PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Match Day 3: Pakistan in driver's seat in Lahore
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PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Match Day 3: Pakistan in driver's seat in Lahore

PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Match Day 3: Pakistani spinner Noman Ali claimed four wickets as South Africa struggled to 216-6 at stumps on day two of the first Test in Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, despite Tony de Zorzi's unbeaten 81. The visitors trail Pakistan's first innings total of 378 by 162 runs on a turning pitch where all 11 wickets fell to spin bowling on Monday.

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.
14:28 (IST) Oct 13
Score after 24 overs 80 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Ryan Rickelton 37 (73)
  • Wiaan Mulder 17 (36)
Hasan Ali3-2-5-0
0
Overs23.6
Score80 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Maiden from Hasan Ali. Much fuller, on off, Ryan Rickelton digs it to short cover.

14:27 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs23.5
Score80 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Length, on off, Ryan Rickelton punches it to short cover.

14:27 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs23.4
Score80 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Too full, on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to mid off.

14:26 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs23.3
Score80 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Length, on off, Ryan Rickelton punches it to cover.

14:26 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs23.2
Score80 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Much fuller, on leg, Ryan Rickelton blocks it back.

14:25 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs23.1
Score80 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, On a length, on leg, Ryan Rickelton tucks it to short mid-wicket.

14:24 (IST) Oct 13
Score after 23 overs 80 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
000140
  • Wiaan Mulder 17 (36)
  • Ryan Rickelton 37 (67)
Noman Ali10-1-37-1
0
Overs22.6
Score80 - 1

Noman Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Too full, on off, Wiaan Mulder pushes it to mid off.

14:23 (IST) Oct 13
4
Overs22.5
Score80 - 1

Noman Ali to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! Beautifully played! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Wiaan Mulder gets low and sweeps it magnificently through square leg for a boundary.

14:23 (IST) Oct 13
1
Overs22.4
Score76 - 1

Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Tossed up, on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to point for one.

14:22 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs22.3
Score75 - 1

Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Quicker, sliding down leg, Ryan Rickelton looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

14:21 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs22.2
Score75 - 1

Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Full, on leg, Ryan Rickelton blocks it back.

14:21 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs22.1
Score75 - 1

Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Short, turning in, outside off, and it stays low. Ryan Rickelton tries to block it but gets beaten.

14:20 (IST) Oct 13
Score after 22 overs 75 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Wiaan Mulder 13 (34)
  • Ryan Rickelton 36 (63)
Hasan Ali2-1-5-0
0
Overs21.6
Score75 - 1

Hasan Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Much fuller, on off, Wiaan Mulder pushes it to mid off.

14:19 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs21.5
Score75 - 1

Hasan Ali to Wiaan Mulder, A low full toss, on off, Wiaan Mulder pushes it to mid off. Hasan Ali was appealing as he thought it was pad first. They have a chat and decide not to review it. The reply later shows that it was clearly off the full face of Mulder's bat.

14:18 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs21.4
Score75 - 1

Hasan Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Fuller, on off, Wiaan Mulder pushes it to mid off.

14:17 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs21.3
Score75 - 1

Hasan Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Too full, on off, Wiaan Mulder digs it to short cover.

14:17 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs21.2
Score75 - 1

Hasan Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Keeps it full, on leg, Wiaan Mulder flicks it to mid on.

14:16 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs21.1
Score75 - 1

Hasan Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Much fuller, on middle, Wiaan Mulder blocks it back to the bowler.

14:15 (IST) Oct 13
Score after 21 overs 75 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Wiaan Mulder 13 (28)
  • Ryan Rickelton 36 (63)
Sajid Khan9-1-29-0
1
Overs20.6
Score75 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, Short, on off, Wiaan Mulder punches it to cover for one.

14:15 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs20.5
Score74 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, Lands it on leg, Wiaan Mulder blocks it to the fielder at short leg.

14:14 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs20.4
Score74 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, Flatter, on off, Wiaan Mulder leans on and blocks it back.

14:14 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs20.3
Score74 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, Quicker, on middle, Wiaan Mulder knocks it to mid on. Dot again.

14:14 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs20.2
Score74 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, Keeps it full, on leg, Wiaan Mulder flicks it to short mid-wicket.

14:14 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs20.1
Score74 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, Much fuller, on off, Wiaan Mulder blocks it back to the bowler.

14:11 (IST) Oct 13

Drinks! Nauman Ali's spin woes have struck South Africa, breaking their opening stand at 45. Aiden Markram's departure has been followed by a cautious approach from Wiaan Mulder and Ryan Rickelton, who've managed to add 29 runs together. Nonetheless, South Africa trails by a significant 304 runs, and the visitors will be keen to get back on track. Lets see how it pans out...

