The second Day of the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Senuran muthusamy six wickets haul brought South Africa roaring back into the game after Pakistan appeared firmly in control. The day was defined by Salman Ali Agha determined 93 innings and Tony de zorzi lead with bat for south Africa.
Resuming their first innings at 313/5 , Pakistan looked set for a massive total with Mohammad Rizwan 62* and salman Ali Agha 52 * continuing from their overnight partnership. The duo displayed great composure early in the morning session, countering south africa bowling attack with sound technique and calculated stroke play. Rizwan rotated the strike smartly, while salman Played the role dispatching losse deliveries.
Both added 49 runs together, Senuran muthusamy turned the match on its head. The left arm spinner found sharp turn and drift dismissing Rizwan for 68 , that break through triggered a dramatic collapse, as Pakistan lost their final five wickets for only 16 runs .
Salman Ali Agha,who had anchored the Innings brilliantly,fell agonizingly short of a his 4th test century. Scoring a resilient 93 off 145 balls ,his dismissal marked the end of pakistan innings at 378 all out.
South Africa bowling, Senuran muthusamy finished with exceptional figures of 6/117 , his best figure in test cricket, while Prenelan Subrayen 2/78, and Rabada,Harmer took 1 wicket each.
South Africa openers gave steady Start, Markram and Rickelton Added 45 runs together, Aiden Markram departed on 20 , while wiaan Mulder managed only 17 .
Ryan Rickelton and Tony De zorzi who composed the innings , countering pakistan spinners with patient batting, together 94 run stand briefly titled the momentum towards south africa, Ryan Rickelton added 71 valuable run , after Rickelton wickets south africa losse 3 quick wickets, Dewald Brevis departed without scoring, while Tristan Stubbs added only 8 and Kyle Verreynne only 2.
At the end of Play South Africa 216/6 , still trailing by 162 runs , Tony De zorzi unbeaten 81 and Senuran muthusamy steady on 6 not out.
Pakistan bowling, Noman Ali pick of the bowlers 4/85 while Sajid Khan and salman Ali Agha took 1 wicket each .
Day 3 Outlook
Day 3 in Lahore promises a tense battle as Pakistan hold a 162 run lead . The pitch has started turning, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan who vital for Pakistan, try to wrap up South Africa innings as soon as possible take important lead while South Africa will aim to stabilize and reduce the deficit, making the morning session pivotal in determining which side gains the upper hand.