on middle, Khurram Shahzad stays back and blocks it out.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Mohammad Abbas pats it down in front of short leg. Maiden over!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Mohammad Abbas ducks under it.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Goes back to his fuller length and outside off, Mohammad Abbas offers no shot at it.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Nasty! Back of a length and on middle, angling in. Mohammad Abbas tries to get out of the way but it hits his gloves and drops down on the pitch.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Full again and just outside off, shapes away, Mohammad Abbas leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller and on middle, Mohammad Abbas stays back and blocks it down the pitch.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Abbas, Hard length and on middle, Mohammad Abbas swipes it off the inside half of the bat towards deep square leg for a run. Pakistan would at least want to go past 200 here.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Leg bye.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Pitched up and around off, shapes away again. Khurram Shahzad swings hard again but only connects with thin air.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Fuller and well outside off again, shapes away. Khurram Shahzad throws the kitchen sink at it and goes for the big slog but misses. Kyle Verreynne grabs it and appeals for it but nothing doing.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, ! Valuable runs for Pakistan! Fuller and just outside off, Khurram Shahzad uses the width on offer and slices it over point for a boundary.

Well, if you are wondering why Tea has not been taken. It is because as Pakistan are nine down, this session has been extended by at lease 30 minutes or the last wicket falls whichever is earlier.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Full and wide outside off, swinging away. Mohammad Abbas lets it go through. 

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Naseem Shah, ! TWO IN TWO FOR SOUTH AFRICA!

Khurram Shahzad comes out to the middle now.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, ! c Ryan Rickelton b Dane Paterson.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, On a length and on middle, Salman Agha walks across and keeps it out to the leg side.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Goes fuller and on off, Salman Agha knocks it towards mid off.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, angling into leg, Salman Agha winds up for the pull but withdraws from it in the end.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, No run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Back of a length and outside off again, Salman Agha lets it go to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Naseem Shah, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! b Corbin Bosch.

Naseem Shah walks out to bat now.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! Top shot! Corbin Bosch bangs this short and well outside off. Aamer Jamal gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it up and over point for a cracking boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Fuller and on leg, Salman Agha works it through mid-wicket for a run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, 2 runs.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, AGAIN! A tougher chance and it is Tristan Stubbs again!

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Pitched up and on middle, nips back in sharply, Aamer Jamal just about manages to clip it to deep square leg for one.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Four!

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, AND ! South Africa have put down another catch here!

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, On a length and on off, Salman Agha pats it in front of covers for a single.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Beaten! Fuller in length and on off, shapes away a touch. Salman Agha steps across to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Back of a length and around off, shaping away, Salman Agha leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Hard length but angling down the leg side, Aamer Jamal lets it go to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Short of a length and outside off, Salman Agha throws his bat at it and slices it to deep point for a run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Lovely bowling! Pitched up and just around off, holds its line after pitching. Salman Agha tries to play it with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Full again and on middle, shaping into leg, Aamer Jamal clips it in front of short mid-wicket for quick single.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Fuller and on the pads, Aamer Jamal tucks it towards mid-wicket.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, On a length and on middle, angling in, Aamer Jamal clips it off the inner half of his bat through square leg for one.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Short of a length and on middle and off. Salman Agha looks for the pull but fails to ride the bounce and mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Back of a length and around off, Salman Agha steers it wide of point where Marco Jansen dives to his right to stop the single.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Sticks to the fuller length and on middle, nips back into the leg side again. Salman Agha uses his feet once more but fails to work it away.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Full again and on off, nips back in, Salman Agha steps across this time to play at it but gets an inside edge on to his pads.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Beaten!

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Short and wide outside off. Salman Agha gets on top of the bounce to cut it towards deep backward point for a single. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, ! Cheeky but smart that from Salman Agha 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Full and outside off, nips in. Salman Agha defends it firmly back towards the bowler. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, On a good length, on middle stump, nips in. Salman Agha brings his bat down at an angle with a full face and defends it back to the bowler.  

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Ends with a good-length ball, outside off, Aamer Jamal leaves it alone. 

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Hard length, outside off, Salman Agha comes forward and watches the ball sails through to the keeper as he doesn't offer any shot at it.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Short of a length, around middle and leg, shapes in sharply, Salman Agha ducks it with ease as the ball goes to the keeper.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Hard length, around middle, straightens off the deck, an extra bounce, Aamer Jamal wants to defend it but wears it on the shoulder of the bat.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, A bouncer to end the over, around middle and leg, Salman Agha ducks it comfortably as the ball sails through to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, 1 run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, 4 Byes.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! Genius shot that. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Fuller and outside off, nips away. Salman Agha looks to drive off the front foot but chops it towards cover. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Back of a length, on off. Salman Agha gets on top of the bounce, gets his hands high up and defends it back down. 

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Beaten! Absolute peach that!

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Leg bye.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Hard length, just outside off, Salman Agha walks two-three steps ahead and keeps it down with the full face of the bat. 

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Stays in that probing channel, just outside off, seams away. Aamer Jamal rocks forward but does not offer a shot. 

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Goes fuller again, outside off. Aamer Jamal leaves it off the front foot. 

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! Crunched through the covers! Bowled full and outside off, swinging away, inviting the drive. Aamer Jamal obliges and drives it confidently off the front foot towards deep extra cover region for a boundary. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Aamer Jamal is the next man in.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, ! c Aiden Markram b Dane Paterson.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone again. 

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, Hard length from over the wicket, wide outside off, Mohammad Rizwan watches the ball go through to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone. 

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Drinks!

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, ! TAKEN! Not safe this time!

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Uppish but safe!

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, JAFFA!

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson (7-1-35-2) replaces Marco Jansen.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No ball!

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Much fuller this time, on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it towards mid off.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, On a length and on leg, Kamran Ghulam flicks it through square leg for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Fuller and on middle, angling in, Kamran Ghulam tucks it in front of short mid-wicket.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Short of a length and around off, Kamran Ghulam plays a half-hearted pull shot. He mistimes it as the ball rolls towards short mid-wicket.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Goes fuller and on off, shaping in, Kamran Ghulam stays in his crease and blocks it out solidly.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan hops up and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length and around off, angling away, Mohammad Rizwan offers no shot at it.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Hits the length hard and on off, gets it to nip back in sharply, Kamran Ghulam watches it through and leaves it alone.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Overpitched and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan looks to flick it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards covers for one.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Another beauty! Kagiso Rabada hits the length hard and just around off, takes off a bitand holds its line. Mohammad Rizwan moves across to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it towards mid on.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length and on the fifth stump line, shapes away, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Coming in from around the wicket, angled towards middle stump. 

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Leg bye.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, AND FIFTY FOR GHULAM! Kagiso Rabada has his hands on his head as he should have got his man here.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, BEAUTY! Kagiso Rabada has been really unlucky not to get a wicket here so far.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, ! Gets it away! Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length and on middle, nips back in sharply. Kamran Ghulam looks to flick it away but it takes the inside edge of the bat and races away to the fine leg fence for a boundary. He moves to 48 now!

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Back of a length, from around the wicket, angled in. Kamran Ghulam gets on top of the bounce to cut it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Overpitched, wide outside off, shapes away, Kamran Ghulam doesn't offer any shot at it as the ball sails through to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Comes from around the wicket, good length, just outside off, Kamran Ghulam drives it wide of extra cover for a single to start the over.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, BEATEN! Full, wide outside off, swings away, Mohammad Rizwan comes forward to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge as it goes to the keeper.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Absolute seed that, from Kagiso Rabada​​​​​​. Bowled full and just around off stump, nips away off the wicket and very late.  

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Coming in from around the wicket, angled towards middle. Kamran Ghulam 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Drags his length, outside off, Kamran Ghulam watches the ball go through to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Goes fuller again, just outside off, Kamran Ghulam leaves it to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, On a good length, around off, nips back in, Kamran Ghulam looks to drive it gets hits on the pads through the edge. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Comes from around the wicket, hard length, just outside off, straightens off the deck, Kamran Ghulam doesn't offer any shot at it.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, on the fifth stump, Mohammad Rizwan comes forward and wants to drive it but gets it through the inner half of bat to mid off for no run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Four!