14:09 (IST) Oct 13
Score after 20 overs 74 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
100400
  • Ryan Rickelton 36 (63)
  • Wiaan Mulder 12 (22)
Hasan Ali1-0-5-0
0
Overs19.6
Score74 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Too full, on off, Ryan Rickelton digs it to short cover.

14:09 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs19.5
Score74 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Too full, on off, Ryan Rickelton taps it to mid off.

14:08 (IST) Oct 13
4
Overs19.4
Score74 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Finds the gap with perfection! On a length, outside off, Ryan Rickelton stays back and cuts it magnificently through backward point for a boundary.

14:08 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs19.3
Score70 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, A yorker, right into the blockhole, Ryan Rickelton digs it back to the bowler.

14:07 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs19.2
Score70 - 1

Hasan Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Keeps it full, on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to cover.

14:06 (IST) Oct 13
1
Overs19.1
Score70 - 1

Hasan Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Hasan Ali comes into the attack and bowls a fuller one, on off, Wiaan Mulder leans on and blocks it to cover.

14:05 (IST) Oct 13
Score after 19 overs 69 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
004000
  • Ryan Rickelton 32 (58)
  • Wiaan Mulder 11 (21)
Sajid Khan8-1-28-0
0
Overs18.6
Score69 - 1

Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Flatter, on off, Ryan Rickelton blocks it to short cover.

14:05 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs18.5
Score69 - 1

Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Quicker, outside off, Ryan Rickelton looks to reverse sweep it but misses.

14:04 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs18.4
Score69 - 1

Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Short, on off, Ryan Rickelton blocks it back.

14:03 (IST) Oct 13
4
Overs18.3
Score69 - 1

Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Not where he intended! Full, on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton gets low and looks to sweep it. Gets a bottom edge as the ball goes through fine leg for a boundary.

14:03 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs18.2
Score65 - 1

Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Keeps it full, on leg, Ryan Rickelton leans on and blocks it back.

14:03 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs18.1
Score65 - 1

Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Much fuller, on off, Ryan Rickelton blocks it back to the bowler.

14:02 (IST) Oct 13
Score after 18 overs 65 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Wiaan Mulder 11 (21)
  • Ryan Rickelton 28 (52)
Noman Ali9-1-32-1
0
Overs17.6
Score65 - 1

Noman Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Flatter, on off, Wiaan Mulder blocks it to the cover fielder. 

14:01 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs17.5
Score65 - 1

Noman Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Keeps it full, on leg, Wiaan Mulder blocks it back to the bowler.

14:01 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs17.4
Score65 - 1

Noman Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Flatter, on middle, Wiaan Mulder fends it back to the bowler.

14:00 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs17.3
Score65 - 1

Noman Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Much fuller, on off, Wiaan Mulder taps it to cover.

14:00 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs17.2
Score65 - 1

Noman Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Bowls it on off, Wiaan Mulder leans on and blocks it to mid off.

14:00 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs17.1
Score65 - 1

Noman Ali to Wiaan Mulder, Full, on leg, Wiaan Mulder blocks it to mid off.

13:58 (IST) Oct 13
Score after 17 overs 65 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
400104
  • Ryan Rickelton 28 (52)
  • Wiaan Mulder 11 (15)
Sajid Khan7-1-24-0
4
Overs16.6
Score65 - 1

Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR! Well played! Short ball, on middle and leg, Ryan Rickelton rocks back and pulls it magnificently over mid-wicket for a boundary.

13:58 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs16.5
Score61 - 1

Sajid Khan to Ryan Rickelton, Much fuller, on leg, Ryan Rickelton digs it back towards the bowler.

13:58 (IST) Oct 13
1
Overs16.4
Score61 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, Flatter, on leg, Wiaan Mulder knocks it down the ground for a single.

13:57 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs16.3
Score60 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, Too full, on off, Wiaan Mulder blocks it back.

13:57 (IST) Oct 13
0
Overs16.2
Score60 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, Short, turning in, Wiaan Mulder flicks it to square leg.

13:56 (IST) Oct 13
4
Overs16.1
Score60 - 1

Sajid Khan to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! Excellent from Wiaan Mulder! Much fuller, outside off, Wiaan Mulder gets low and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a magnificent boundary.

13:55 (IST) Oct 13
Score after 16 overs 56 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
000410
  • Ryan Rickelton 24 (50)
  • Wiaan Mulder 6 (11)
Noman Ali8-0-32-1
0
Overs15.6
Score56 - 1

Noman Ali to Ryan Rickelton, Turn and bounce, outside off, Ryan Rickelton looks to block it but gets beaten.

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PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Match Day 3: Pakistan spinner Noman Ali claimed four wickets as South Africa reached 216-6 on the second day of the first Test in Lahore on Monday. South Africa trails by 162 runs, with Tony de Zorzi standing unbeaten at 81 on a challenging batting surface after Pakistan posted 378 in their first innings.

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.