Match Summary & Key Moments
Pakistan batted first and posted a total of 378 in their first innings, thanks to strong contributions from their top order. CricTracker+2NDTV Sports+2 South Africa replied with 269, giving Pakistan a first-innings lead of 109 runs. CricTracker+1
In their second innings, Pakistan were all out for 167, setting South Africa a target of 277 runs to win. newztodays+4CricTracker+4NDTV Sports+4
Chasing 277, South Africa were bowled out for 183 in 60.5 overs. myKhel+3newztodays+3NDTV Sports+3
The match ended with Pakistan winning by 93 runs. App+3CricTracker+3NDTV Sports+3
Star Performers
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Noman Ali was the hero for Pakistan, taking 10 wickets in the match (6 in the first innings and 4 in the second). newztodays+4App+4CricTracker+4
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Shaheen Shah Afridi also starred, especially in South Africa’s second innings, where he grabbed 4 wickets for 33 in 8.5 overs. App+2NDTV Sports+2
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For South Africa, Dewald Brevis was top scorer in the second innings with 54 runs off 54 balls. NDTV Sports+3App+3CricTracker+3
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Ryan Rickelton played a fighting knock of 45 runs (on a difficult pitch). App+2CricTracker+2
Impact on World Test Championship (WTC) Standings
With this win, Pakistan made a big leap in the WTC points table, overtaking India. myKhel+3The Times of India+3CricTracker+3 South Africa, previously riding a long winning run, now face a setback in the championship race. The Times of India+1
Pakistan now sit high in the standings with a 100% success rate after one match. CricTracker+2NDTV Sports+2
Score Summary
| Team / Innings | Runs | Notes |
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| Pakistan 1st Innings | 378 | Strong top order contributions CricTracker+2NDTV Sports+2 |
| South Africa 1st Innings | 269 | Bowled out, trailing by 109 runs CricTracker+2NDTV Sports+2 |
| Pakistan 2nd Innings | 167 | All out, set target of 277 newztodays+4CricTracker+4NDTV Sports+4 |
| South Africa 2nd Innings | 183 | Failed chase, all out |
In an upset first Test of the series, Pakistan defeated the reigning champions South Africa by 93 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, ending South Africa’s streak of 10 consecutive wins in Test matches. The Times of