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Overpitched on off stump. Mohammad Rizwan digs it out back towards mid on. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, ! Glorious drive that. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, ! Crunched! Back of a length, wide outside off, no swing at all, Kamran Ghulam gets enough room to free his arms as he slices it wide of cover for a boundary. With that, 100 comes up for Pakistan!

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Hard length, outside off, shapes away, Mohammad Rizwan lets it go to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller and wide outside off, from over the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan goes for a drive from the front foot. The ball goes wide of cover where Bavuma gets a hand off it and they take a couple of runs. 

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Oh my word, that is a scary leave. 

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller this time, around off and middle, Mohammad Rizwan shows the full face of the bat from the front foot.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Who bowls now?

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, 3 runs.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

We are back for the second session!

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Pakistan will be a bit disappointed that, despite managing to see off the first hour without any casualties, they let that position slip. If Rizwan and Ghulam continue to bat in the same counter-attacking fashion, South Africa won't mind it, as it opens avenues for them to strike. It promises to be another entertaining session. Do join us back at 10.40 am GMT for the start of the second session. Cheers!

After the first hour, which saw the tourists reach 36/0, fortunes quickly turned in favour of the hosts. Debutant Corbin Bosch struck with his first delivery in Test cricket, triggering what turned out to be a frenetic hour of play. Dane Paterson soon got into the act, and the visiting side slipped from 36/0 to 56/4, losing 4 wickets for just 20 runs due to a combination of disciplined bowling and indifferent batting. Despite the collapse, Mohammad Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam did not shy away from

Well, that's the end of an entertaining session to kickstart the Boxing Day Test. It turned out to be a tale of two halves, with South Africa dominating the second half of the session to head into the break as the happier of the two sides. Having been sent in to bat, the first hour was always going to be a stern test for Pakistan. Saim Ayub and Shan Masood navigated it unscathed despite a probing opening spell from Kagiso Rabada. There were multiple plays and misses, and on the rare occasions w

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Same line and length again! Pitched fuller, wide outside off, Kamran Ghulam leaves it. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller this time, around leg, nips back in, Mohammad Rizwan nudges it wide of square leg for a single. 

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Pushed across the batter, on a good length, Mohammad Rizwan shoulders arms.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen is back into the attack with just under 5 minutes left for Lunch. 4-0-13-0 so far for Jansen.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, Ouch, that must have hurt. 

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on middle stump, nips in. Mohammad Rizwan clips it off his legs in between mid-wicket and mid on. The fielder gives chase as the batters run through for a brace. 

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length, around middle, as the ball climbs onto the batter, Mohammad Rizwan goes deep in the crease and keeps it down wide of square leg for a single to end the over.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Goes fuller this time, around middle and leg, Kamran Ghulam nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single. 

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, 2 runs.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, around middle, shapes in, Mohammad Rizwan clips it wide of square leg for a single. 

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, ! Short and wide and given full treatment. 

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, Brave leave!

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, ! That came out of nowhere. 

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Mohammad Rizwan walks out to bat.

Corbin Bosch to Saud Shakeel, Appeal and the bowlers and the keeper go up in absolute surety! But the umpire is unmoved. They decide to challenge the decision. 

Corbin Bosch to Saud Shakeel, 2 runs.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, Back of a length, angled in towards the batter. Kamran Ghulam hops up and tucks it off his hips towards backward square leg for a single. 

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, ! FIFTY up for Pakistan.  

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, Four!

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, No run.

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, Four!

Saud Shakeel comes out to bat at number 5.

Dane Paterson to Babar Azam, ! CAUGHT AT SLIP! Dane has got the big fish!

Dane Paterson to Babar Azam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, Absolute snorter that. 

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Leg bye.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Touch fuller on off stump, goes inward. Babar Azam defends it tentatively under his eyes. 

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Full and outside off, seams away. Kamran Ghulam leaves it alone. 

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kamran Ghulam is the new man in.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Second wicket after the drinks! 

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, On a good length, outside off, Saim Ayub lets it go to the keeper. 

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, Uff! A very good outswinger in the channel! Full just outside off, shapes away after pitching, and takes an extra bounce, Saim Ayub goes forward to defend it but withdraws his bat at the last moment.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, A repeat of the last ball! Same full length, wide outside off, outswinger, Babar Azam leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Goes fuller this time, wide outside off, shapes away, Babar Azam doesn't offer any shot at it as the ball sails through to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

A slight hold-up in play as Babar is unhappy with something behind the bowler's arm. The issue has been sorted and we are all good to go now.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Four!

Babar Azam walks in at number 3.

Corbin Bosch to Shan Masood, ! CAUGHT! WHAT AN ABSOLUTE DREAM START FOR Corbin Bosch ON DEBUT!

Drinks break! What a riveting first hour of play we have witnessed! There have been numerous plays and misses, with the ball keeping the bowlers thoroughly interested. The Pakistani openers, Shan Masood and Saim Ayub, haven’t looked entirely comfortable but have shown great determination to hang in there. Marco Jansen struggled to find his rhythm in his opening spell, while Kagiso Rabada was relentless and on the money throughout but without any success. It will be the local boy and the debut

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Attacking the front pad, on a good length, Shan Masood ekes out an inside edge due to the sharp inward movement off the deck. The ball rolls through square leg for one more.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Very full but spilled down leg, Shan Masood is late on the tickle.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, This is on a good length, on off, Saim Ayub lunges to defend but the ball comes back in off the deck. The ball catches the inside edge and it rolls behind square on the leg side for one.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, This is on a back of a length, on off, Shan Masood gets on his toes and pushes it back to Rabada.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Sprayed down leg, on a back of a length, Shan Masood looks to help it away by getting inside the line but misses. Good diving take by Kyle Verreynne to his right.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Oh, that could have gone anywhere!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Dane goes past the bat to end the over! This is on a length, on off, Masood is drawn forward in defence but the ball nips away off the deck to whistle past the outside edge.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Edged but the soft hands save Masood! This decks away, on a good length, Shan Masood presents a straight bat to block it out. Gets an outside edge that drops well in front of second slip.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Full again, around off, Shan Masood gets his weight into the shot as he gets on the front foot. Gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid off.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, A loud shout for LBW but that seems to have pitched outside leg!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, This is on a good length, outside off, Shan Masood leaves the ball alone.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No ball!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No ball!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Lands it full now, on off, Saim Ayub defends it right under his eyes.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, ! Streaky!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Leg bye.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Rabada continues to beat the bat!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Edged but it does not carry! Angling across, on a good length, Shan Masood presses forward to defend but he does so with soft hands. As a result, the outside edge does not carry to gully where Marco Jansen gets low to make the stop to his right.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, On middle and leg, on a back of a length, Shan Masood gets on his toes and nudges it through square leg. Shan calls for two immediately and they make it.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Very full, honing in at the stumps, flicked straight to mid-wicket by Shan.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No ball!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Dane beats the bat straight away!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, ! This will help Ayub feel a lot better! Fuller in length, on off, Saim Ayub presses on the front foot and drives it through covers for a boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Was that a chance?

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, On a good length, outside off, Shan Masood resists this time and leaves the ball alone.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, ! Nice shot!

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Beaten! Rabada goes wide of the crease and gets the ball to angle in, on off, on a length, Saim Ayub is forced to play the angle but the ball holds its line and whistles past the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Taken at short leg but not much excitement!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, On a short of a good length, outside off, left alone by Saim.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, On a hard length, over the top of off, Saim Ayub waits on the back foot and steers it along the carpet to gully.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, A bit too straight from Jansen, on the pads, on a length, Shan Masood misses the tickle and gets hit on the thigh pad.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Lands it on a back of a length, over off, Saim Ayub gets on his toes and pushes it wide of cover for a single.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Four!

Halt!

