Noman Ali makes spinroads into South Africa's resistance
The spinner picked up four of the six SA wickets to fall after Pakistan were dismissed for 378
12/10Stumps
1st Test, South Africa tour of Pakistan at Lahore, Oct 12-16 2025
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
216/6 * (67 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.22
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
22/1 (2.2)
12/10Stumps
1st Test, South Africa tour of Pakistan at Lahore, Oct 12-16 2025
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
216/6 * (67 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.22
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
22/1 (2.2)
Day 2
Day 1
Imam, Masood, Rizwan and Agha fifties hand Pakistan opening-day honours
SA's spin trio of Muthusamy, Harmer and Subrayen took 4 for 248 on a Lahore pitch already showing signs of turn
Others
South Africa hit a bump on the road to India and Sri Lanka
The world Test champions will be judged on how they play spin in the subcontinent in this cycle
Lahore was all about Babar, but the applause went to those around him
The crowd favourite hit a rut after a bright start as the promised turn arrived, but it was his team-mates who saved the day for Pakistan
South Africa begin WTC title defence as Pakistan eye home revival
Contrasting sides meet in spin-friendly conditions as Test cricket returns to Gaddafi Stadium