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PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Match Day 3: Pakistan in driver's seat in Lahore
South African spinner Senuran Muthusamy recorded career-best figures of 6-117 to wrap up Pakistan's innings early in the day. De Zorzi remained not out alongside Muthusamy on six at close of play.
De Zorzi's resolute innings included nine boundaries and a six while facing Noman Ali, who finished with figures of 4-85.
The South African innings started promisingly with an opening stand of 45 before Noman removed captain Aiden Markram for 20 and Wiaan Mulder for 17, both caught by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.
Ryan Rickelton and De Zorzi then constructed a 94-run partnership for the third wicket, with Rickelton scoring an aggressive 71 featuring two sixes and nine boundaries.
Part-time spinner Salman Agha broke the partnership when Babar Azam caught Rickelton in the slips. Noman returned to dismiss Tristan Stubbs for eight and Kyle Verreynne for two, while Sajid Khan removed Dewald Brevis for a golden duck.
"We need to get them out as early as possible and a 120-run lead would help us win this Test," said Noman. "This pitch will further help spinners in the coming days so it's good for us."
Earlier, Pakistan's innings concluded quickly as they lost their final five wickets for just 16 runs. Muthusamy, who improved upon his previous best of 4-45 against Bangladesh, led the bowling attack.
"It was really nice to add value to the team by getting wickets," Muthusamy said. "It was not ideal to have lost wicket close to stumps, but we will fight back tomorrow."
Salman Agha's innings of 93, containing five fours and three sixes, ended when Prenelan Subrayen caught him in the deep. Subrayen finished with 2-78.
Agha and Rizwan extended their sixth-wicket partnership to 163 before Muthusamy struck three times in the 12th over of the day.
Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Patience pays for Ryan Rickelton as he gets one in his radar. Tossed up, wide of off, Ryan Rickelton gets closer to the pitch of this and drives this all along the ground through the cover region for a boundary.
Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Seam up, fuller on off, Ryan strides to the pitch and blocks.
Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Flighted on off, Ryan Rickelton drives this to extra cover for no run.
Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Fuller on off, Ryan Rickelton drives this to cover for no run.
Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Quicker one on off, Ryan Rickelton blocks.
- Aiden Markram 13 (22)
- Ryan Rickelton 7 (21)
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, Fuller on off, Aiden Markram gets right on top of the bounce here and keeps it out.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Slower on off, Ryan Rickelton backs away and pushes this through cover for one.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Tossed up on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes this towards silly point.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Floater on the pads, Ryan Rickelton blocks this.
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, Fuller, in the stick, Aiden Markram goes deep and pushes this to long on for one.
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, Tossed up on off, Aiden Markram jams this out.
- Aiden Markram 12 (19)
- Ryan Rickelton 6 (18)
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Tossed up on off, Aiden Markram dabs this gently in front of short cover to his left and takes a sharp single. Shaheen Afridi aggressively runs towards the ball and throws it to the keeper's end but a poor bit of keeping from Mohammad Rizwan, who let's this get past him without any backup behind gifts Aiden Markram a boundary for overthorws.
Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Tossed up on the pads, Ryan Rickelton flicks this to long on for one.
Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Floated around off, Ryan Rickelton pokes tentatively at it but gets beaten.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Tossed up on middle and leg, Aiden Markram drives this to long off for one.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, A bit too full, on off, Aiden Markram thumps this to short cover.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Fuller around off, Aiden Markram defends this off his front foot.
- Ryan Rickelton 5 (16)
- Aiden Markram 6 (15)
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Fuller on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes this to the bowler's right for no run.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Fuller on off, Ryan Rickelton defends this one.
Sajid Khan to Aiden Markram, Quicker and flatter on off, Aiden Markram punches tihs through cover for one.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Short and wide on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes this through cover for a single.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Tossed up on off, Ryan Rickelton blocks this out.
Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Fuller on the pads, Ryan Rickelton tucks this to mid on for no run.
We are all set for the post-Lunch session. Ryan Rickelton will be taking strike against Sajid Khan. Aiden Markram will take his position as the non-striker to resume proceedings post Lunch.
... DAY 2, SESSION 2...
Earlier, Senuran Muthusamy's brilliant spell brought South Africa back into the game, dismantling Pakistan's batting lineup. Muthusamy claimed his maiden six-wicket haul, picking up crucial wickets to bowl Pakistan out for 378. Pakistan's promising start was derailed as Muthusamy's spin magic took over, removing Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, and Sajid Khan in a single over. Salman Agha's resistance was admirable, but he fell 7 short of a century. Pakistan's chances of reaching 450 were hindered by collapses and Muthusamy's exceptional bowling. The hosts' notable partnerships were Imam-ul-Haq-Shan Masood earlier in the game and Mohammad Rizwan-Salman Agha right after the first collapse. Right then, South Africa have passed the small hurdle of not losing any wickets. The openers' next job will be to test themselves under tough conditions and see out the second session. It won't be easy as expect Pakistan to go with Noman Ali - Sajid Khan right throughout the session. Stay tuned for the post-Lunch session.