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, An absolute snorter from Jansen!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, At 137 kph, closer to the off stump and it is full, Saim Ayub angles the bat face slightly and just eases the drive past cover for a couple of runs. Dane Paterson gives it a chase and cuts it off.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Little bit wide again by Rabada, outside off, on a length, Saim Ayub is happy to let it go.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Going across the batter, that inviting length and line for the drive, full and outside off, Saim Ayub resists and lets it be.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Rabada bowls it full, on off, Shan Masood presses forward to drive it to the right of the bowler. Gets it off the inner half of the bat and it rolls through mid-wicket for one.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, In and around the off stump line, on a good length, Shan Masood taps it wide of cover and takes the single.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Delivers it on a back of a length, outside off, Shan Masood offers no shot.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Jansen attacks the stumps as he bowls it full, Saim Ayub takes the risk of playing across the line as he looks to flick it away.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Sharp work by Tony!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, At 142 kph, bashed into the deck by Rabada, on a back of a length, around off, Shan Masood has a slight fiddle at the delivery away from his body. Tries to withdraw his bat but it is late by then as the ball goes past the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Closer to the off stump, on a good length, Shan Masood watches the ball closely and shoulders arms.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Angling across the left-hander, on a length, Shan Masood lets it go this time.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Beaten again!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Oh, that's a beauty! On a back of a length, on middle, Shan Masood hangs on the back foot and looks to keep it out with a straight bat. The ball pitches and leaves the left-hander as it whistles past the outside edge.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Bowls it full again does Jansen, not much movement in the air, around off, Saim Ayub leans into the shot and eases the drive but picks out the man at backward point.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Not close enough to make the batter play, outside off, on a good length, Saim Ayub leaves the ball alone. The keeper Kyle Verreynne collects it at shoulder height.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Lands it full and honing in at the stumps, Saim Ayub lets the ball come to him and pats it in front of mid on with a straight bat.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Much better from Jansen! This is on a good length, nipping back in, on off and middle, Shan Masood looks to get behind the line of the ball to offer a defence. Gets an inside edge that rolls down to deep fine leg for a single.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Another delivery slanting down leg, Shan Masood watches it go past him.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Spilled down leg from over the wicket, on a nagging length, left alone by Shan.

It will be Marco Jansen to steam in from the other end.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Pakistan and Shan Masood are away!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Almost dragged it back onto the stumps!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, In that channel on off, on a back of a length, Shan Masood watches it all the way and makes the leave.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, A good lift first up for Rabada as he steams in from over the wicket, on a hard length, at the hips, Shan Masood looks to turn it away on the leg side but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball hits him on the thigh pad and drops in front of Tony de Zorzi at short leg.

All set for the action to commence in this series opener! It’s a cloudy morning with a mix of blue and grey skies in Centurion, but thankfully, it remains dry as the umpires make their way out to the middle. Temba Bavuma and Co. are in a huddle before taking their respective positions in the field. With no Abdullah Shafique in the XI, Pakistan will feature a new opening pair for this game.

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Right then,

Pakistan, on the other hand, would be a bit disappointed as at one stage, they were looking set for getting something near 300. The openers took their time but formed a solid base. However, a crazy hour in the first session saw them lose four wickets in a flash. Then came the 81-run stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam with the latter scoring a fifty as well that got them back on track. After their dismissal, Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal added some crucial runs before the last pair

Pakistan managed to add just 2 runs after Tea! Dane Paterson was the real star of the show for South Africa with his fantastic five-wicket haul. The debutant, Corbin Bosch just missed out on one ending with four scalps but played a crucial role here. Kagiso Rabada bowled unbelievably well but had nothing to show for as the Proteas also dropped a few catches in the middle otherwise, they could have restricted the visitors much earlier. Marco Jansen was a bit expensive but cleaned up the in

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, ! CAUGHT! It only took three deliveries after the break to wrap up Pakistan's innings. 

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, No run.

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, Khurram Shahzad is up and running right from the get go in this session. 

We are back for the last session!

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

The ball is still swinging after 57 overs which adds to the bowlers' advantage. Pakistan will come out to add more runs as their last partnership will do whatever they can. South Africa will want to wrap things up as soon as possible and look forward to their batting. Join us at 1.30 pm GMT for what promises to be an exciting final session!

The tailenders of Pakistan came out to bat and went as they weren’t able to handle this fiery bowling. However, the last wicket partnership has shown some grittiness by playing out the extended half an hour brilliantly and has added 20 runs till Tea. Dane Paterson was the star for South Africa, claiming three wickets in this session, taking his tally to a fifer (back-to-back fifers for him in the last two test matches) in this first inning. Corbin Bosch also chipped in two wickets in this s

Mohammad Rizwan contributed 27 runs before falling into the slip cordon. Two quick wickets at 142/6 put Pakistan under pressure but all-rounders Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal steadied the innings with a promising partnership of 47 runs where the latter survived two drop catches in the slip and then chopped on after making 26. Salman Agha departed just ahead of the scheduled Tea which made it worse for Pakistan as they have slipped out from 189/6 to 189/9 in a matter of time.

SESSION SUMMARY - 33 overs, 121 runs, 5 wickets! At Tea, South Africa holds the upper hand in a contested session. Pakistan are struggling at 209/9, having started the session at 88/4 after 24 overs. Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Rizwan added a crucial 81-run partnership, with Kamran scoring his maiden fifty of the series. He played aggressively but was dismissed trying to hit a lofted shot.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Pitched up and around off, Mohammad Abbas opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a brace. TEA ON DAY 1 HAS BEEN CALLED NOW!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller and outside off, Mohammad Abbas leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Good length but down the leg again, Mohammad Abbas misses his glance.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, BEATEN! Back of a length and on off, nips away, Mohammad Abbas tries to guide it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Errs in line again and bowls this full and down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas misses his flick. 

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Khurram Shahzad somehow manages to keep it out to the leg side.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Pitched up and on off, Mohammad Abbas drills it away nicely down the ground. Temba Bavuma from mid off runs after it and slides forward to make the stop.Three runs taken.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Back of a length and on off, takes off a bit and straightens a bit too. Mohammad Abbas tries to play at it but misses.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller but angling down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas misses his flick.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Good length and around off, holds its line, Mohammad Abbas plays well inside the line of it as the ball goes through to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, In the air...safe! Fuller and around off, Khurram Shahzad backs away and chips it in the air, Kagiso Rabada at deep point runs forward but the ball drops well in front of him. A single is taken. 200 UP FOR PAKISTAN!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Short of a length and on off, Mohammad Abbas rides the bounce well and keeps it out.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Full again but way down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas is nowhere near to play at that.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Touch fuller and outside off, Mohammad Abbas offers no shot at it.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Good length and on the fifth stump line, nips back in, Mohammad Abbas watches it through and leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller one but angling down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas misses his flick.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Excellent fielding! Short of a length and on leg, Mohammad Abbas pats it wide of short leg. Tony de Zorzi dives to his right to make a fine one-handed stop. He throws it at the batter's end and almost catches Abbas out of his crease.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, On a length and on middle, shapes in, Kamran Ghulam fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads again.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Fuller again and outside off, shapes away, Khurram Shahzad swings wildly once more only to miss it. 

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Goes fuller and on middle, shaping in, Khurram Shahzad backs away to whip it but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, No run.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, EDGED AND ! Good length and on middle, Khurram Shahzad throws everything into his slog across the line. Gets an outside edge that flies over the slips for a boundary. 

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Back of a length and on middle, Khurram Shahzad stays back and blocks it out.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Mohammad Abbas pats it down in front of short leg. Maiden over!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Mohammad Abbas ducks under it.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Goes back to his fuller length and outside off, Mohammad Abbas offers no shot at it.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Nasty! Back of a length and on middle, angling in. Mohammad Abbas tries to get out of the way but it hits his gloves and drops down on the pitch.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Full again and just outside off, shapes away, Mohammad Abbas leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller and on middle, Mohammad Abbas stays back and blocks it down the pitch.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Abbas, Hard length and on middle, Mohammad Abbas swipes it off the inside half of the bat towards deep square leg for a run. Pakistan would at least want to go past 200 here.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Leg bye.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Pitched up and around off, shapes away again. Khurram Shahzad swings hard again but only connects with thin air.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Fuller and well outside off again, shapes away. Khurram Shahzad throws the kitchen sink at it and goes for the big slog but misses. Kyle Verreynne grabs it and appeals for it but nothing doing.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, ! Valuable runs for Pakistan! Fuller and just outside off, Khurram Shahzad uses the width on offer and slices it over point for a boundary.

Well, if you are wondering why Tea has not been taken. It is because as Pakistan are nine down, this session has been extended by at lease 30 minutes or the last wicket falls whichever is earlier.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Full and wide outside off, swinging away. Mohammad Abbas lets it go through. 

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Naseem Shah, ! TWO IN TWO FOR SOUTH AFRICA!

