1st Test: Noman Ali’s 10-for seals 93-run win for Pakistan over South Africa
Pakistan’s spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan played a crucial role, while Shaheen Shah Afridi finished the match, as the hosts won by 93 runs over South Africa.
The victory gave Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and ended South Africa’s 10-Test winning streak, the longest in their history.
Defending a target of 276, Pakistan maintained control on a surface that had become increasingly difficult for batting, with their spinners exploiting the deteriorating pitch.
The chase was rendered even more improbable as Pakistan’s spinners exploited the sharply deteriorating pitch.
Pakistan leads the series 1-0. Author summary: Pakistan wins 1st test.
- Pakistan won by 93 runs.
- Ended South Africa’s 10-Test winning streak.
- Pakistan leads the series 1-0.