So, South Africa survive the small phase and goes into the break unhurt. A good start to Day 2 for the visitors. They have picked the remaining five wickets of the Pakistani team by giving away just 65 runs.
- Aiden Markram 5 (14)
- Ryan Rickelton 4 (11)
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Fuller delivery, around off, turning away. Aiden Markram prods and splices his defensive shot to second slip. That will be LUNCH.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Spills it full and on the pads, Aiden Markram clips it through mid-wicket for a brace.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Too full and outside off, bit wide and Aiden Markram plays it on the off side.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Gives a bit of flight and bowls it on off, Aiden Markram drives it to deep cover for a couple of easy runs.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Very full and around off, played back to the bowler.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Floated full and on middle, Aiden Markram blocks on the front foot.
- Ryan Rickelton 4 (11)
- Aiden Markram 1 (8)
Shaheen Afridi to Ryan Rickelton, Spills it full and down the leg side. Rickelton looks to flick but misses. Mohammad Rizwan picks up low and has hurt his right hand in the process. Seems fine though.
Shaheen Afridi to Ryan Rickelton, Pushes it full and around off, Rickelton defends it to silly mid off.
Shaheen Afridi to Ryan Rickelton, Touch fuller and around off, comes with an angle, defended out.
Shaheen Afridi to Ryan Rickelton, On a good length and just outside off. Rickelton hits it well but Shaheen Afridi evenly, stops well in his follow-through. Saves a boundary there.
Shaheen Afridi to Ryan Rickelton, Goes short and on leg, Rickelton ducks under it.
Shaheen Afridi to Ryan Rickelton, Drops it full and on middle, Rickelton blocks it on the off side.
- Aiden Markram 1 (8)
- Ryan Rickelton 4 (5)
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Testing over by Ali! Lands it on the seam once again, gets it to turn away sharply. Aiden Markram withdraws his bat in time and lets it go.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Tossed up on middle, Aiden Markram lunges forward and blocks.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Too full and floated around off, Aiden Markram leans to defend it solidly.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Tossed up on middle, defended out.
A stumping appeal has been taken upstairs. Aiden Markram seems to be fine.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Noman Ali lands it on middle, inside the line and makes it to spin away. Aiden Markram is drawn to defend with a big stride forward but misses and gets beaten. The keeper collects and clips the bails off. The replay shows his back foot was well grounded.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Sharp turn and bounce! On the shorter side, lands on the seam and spins away with some extra bounce. Aiden Markram thinks to push it but lets it go in the end.
Noman Ali to Aiden Markram, Noman Ali begins with a fuller delivery on middle. Aiden Markram defends on the front foot.
Noman Ali to bowl from the other end.
- Ryan Rickelton 4 (5)
- Aiden Markram 1 (1)
Shaheen Afridi to Ryan Rickelton, Pushes it full and in the slot. Rickelton plays with soft hands to mid on.
Shaheen Afridi to Ryan Rickelton, Pulls his length back by a bit, this is around off, Rickelton presses forward and defends.
South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy earlier recorded career-best figures of 6-117, including three wickets in four deliveries, to help wrap up Pakistan's innings in the morning session.
Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha fell short of a century, being dismissed for 93 as the last wicket of their innings.
De Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton (71) provided stability to South Africa's innings with a crucial 94-run partnership for the third wicket, taking the score to 174-2 before a collapse saw them lose four wickets for just 26 runs.
Captain Aiden Markram reached the milestone of 3,000 Test runs before being dismissed for 20, while Wiaan Mulder was caught behind off Noman Ali for 17.
The partnership between Rickelton and de Zorzi proved effective against Pakistan's spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, with both batsmen showing good footwork and deep crease play.
The promising stand was broken when Salman Agha induced an edge from Rickelton, with Babar Azam taking a spectacular one-handed catch in the slips.
De Zorzi overcame a nervous start, edging two boundaries through the slips off Hasan Ali, before settling in against the spinners with an impressive display of shot-making.
South Africa's inexperienced duo of Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brevis struggled against spin, with Stubbs edging behind for 8 and Brevis falling for a duck to Sajid Khan.
Noman Ali further strengthened Pakistan's position by dismissing Kyle Verreynne lbw before stumps.
Match Statistics
Venue
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