Khurram Shahzad comes out to the middle now.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, ! c Ryan Rickelton b Dane Paterson.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, On a length and on middle, Salman Agha walks across and keeps it out to the leg side.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Goes fuller and on off, Salman Agha knocks it towards mid off.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, angling into leg, Salman Agha winds up for the pull but withdraws from it in the end.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, No run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Back of a length and outside off again, Salman Agha lets it go to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Naseem Shah, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! b Corbin Bosch.

Naseem Shah walks out to bat now.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! Top shot! Corbin Bosch bangs this short and well outside off. Aamer Jamal gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it up and over point for a cracking boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Fuller and on leg, Salman Agha works it through mid-wicket for a run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, 2 runs.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, AGAIN! A tougher chance and it is Tristan Stubbs again!

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Pitched up and on middle, nips back in sharply, Aamer Jamal just about manages to clip it to deep square leg for one.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Four!

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, AND ! South Africa have put down another catch here!

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, On a length and on off, Salman Agha pats it in front of covers for a single.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Beaten! Fuller in length and on off, shapes away a touch. Salman Agha steps across to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Back of a length and around off, shaping away, Salman Agha leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Hard length but angling down the leg side, Aamer Jamal lets it go to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Short of a length and outside off, Salman Agha throws his bat at it and slices it to deep point for a run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Lovely bowling! Pitched up and just around off, holds its line after pitching. Salman Agha tries to play it with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Full again and on middle, shaping into leg, Aamer Jamal clips it in front of short mid-wicket for quick single.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Fuller and on the pads, Aamer Jamal tucks it towards mid-wicket.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, On a length and on middle, angling in, Aamer Jamal clips it off the inner half of his bat through square leg for one.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Short of a length and on middle and off. Salman Agha looks for the pull but fails to ride the bounce and mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Back of a length and around off, Salman Agha steers it wide of point where Marco Jansen dives to his right to stop the single.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Sticks to the fuller length and on middle, nips back into the leg side again. Salman Agha uses his feet once more but fails to work it away.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Full again and on off, nips back in, Salman Agha steps across this time to play at it but gets an inside edge on to his pads.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Beaten!

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Short and wide outside off. Salman Agha gets on top of the bounce to cut it towards deep backward point for a single. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, ! Cheeky but smart that from Salman Agha 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Full and outside off, nips in. Salman Agha defends it firmly back towards the bowler. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, On a good length, on middle stump, nips in. Salman Agha brings his bat down at an angle with a full face and defends it back to the bowler.  

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Ends with a good-length ball, outside off, Aamer Jamal leaves it alone. 

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Hard length, outside off, Salman Agha comes forward and watches the ball sails through to the keeper as he doesn't offer any shot at it.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Short of a length, around middle and leg, shapes in sharply, Salman Agha ducks it with ease as the ball goes to the keeper.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Hard length, around middle, straightens off the deck, an extra bounce, Aamer Jamal wants to defend it but wears it on the shoulder of the bat.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, A bouncer to end the over, around middle and leg, Salman Agha ducks it comfortably as the ball sails through to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, 1 run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, 4 Byes.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! Genius shot that. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Fuller and outside off, nips away. Salman Agha looks to drive off the front foot but chops it towards cover. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Back of a length, on off. Salman Agha gets on top of the bounce, gets his hands high up and defends it back down. 

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Beaten! Absolute peach that!

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Leg bye.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Hard length, just outside off, Salman Agha walks two-three steps ahead and keeps it down with the full face of the bat. 

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Stays in that probing channel, just outside off, seams away. Aamer Jamal rocks forward but does not offer a shot. 

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Goes fuller again, outside off. Aamer Jamal leaves it off the front foot. 

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! Crunched through the covers! Bowled full and outside off, swinging away, inviting the drive. Aamer Jamal obliges and drives it confidently off the front foot towards deep extra cover region for a boundary. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Aamer Jamal is the next man in.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, ! c Aiden Markram b Dane Paterson.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone again. 

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, Hard length from over the wicket, wide outside off, Mohammad Rizwan watches the ball go through to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone. 

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Drinks!

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, ! TAKEN! Not safe this time!

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Uppish but safe!

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, JAFFA!

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson (7-1-35-2) replaces Marco Jansen.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No ball!

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Much fuller this time, on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it towards mid off.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, On a length and on leg, Kamran Ghulam flicks it through square leg for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Fuller and on middle, angling in, Kamran Ghulam tucks it in front of short mid-wicket.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Short of a length and around off, Kamran Ghulam plays a half-hearted pull shot. He mistimes it as the ball rolls towards short mid-wicket.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Goes fuller and on off, shaping in, Kamran Ghulam stays in his crease and blocks it out solidly.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan hops up and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length and around off, angling away, Mohammad Rizwan offers no shot at it.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Hits the length hard and on off, gets it to nip back in sharply, Kamran Ghulam watches it through and leaves it alone.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Overpitched and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan looks to flick it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards covers for one.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Another beauty! Kagiso Rabada hits the length hard and just around off, takes off a bitand holds its line. Mohammad Rizwan moves across to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it towards mid on.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length and on the fifth stump line, shapes away, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Coming in from around the wicket, angled towards middle stump. 

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Leg bye.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, AND FIFTY FOR GHULAM! Kagiso Rabada has his hands on his head as he should have got his man here.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, BEAUTY! Kagiso Rabada has been really unlucky not to get a wicket here so far.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, ! Gets it away! Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length and on middle, nips back in sharply. Kamran Ghulam looks to flick it away but it takes the inside edge of the bat and races away to the fine leg fence for a boundary. He moves to 48 now!

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Back of a length, from around the wicket, angled in. Kamran Ghulam gets on top of the bounce to cut it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Overpitched, wide outside off, shapes away, Kamran Ghulam doesn't offer any shot at it as the ball sails through to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Comes from around the wicket, good length, just outside off, Kamran Ghulam drives it wide of extra cover for a single to start the over.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, BEATEN! Full, wide outside off, swings away, Mohammad Rizwan comes forward to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge as it goes to the keeper.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Absolute seed that, from Kagiso Rabada​​​​​​. Bowled full and just around off stump, nips away off the wicket and very late.  

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Coming in from around the wicket, angled towards middle. Kamran Ghulam 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Drags his length, outside off, Kamran Ghulam watches the ball go through to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Goes fuller again, just outside off, Kamran Ghulam leaves it to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, On a good length, around off, nips back in, Kamran Ghulam looks to drive it gets hits on the pads through the edge. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Comes from around the wicket, hard length, just outside off, straightens off the deck, Kamran Ghulam doesn't offer any shot at it.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, on the fifth stump, Mohammad Rizwan comes forward and wants to drive it but gets it through the inner half of bat to mid off for no run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Four!

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Overpitched on off stump. Mohammad Rizwan digs it out back towards mid on. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, ! Glorious drive that. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, ! Crunched! Back of a length, wide outside off, no swing at all, Kamran Ghulam gets enough room to free his arms as he slices it wide of cover for a boundary. With that, 100 comes up for Pakistan!

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Hard length, outside off, shapes away, Mohammad Rizwan lets it go to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller and wide outside off, from over the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan goes for a drive from the front foot. The ball goes wide of cover where Bavuma gets a hand off it and they take a couple of runs. 

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Oh my word, that is a scary leave. 

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller this time, around off and middle, Mohammad Rizwan shows the full face of the bat from the front foot.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Who bowls now?

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, 3 runs.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

We are back for the second session!

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Pakistan will be a bit disappointed that, despite managing to see off the first hour without any casualties, they let that position slip. If Rizwan and Ghulam continue to bat in the same counter-attacking fashion, South Africa won't mind it, as it opens avenues for them to strike. It promises to be another entertaining session. Do join us back at 10.40 am GMT for the start of the second session. Cheers!

After the first hour, which saw the tourists reach 36/0, fortunes quickly turned in favour of the hosts. Debutant Corbin Bosch struck with his first delivery in Test cricket, triggering what turned out to be a frenetic hour of play. Dane Paterson soon got into the act, and the visiting side slipped from 36/0 to 56/4, losing 4 wickets for just 20 runs due to a combination of disciplined bowling and indifferent batting. Despite the collapse, Mohammad Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam did not shy away from

Well, that's the end of an entertaining session to kickstart the Boxing Day Test. It turned out to be a tale of two halves, with South Africa dominating the second half of the session to head into the break as the happier of the two sides. Having been sent in to bat, the first hour was always going to be a stern test for Pakistan. Saim Ayub and Shan Masood navigated it unscathed despite a probing opening spell from Kagiso Rabada. There were multiple plays and misses, and on the rare occasions w

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Same line and length again! Pitched fuller, wide outside off, Kamran Ghulam leaves it. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller this time, around leg, nips back in, Mohammad Rizwan nudges it wide of square leg for a single. 

