Pakistan’s Batting and South Africa’s Struggles
Pakistan continued their fight on day three of the Centurion Test against South Africa, with Mohammad Abbas (2-3) and Khurram Shahzad (1-22) troubling the South African top order. Chasing a target of 147 runs, South Africa lost Tony de Zorzi (2), Ryan Rickelton (0), and Tristan Stubbs (1) before the third day’s play was called off.
Pakistan will approach day four with an attacking mindset, confident they can contain South Africa. On the other hand, despite losing three quick wickets, South Africa still has hope with Bavuma and Markram at the crease, along with a strong batting lineup to follow.
Pakistan’s Batting: Saud Shakeel Shines
In Pakistan’s second innings, Saud Shakeel played a brilliant knock of 84 runs off 113 balls, including 10 boundaries and one six, before being trapped LBW by Jansen. Babar Azam, who was looking solid, was dismissed for 50 runs off 85 balls, with 9 boundaries.
Marco Jansen’s Dominant Bowling
Marco Jansen led the bowling attack for South Africa, taking 6 wickets for 52 runs. Kagiso Rabada took 2 wickets for 6 runs, while Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson each took 1 wicket.