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Pushed across the batter, on a good length, Mohammad Rizwan shoulders arms.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen is back into the attack with just under 5 minutes left for Lunch. 4-0-13-0 so far for Jansen.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, Ouch, that must have hurt. 

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on middle stump, nips in. Mohammad Rizwan clips it off his legs in between mid-wicket and mid on. The fielder gives chase as the batters run through for a brace. 

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length, around middle, as the ball climbs onto the batter, Mohammad Rizwan goes deep in the crease and keeps it down wide of square leg for a single to end the over.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Goes fuller this time, around middle and leg, Kamran Ghulam nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single. 

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, 2 runs.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, around middle, shapes in, Mohammad Rizwan clips it wide of square leg for a single. 

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, ! Short and wide and given full treatment. 

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, Brave leave!

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, ! That came out of nowhere. 

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Mohammad Rizwan walks out to bat.

Corbin Bosch to Saud Shakeel, Appeal and the bowlers and the keeper go up in absolute surety! But the umpire is unmoved. They decide to challenge the decision. 

Corbin Bosch to Saud Shakeel, 2 runs.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, Back of a length, angled in towards the batter. Kamran Ghulam hops up and tucks it off his hips towards backward square leg for a single. 

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, ! FIFTY up for Pakistan.  

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, Four!

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, No run.

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, Four!

Saud Shakeel comes out to bat at number 5.

Dane Paterson to Babar Azam, ! CAUGHT AT SLIP! Dane has got the big fish!

Dane Paterson to Babar Azam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, Absolute snorter that. 

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Leg bye.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Touch fuller on off stump, goes inward. Babar Azam defends it tentatively under his eyes. 

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Full and outside off, seams away. Kamran Ghulam leaves it alone. 

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kamran Ghulam is the new man in.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Second wicket after the drinks! 

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, On a good length, outside off, Saim Ayub lets it go to the keeper. 

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, Uff! A very good outswinger in the channel! Full just outside off, shapes away after pitching, and takes an extra bounce, Saim Ayub goes forward to defend it but withdraws his bat at the last moment.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, A repeat of the last ball! Same full length, wide outside off, outswinger, Babar Azam leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Goes fuller this time, wide outside off, shapes away, Babar Azam doesn't offer any shot at it as the ball sails through to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

A slight hold-up in play as Babar is unhappy with something behind the bowler's arm. The issue has been sorted and we are all good to go now.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Four!

Babar Azam walks in at number 3.

Corbin Bosch to Shan Masood, ! CAUGHT! WHAT AN ABSOLUTE DREAM START FOR Corbin Bosch ON DEBUT!

Drinks break! What a riveting first hour of play we have witnessed! There have been numerous plays and misses, with the ball keeping the bowlers thoroughly interested. The Pakistani openers, Shan Masood and Saim Ayub, haven’t looked entirely comfortable but have shown great determination to hang in there. Marco Jansen struggled to find his rhythm in his opening spell, while Kagiso Rabada was relentless and on the money throughout but without any success. It will be the local boy and the debut

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Attacking the front pad, on a good length, Shan Masood ekes out an inside edge due to the sharp inward movement off the deck. The ball rolls through square leg for one more.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Very full but spilled down leg, Shan Masood is late on the tickle.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, This is on a good length, on off, Saim Ayub lunges to defend but the ball comes back in off the deck. The ball catches the inside edge and it rolls behind square on the leg side for one.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, This is on a back of a length, on off, Shan Masood gets on his toes and pushes it back to Rabada.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Sprayed down leg, on a back of a length, Shan Masood looks to help it away by getting inside the line but misses. Good diving take by Kyle Verreynne to his right.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Oh, that could have gone anywhere!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Dane goes past the bat to end the over! This is on a length, on off, Masood is drawn forward in defence but the ball nips away off the deck to whistle past the outside edge.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Edged but the soft hands save Masood! This decks away, on a good length, Shan Masood presents a straight bat to block it out. Gets an outside edge that drops well in front of second slip.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Full again, around off, Shan Masood gets his weight into the shot as he gets on the front foot. Gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid off.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, A loud shout for LBW but that seems to have pitched outside leg!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, This is on a good length, outside off, Shan Masood leaves the ball alone.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No ball!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No ball!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Lands it full now, on off, Saim Ayub defends it right under his eyes.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, ! Streaky!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Leg bye.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Rabada continues to beat the bat!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Edged but it does not carry! Angling across, on a good length, Shan Masood presses forward to defend but he does so with soft hands. As a result, the outside edge does not carry to gully where Marco Jansen gets low to make the stop to his right.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, On middle and leg, on a back of a length, Shan Masood gets on his toes and nudges it through square leg. Shan calls for two immediately and they make it.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Very full, honing in at the stumps, flicked straight to mid-wicket by Shan.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No ball!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Dane beats the bat straight away!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, ! This will help Ayub feel a lot better! Fuller in length, on off, Saim Ayub presses on the front foot and drives it through covers for a boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Was that a chance?

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, On a good length, outside off, Shan Masood resists this time and leaves the ball alone.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, ! Nice shot!

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Beaten! Rabada goes wide of the crease and gets the ball to angle in, on off, on a length, Saim Ayub is forced to play the angle but the ball holds its line and whistles past the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Taken at short leg but not much excitement!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, On a short of a good length, outside off, left alone by Saim.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, On a hard length, over the top of off, Saim Ayub waits on the back foot and steers it along the carpet to gully.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, A bit too straight from Jansen, on the pads, on a length, Shan Masood misses the tickle and gets hit on the thigh pad.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Lands it on a back of a length, over off, Saim Ayub gets on his toes and pushes it wide of cover for a single.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Four!

Halt!

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, An absolute snorter from Jansen!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, At 137 kph, closer to the off stump and it is full, Saim Ayub angles the bat face slightly and just eases the drive past cover for a couple of runs. Dane Paterson gives it a chase and cuts it off.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Little bit wide again by Rabada, outside off, on a length, Saim Ayub is happy to let it go.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Going across the batter, that inviting length and line for the drive, full and outside off, Saim Ayub resists and lets it be.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Rabada bowls it full, on off, Shan Masood presses forward to drive it to the right of the bowler. Gets it off the inner half of the bat and it rolls through mid-wicket for one.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, In and around the off stump line, on a good length, Shan Masood taps it wide of cover and takes the single.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Delivers it on a back of a length, outside off, Shan Masood offers no shot.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Jansen attacks the stumps as he bowls it full, Saim Ayub takes the risk of playing across the line as he looks to flick it away.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Sharp work by Tony!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, At 142 kph, bashed into the deck by Rabada, on a back of a length, around off, Shan Masood has a slight fiddle at the delivery away from his body. Tries to withdraw his bat but it is late by then as the ball goes past the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Closer to the off stump, on a good length, Shan Masood watches the ball closely and shoulders arms.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Angling across the left-hander, on a length, Shan Masood lets it go this time.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Beaten again!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Oh, that's a beauty! On a back of a length, on middle, Shan Masood hangs on the back foot and looks to keep it out with a straight bat. The ball pitches and leaves the left-hander as it whistles past the outside edge.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Bowls it full again does Jansen, not much movement in the air, around off, Saim Ayub leans into the shot and eases the drive but picks out the man at backward point.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Not close enough to make the batter play, outside off, on a good length, Saim Ayub leaves the ball alone. The keeper Kyle Verreynne collects it at shoulder height.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Lands it full and honing in at the stumps, Saim Ayub lets the ball come to him and pats it in front of mid on with a straight bat.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Much better from Jansen! This is on a good length, nipping back in, on off and middle, Shan Masood looks to get behind the line of the ball to offer a defence. Gets an inside edge that rolls down to deep fine leg for a single.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Another delivery slanting down leg, Shan Masood watches it go past him.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Spilled down leg from over the wicket, on a nagging length, left alone by Shan.

It will be Marco Jansen to steam in from the other end.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Pakistan and Shan Masood are away!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Almost dragged it back onto the stumps!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, In that channel on off, on a back of a length, Shan Masood watches it all the way and makes the leave.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, A good lift first up for Rabada as he steams in from over the wicket, on a hard length, at the hips, Shan Masood looks to turn it away on the leg side but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball hits him on the thigh pad and drops in front of Tony de Zorzi at short leg.

All set for the action to commence in this series opener! It’s a cloudy morning with a mix of blue and grey skies in Centurion, but thankfully, it remains dry as the umpires make their way out to the middle. Temba Bavuma and Co. are in a huddle before taking their respective positions in the field. With no Abdullah Shafique in the XI, Pakistan will feature a new opening pair for this game.

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Right then,

Pakistan, on the other hand, would be a bit disappointed as at one stage, they were looking set for getting something near 300. The openers took their time but formed a solid base. However, a crazy hour in the first session saw them lose four wickets in a flash. Then came the 81-run stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam with the latter scoring a fifty as well that got them back on track. After their dismissal, Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal added some crucial runs before the last pair

Pakistan managed to add just 2 runs after Tea! Dane Paterson was the real star of the show for South Africa with his fantastic five-wicket haul. The debutant, Corbin Bosch just missed out on one ending with four scalps but played a crucial role here. Kagiso Rabada bowled unbelievably well but had nothing to show for as the Proteas also dropped a few catches in the middle otherwise, they could have restricted the visitors much earlier. Marco Jansen was a bit expensive but cleaned up the in

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, ! CAUGHT! It only took three deliveries after the break to wrap up Pakistan's innings. 

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, No run.

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, Khurram Shahzad is up and running right from the get go in this session. 

We are back for the last session!

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

The ball is still swinging after 57 overs which adds to the bowlers' advantage. Pakistan will come out to add more runs as their last partnership will do whatever they can. South Africa will want to wrap things up as soon as possible and look forward to their batting. Join us at 1.30 pm GMT for what promises to be an exciting final session!

The tailenders of Pakistan came out to bat and went as they weren’t able to handle this fiery bowling. However, the last wicket partnership has shown some grittiness by playing out the extended half an hour brilliantly and has added 20 runs till Tea. Dane Paterson was the star for South Africa, claiming three wickets in this session, taking his tally to a fifer (back-to-back fifers for him in the last two test matches) in this first inning. Corbin Bosch also chipped in two wickets in this s

Mohammad Rizwan contributed 27 runs before falling into the slip cordon. Two quick wickets at 142/6 put Pakistan under pressure but all-rounders Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal steadied the innings with a promising partnership of 47 runs where the latter survived two drop catches in the slip and then chopped on after making 26. Salman Agha departed just ahead of the scheduled Tea which made it worse for Pakistan as they have slipped out from 189/6 to 189/9 in a matter of time.

SESSION SUMMARY - 33 overs, 121 runs, 5 wickets! At Tea, South Africa holds the upper hand in a contested session. Pakistan are struggling at 209/9, having started the session at 88/4 after 24 overs. Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Rizwan added a crucial 81-run partnership, with Kamran scoring his maiden fifty of the series. He played aggressively but was dismissed trying to hit a lofted shot.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Pitched up and around off, Mohammad Abbas opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a brace. TEA ON DAY 1 HAS BEEN CALLED NOW!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller and outside off, Mohammad Abbas leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Good length but down the leg again, Mohammad Abbas misses his glance.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, BEATEN! Back of a length and on off, nips away, Mohammad Abbas tries to guide it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Errs in line again and bowls this full and down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas misses his flick. 

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Khurram Shahzad somehow manages to keep it out to the leg side.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Pitched up and on off, Mohammad Abbas drills it away nicely down the ground. Temba Bavuma from mid off runs after it and slides forward to make the stop.Three runs taken.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Back of a length and on off, takes off a bit and straightens a bit too. Mohammad Abbas tries to play at it but misses.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller but angling down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas misses his flick.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Abbas, Good length and around off, holds its line, Mohammad Abbas plays well inside the line of it as the ball goes through to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Khurram Shahzad, In the air...safe! Fuller and around off, Khurram Shahzad backs away and chips it in the air, Kagiso Rabada at deep point runs forward but the ball drops well in front of him. A single is taken. 200 UP FOR PAKISTAN!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Short of a length and on off, Mohammad Abbas rides the bounce well and keeps it out.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Full again but way down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas is nowhere near to play at that.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Touch fuller and outside off, Mohammad Abbas offers no shot at it.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Good length and on the fifth stump line, nips back in, Mohammad Abbas watches it through and leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller one but angling down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas misses his flick.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Excellent fielding! Short of a length and on leg, Mohammad Abbas pats it wide of short leg. Tony de Zorzi dives to his right to make a fine one-handed stop. He throws it at the batter's end and almost catches Abbas out of his crease.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, On a length and on middle, shapes in, Kamran Ghulam fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads again.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Fuller again and outside off, shapes away, Khurram Shahzad swings wildly once more only to miss it. 

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Goes fuller and on middle, shaping in, Khurram Shahzad backs away to whip it but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, No run.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, EDGED AND ! Good length and on middle, Khurram Shahzad throws everything into his slog across the line. Gets an outside edge that flies over the slips for a boundary. 

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Back of a length and on middle, Khurram Shahzad stays back and blocks it out.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Hard length and angling into the body of the batter. Mohammad Abbas pats it down in front of short leg. Maiden over!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Mohammad Abbas ducks under it.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Goes back to his fuller length and outside off, Mohammad Abbas offers no shot at it.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Nasty! Back of a length and on middle, angling in. Mohammad Abbas tries to get out of the way but it hits his gloves and drops down on the pitch.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Full again and just outside off, shapes away, Mohammad Abbas leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller and on middle, Mohammad Abbas stays back and blocks it down the pitch.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Abbas, Hard length and on middle, Mohammad Abbas swipes it off the inside half of the bat towards deep square leg for a run. Pakistan would at least want to go past 200 here.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Leg bye.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Pitched up and around off, shapes away again. Khurram Shahzad swings hard again but only connects with thin air.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, Fuller and well outside off again, shapes away. Khurram Shahzad throws the kitchen sink at it and goes for the big slog but misses. Kyle Verreynne grabs it and appeals for it but nothing doing.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, ! Valuable runs for Pakistan! Fuller and just outside off, Khurram Shahzad uses the width on offer and slices it over point for a boundary.

Well, if you are wondering why Tea has not been taken. It is because as Pakistan are nine down, this session has been extended by at lease 30 minutes or the last wicket falls whichever is earlier.

Dane Paterson to Khurram Shahzad, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, Full and wide outside off, swinging away. Mohammad Abbas lets it go through. 

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Abbas, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Naseem Shah, ! TWO IN TWO FOR SOUTH AFRICA!

Khurram Shahzad comes out to the middle now.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, ! c Ryan Rickelton b Dane Paterson.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, On a length and on middle, Salman Agha walks across and keeps it out to the leg side.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Goes fuller and on off, Salman Agha knocks it towards mid off.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, angling into leg, Salman Agha winds up for the pull but withdraws from it in the end.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, No run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Back of a length and outside off again, Salman Agha lets it go to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Naseem Shah, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! b Corbin Bosch.

Naseem Shah walks out to bat now.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! Top shot! Corbin Bosch bangs this short and well outside off. Aamer Jamal gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it up and over point for a cracking boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Fuller and on leg, Salman Agha works it through mid-wicket for a run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, 2 runs.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, AGAIN! A tougher chance and it is Tristan Stubbs again!

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Pitched up and on middle, nips back in sharply, Aamer Jamal just about manages to clip it to deep square leg for one.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Four!

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, AND ! South Africa have put down another catch here!

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, On a length and on off, Salman Agha pats it in front of covers for a single.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Beaten! Fuller in length and on off, shapes away a touch. Salman Agha steps across to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Back of a length and around off, shaping away, Salman Agha leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Hard length but angling down the leg side, Aamer Jamal lets it go to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Short of a length and outside off, Salman Agha throws his bat at it and slices it to deep point for a run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Lovely bowling! Pitched up and just around off, holds its line after pitching. Salman Agha tries to play it with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Full again and on middle, shaping into leg, Aamer Jamal clips it in front of short mid-wicket for quick single.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Fuller and on the pads, Aamer Jamal tucks it towards mid-wicket.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, On a length and on middle, angling in, Aamer Jamal clips it off the inner half of his bat through square leg for one.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Short of a length and on middle and off. Salman Agha looks for the pull but fails to ride the bounce and mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Back of a length and around off, Salman Agha steers it wide of point where Marco Jansen dives to his right to stop the single.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Sticks to the fuller length and on middle, nips back into the leg side again. Salman Agha uses his feet once more but fails to work it away.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Full again and on off, nips back in, Salman Agha steps across this time to play at it but gets an inside edge on to his pads.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Beaten!

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Short and wide outside off. Salman Agha gets on top of the bounce to cut it towards deep backward point for a single. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, ! Cheeky but smart that from Salman Agha 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Full and outside off, nips in. Salman Agha defends it firmly back towards the bowler. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, On a good length, on middle stump, nips in. Salman Agha brings his bat down at an angle with a full face and defends it back to the bowler.  

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Ends with a good-length ball, outside off, Aamer Jamal leaves it alone. 

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Hard length, outside off, Salman Agha comes forward and watches the ball sails through to the keeper as he doesn't offer any shot at it.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Short of a length, around middle and leg, shapes in sharply, Salman Agha ducks it with ease as the ball goes to the keeper.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Hard length, around middle, straightens off the deck, an extra bounce, Aamer Jamal wants to defend it but wears it on the shoulder of the bat.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, A bouncer to end the over, around middle and leg, Salman Agha ducks it comfortably as the ball sails through to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, 1 run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, 4 Byes.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! Genius shot that. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Fuller and outside off, nips away. Salman Agha looks to drive off the front foot but chops it towards cover. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Back of a length, on off. Salman Agha gets on top of the bounce, gets his hands high up and defends it back down. 

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, Beaten! Absolute peach that!

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Dane Paterson to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Leg bye.

Dane Paterson to Salman Agha, Hard length, just outside off, Salman Agha walks two-three steps ahead and keeps it down with the full face of the bat. 

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Stays in that probing channel, just outside off, seams away. Aamer Jamal rocks forward but does not offer a shot. 

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, Goes fuller again, outside off. Aamer Jamal leaves it off the front foot. 

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Aamer Jamal, ! Crunched through the covers! Bowled full and outside off, swinging away, inviting the drive. Aamer Jamal obliges and drives it confidently off the front foot towards deep extra cover region for a boundary. 

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, 1 run.

Aamer Jamal is the next man in.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, ! c Aiden Markram b Dane Paterson.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone again. 

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, Hard length from over the wicket, wide outside off, Mohammad Rizwan watches the ball go through to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone. 

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Drinks!

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, ! TAKEN! Not safe this time!

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Uppish but safe!

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, JAFFA!

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson (7-1-35-2) replaces Marco Jansen.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No ball!

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Much fuller this time, on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it towards mid off.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, On a length and on leg, Kamran Ghulam flicks it through square leg for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Fuller and on middle, angling in, Kamran Ghulam tucks it in front of short mid-wicket.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Short of a length and around off, Kamran Ghulam plays a half-hearted pull shot. He mistimes it as the ball rolls towards short mid-wicket.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Goes fuller and on off, shaping in, Kamran Ghulam stays in his crease and blocks it out solidly.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan hops up and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length and around off, angling away, Mohammad Rizwan offers no shot at it.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Hits the length hard and on off, gets it to nip back in sharply, Kamran Ghulam watches it through and leaves it alone.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Overpitched and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan looks to flick it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards covers for one.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Another beauty! Kagiso Rabada hits the length hard and just around off, takes off a bitand holds its line. Mohammad Rizwan moves across to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it towards mid on.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length and on the fifth stump line, shapes away, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Coming in from around the wicket, angled towards middle stump. 

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Leg bye.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, AND FIFTY FOR GHULAM! Kagiso Rabada has his hands on his head as he should have got his man here.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, BEAUTY! Kagiso Rabada has been really unlucky not to get a wicket here so far.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, ! Gets it away! Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length and on middle, nips back in sharply. Kamran Ghulam looks to flick it away but it takes the inside edge of the bat and races away to the fine leg fence for a boundary. He moves to 48 now!

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Back of a length, from around the wicket, angled in. Kamran Ghulam gets on top of the bounce to cut it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Overpitched, wide outside off, shapes away, Kamran Ghulam doesn't offer any shot at it as the ball sails through to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Comes from around the wicket, good length, just outside off, Kamran Ghulam drives it wide of extra cover for a single to start the over.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, BEATEN! Full, wide outside off, swings away, Mohammad Rizwan comes forward to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge as it goes to the keeper.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Absolute seed that, from Kagiso Rabada​​​​​​. Bowled full and just around off stump, nips away off the wicket and very late.  

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Coming in from around the wicket, angled towards middle. Kamran Ghulam 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Drags his length, outside off, Kamran Ghulam watches the ball go through to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Goes fuller again, just outside off, Kamran Ghulam leaves it to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, On a good length, around off, nips back in, Kamran Ghulam looks to drive it gets hits on the pads through the edge. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Comes from around the wicket, hard length, just outside off, straightens off the deck, Kamran Ghulam doesn't offer any shot at it.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, on the fifth stump, Mohammad Rizwan comes forward and wants to drive it but gets it through the inner half of bat to mid off for no run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Four!

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, Overpitched on off stump. Mohammad Rizwan digs it out back towards mid on. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, ! Glorious drive that. 

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, ! Crunched! Back of a length, wide outside off, no swing at all, Kamran Ghulam gets enough room to free his arms as he slices it wide of cover for a boundary. With that, 100 comes up for Pakistan!

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Hard length, outside off, shapes away, Mohammad Rizwan lets it go to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller and wide outside off, from over the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan goes for a drive from the front foot. The ball goes wide of cover where Bavuma gets a hand off it and they take a couple of runs. 

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, Oh my word, that is a scary leave. 

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller this time, around off and middle, Mohammad Rizwan shows the full face of the bat from the front foot.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Who bowls now?

Kagiso Rabada to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, 3 runs.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

We are back for the second session!

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Pakistan will be a bit disappointed that, despite managing to see off the first hour without any casualties, they let that position slip. If Rizwan and Ghulam continue to bat in the same counter-attacking fashion, South Africa won't mind it, as it opens avenues for them to strike. It promises to be another entertaining session. Do join us back at 10.40 am GMT for the start of the second session. Cheers!

After the first hour, which saw the tourists reach 36/0, fortunes quickly turned in favour of the hosts. Debutant Corbin Bosch struck with his first delivery in Test cricket, triggering what turned out to be a frenetic hour of play. Dane Paterson soon got into the act, and the visiting side slipped from 36/0 to 56/4, losing 4 wickets for just 20 runs due to a combination of disciplined bowling and indifferent batting. Despite the collapse, Mohammad Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam did not shy away from

Well, that's the end of an entertaining session to kickstart the Boxing Day Test. It turned out to be a tale of two halves, with South Africa dominating the second half of the session to head into the break as the happier of the two sides. Having been sent in to bat, the first hour was always going to be a stern test for Pakistan. Saim Ayub and Shan Masood navigated it unscathed despite a probing opening spell from Kagiso Rabada. There were multiple plays and misses, and on the rare occasions w

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, Same line and length again! Pitched fuller, wide outside off, Kamran Ghulam leaves it. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Marco Jansen to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller this time, around leg, nips back in, Mohammad Rizwan nudges it wide of square leg for a single. 

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, Pushed across the batter, on a good length, Mohammad Rizwan shoulders arms.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Marco Jansen is back into the attack with just under 5 minutes left for Lunch. 4-0-13-0 so far for Jansen.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, Ouch, that must have hurt. 

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on middle stump, nips in. Mohammad Rizwan clips it off his legs in between mid-wicket and mid on. The fielder gives chase as the batters run through for a brace. 

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length, around middle, as the ball climbs onto the batter, Mohammad Rizwan goes deep in the crease and keeps it down wide of square leg for a single to end the over.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Goes fuller this time, around middle and leg, Kamran Ghulam nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single. 

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, 2 runs.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, around middle, shapes in, Mohammad Rizwan clips it wide of square leg for a single. 

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, ! Short and wide and given full treatment. 

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, Brave leave!

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, ! That came out of nowhere. 

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, Four!

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.

Mohammad Rizwan walks out to bat.

Corbin Bosch to Saud Shakeel, Appeal and the bowlers and the keeper go up in absolute surety! But the umpire is unmoved. They decide to challenge the decision. 

Corbin Bosch to Saud Shakeel, 2 runs.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, Back of a length, angled in towards the batter. Kamran Ghulam hops up and tucks it off his hips towards backward square leg for a single. 

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, ! FIFTY up for Pakistan.  

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, Four!

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, No run.

Dane Paterson to Saud Shakeel, Four!

Saud Shakeel comes out to bat at number 5.

Dane Paterson to Babar Azam, ! CAUGHT AT SLIP! Dane has got the big fish!

Dane Paterson to Babar Azam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Kamran Ghulam, Absolute snorter that. 

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Leg bye.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Touch fuller on off stump, goes inward. Babar Azam defends it tentatively under his eyes. 

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, Full and outside off, seams away. Kamran Ghulam leaves it alone. 

Dane Paterson to Kamran Ghulam, No run.

Kamran Ghulam is the new man in.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Second wicket after the drinks! 

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, On a good length, outside off, Saim Ayub lets it go to the keeper. 

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, Uff! A very good outswinger in the channel! Full just outside off, shapes away after pitching, and takes an extra bounce, Saim Ayub goes forward to defend it but withdraws his bat at the last moment.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, A repeat of the last ball! Same full length, wide outside off, outswinger, Babar Azam leaves it alone.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Goes fuller this time, wide outside off, shapes away, Babar Azam doesn't offer any shot at it as the ball sails through to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

A slight hold-up in play as Babar is unhappy with something behind the bowler's arm. The issue has been sorted and we are all good to go now.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, No run.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Four!

Babar Azam walks in at number 3.

Corbin Bosch to Shan Masood, ! CAUGHT! WHAT AN ABSOLUTE DREAM START FOR Corbin Bosch ON DEBUT!

Drinks break! What a riveting first hour of play we have witnessed! There have been numerous plays and misses, with the ball keeping the bowlers thoroughly interested. The Pakistani openers, Shan Masood and Saim Ayub, haven’t looked entirely comfortable but have shown great determination to hang in there. Marco Jansen struggled to find his rhythm in his opening spell, while Kagiso Rabada was relentless and on the money throughout but without any success. It will be the local boy and the debut

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Attacking the front pad, on a good length, Shan Masood ekes out an inside edge due to the sharp inward movement off the deck. The ball rolls through square leg for one more.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Very full but spilled down leg, Shan Masood is late on the tickle.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, This is on a good length, on off, Saim Ayub lunges to defend but the ball comes back in off the deck. The ball catches the inside edge and it rolls behind square on the leg side for one.

Dane Paterson to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, This is on a back of a length, on off, Shan Masood gets on his toes and pushes it back to Rabada.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Sprayed down leg, on a back of a length, Shan Masood looks to help it away by getting inside the line but misses. Good diving take by Kyle Verreynne to his right.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Oh, that could have gone anywhere!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Dane goes past the bat to end the over! This is on a length, on off, Masood is drawn forward in defence but the ball nips away off the deck to whistle past the outside edge.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Edged but the soft hands save Masood! This decks away, on a good length, Shan Masood presents a straight bat to block it out. Gets an outside edge that drops well in front of second slip.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Full again, around off, Shan Masood gets his weight into the shot as he gets on the front foot. Gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid off.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, A loud shout for LBW but that seems to have pitched outside leg!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, This is on a good length, outside off, Shan Masood leaves the ball alone.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No ball!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No ball!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Lands it full now, on off, Saim Ayub defends it right under his eyes.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, ! Streaky!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Leg bye.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Rabada continues to beat the bat!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, 1 run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Edged but it does not carry! Angling across, on a good length, Shan Masood presses forward to defend but he does so with soft hands. As a result, the outside edge does not carry to gully where Marco Jansen gets low to make the stop to his right.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, On middle and leg, on a back of a length, Shan Masood gets on his toes and nudges it through square leg. Shan calls for two immediately and they make it.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Very full, honing in at the stumps, flicked straight to mid-wicket by Shan.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No run.

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, No ball!

Dane Paterson to Shan Masood, Dane beats the bat straight away!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, ! This will help Ayub feel a lot better! Fuller in length, on off, Saim Ayub presses on the front foot and drives it through covers for a boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Was that a chance?

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, On a good length, outside off, Shan Masood resists this time and leaves the ball alone.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, ! Nice shot!

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Beaten! Rabada goes wide of the crease and gets the ball to angle in, on off, on a length, Saim Ayub is forced to play the angle but the ball holds its line and whistles past the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Taken at short leg but not much excitement!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, On a short of a good length, outside off, left alone by Saim.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, On a hard length, over the top of off, Saim Ayub waits on the back foot and steers it along the carpet to gully.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, A bit too straight from Jansen, on the pads, on a length, Shan Masood misses the tickle and gets hit on the thigh pad.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Lands it on a back of a length, over off, Saim Ayub gets on his toes and pushes it wide of cover for a single.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Four!

Halt!

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, An absolute snorter from Jansen!

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, At 137 kph, closer to the off stump and it is full, Saim Ayub angles the bat face slightly and just eases the drive past cover for a couple of runs. Dane Paterson gives it a chase and cuts it off.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Little bit wide again by Rabada, outside off, on a length, Saim Ayub is happy to let it go.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, Going across the batter, that inviting length and line for the drive, full and outside off, Saim Ayub resists and lets it be.

Kagiso Rabada to Saim Ayub, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Rabada bowls it full, on off, Shan Masood presses forward to drive it to the right of the bowler. Gets it off the inner half of the bat and it rolls through mid-wicket for one.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, In and around the off stump line, on a good length, Shan Masood taps it wide of cover and takes the single.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Delivers it on a back of a length, outside off, Shan Masood offers no shot.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, No run.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, 1 run.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Jansen attacks the stumps as he bowls it full, Saim Ayub takes the risk of playing across the line as he looks to flick it away.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Sharp work by Tony!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, At 142 kph, bashed into the deck by Rabada, on a back of a length, around off, Shan Masood has a slight fiddle at the delivery away from his body. Tries to withdraw his bat but it is late by then as the ball goes past the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Closer to the off stump, on a good length, Shan Masood watches the ball closely and shoulders arms.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Angling across the left-hander, on a length, Shan Masood lets it go this time.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Beaten again!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Oh, that's a beauty! On a back of a length, on middle, Shan Masood hangs on the back foot and looks to keep it out with a straight bat. The ball pitches and leaves the left-hander as it whistles past the outside edge.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Bowls it full again does Jansen, not much movement in the air, around off, Saim Ayub leans into the shot and eases the drive but picks out the man at backward point.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Not close enough to make the batter play, outside off, on a good length, Saim Ayub leaves the ball alone. The keeper Kyle Verreynne collects it at shoulder height.

Marco Jansen to Saim Ayub, Lands it full and honing in at the stumps, Saim Ayub lets the ball come to him and pats it in front of mid on with a straight bat.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Much better from Jansen! This is on a good length, nipping back in, on off and middle, Shan Masood looks to get behind the line of the ball to offer a defence. Gets an inside edge that rolls down to deep fine leg for a single.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Another delivery slanting down leg, Shan Masood watches it go past him.

Marco Jansen to Shan Masood, Spilled down leg from over the wicket, on a nagging length, left alone by Shan.

It will be Marco Jansen to steam in from the other end.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Pakistan and Shan Masood are away!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Almost dragged it back onto the stumps!

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, No run.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, In that channel on off, on a back of a length, Shan Masood watches it all the way and makes the leave.

Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, A good lift first up for Rabada as he steams in from over the wicket, on a hard length, at the hips, Shan Masood looks to turn it away on the leg side but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball hits him on the thigh pad and drops in front of Tony de Zorzi at short leg.

All set for the action to commence in this series opener! It’s a cloudy morning with a mix of blue and grey skies in Centurion, but thankfully, it remains dry as the umpires make their way out to the middle. Temba Bavuma and Co. are in a huddle before taking their respective positions in the field. With no Abdullah Shafique in the XI, Pakistan will feature a new opening pair for this game.