South Africa vs Pakistan
Date: December 25, 2024
Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
Result: South Africa won by 2 wickets
Match Summary
South Africa vs Pakistan: The 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Centurion turned into a thrilling contest as the hosts clinched a narrow 2-wicket victory on the fourth day. The game showcased exceptional bowling performances, gritty batting, and moments of individual brilliance, providing fans with a memorable encounter.
1st Innings – Pakistan
Pakistan’s first innings were a mix of resilience and quick wickets, and the team scored 211 runs in 57.3 overs. South Africa’s bowlers kept the pressure on from the start, with Dane Paterson leading the attack with a five-wicket haul.
South Africa vs Pakistan
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Pakistan Batting
| Batsman | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood (c) | 17 | 58 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 29.31 |
| Saim Ayub | 14 | 35 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Babar Azam | 4 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Kamran Ghulam | 54 | 71 | 104 | 8 | 1 | 76.05 |
| Saud Shakeel | 14 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 233.33 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (†) | 27 | 62 | 95 | 2 | 0 | 43.54 |
| Salman Agha | 18 | 34 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 52.94 |
| Aamer Jamal | 28 | 27 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 103.70 |
| Naseem Shah | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Khurram Shahzad | 11 | 16 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 68.75 |
| Mohammad Abbas | 10* | 28 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 35.71 |
| Extras (b 4, lb 5, nb 5) | 14 | |||||
| Total (57.3 Ov, RR: 3.66) | 211 |
Fall of Wickets: 36-1 (Shan Masood, 14.1 ov), 40-2 (Saim Ayub, 15.4 ov), 41-3 (Babar Azam, 17.2 ov), 56-4 (Saud Shakeel, 18.3 ov), 137-5 (Kamran Ghulam, 37.6 ov), 142-6 (Mohammad Rizwan, 39.6 ov), 189-7 (Aamer Jamal, 48.5 ov), 189-8 (Salman Agha, 49.6 ov), 189-9 (Naseem Shah, 50.1 ov), 211-10 (Khurram Shahzad, 57.3 ov).
South Africa Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | Econ |
| Marco Jansen | 12.3 | 2 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 3.68 |
| Corbin Bosch | 14 | 2 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Dane Paterson | 16 | 3 | 55 | 5 | 2 | 3.44 |
1st Innings – South Africa
South Africa vs Pakistan: In reply, South Africa’s first innings saw a commanding performance by their batsmen, who built a substantial lead by scoring 353 runs. Keegan Petersen anchored the innings with a gritty century, supported by valuable contributions from the middle order.
South Africa Batting
| Batsman | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Aiden Markram | 32 | 75 | 98 | 5 | 0 | 42.67 |
| Dean Elgar (c) | 45 | 93 | 121 | 6 | 0 | 48.39 |
| Keegan Petersen | 128 | 221 | 302 | 14 | 1 | 57.92 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 54 | 84 | 123 | 6 | 0 | 64.29 |
| Kyle Verreynne (†) | 24 | 45 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 53.33 |
| Marco Jansen | 18 | 25 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 72.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | 14 | 28 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 19 | 31 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 61.29 |
| Paterson | 6 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 8* | 20 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Extras (b 6, lb 4, nb 6) | 5 | |||||
| Total (98.1 Ov, RR: 3.60) | 353 |
Fall of Wickets: 67-1 (Markram, 21.1 ov), 111-2 (Elgar, 33.3 ov), 248-3 (van der Dussen, 71.4 ov), 278-4 (Petersen, 80.1 ov), 305-5 (Verreynne, 85.6 ov), 316-6 (Jansen, 89.3 ov), 326-7 (Bosch, 92.6 ov), 342-8 (Rabada, 96.3 ov), 353-9 (Paterson, 98.1 ov).
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | Econ |
| Naseem Shah | 24.1 | 5 | 89 | 4 | 2 | 3.68 |
| Mohammad Abbas | 22 | 7 | 76 | 3 | 0 | 3.45 |
| Aamer Jamal | 20 | 3 | 62 | 2 | 1 | 3.10 |
| Salman Agha | 12 | 1 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 4.25 |
2nd Innings – Pakistan
Pakistan’s second innings were a marginal improvement, scoring 239 runs. Kamran Ghulam again led the batting with a determined half-century, but South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack restricted their lead.
Pakistan Batting
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
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Fall of Wickets: TBD
South Africa Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | Econ |
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2nd Innings – South Africa
Chasing a target of 98, South Africa faced a scare as Pakistan’s bowlers came hard. However, their lower-order batsmen held their nerve to secure a 2-wicket victory.
South Africa Batting
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
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Key Highlights
- Keegan Petersen’s Century: A standout performance in the first innings.
- Paterson’s Five-Wicket Haul: The decisive factor in restricting Pakistan.
- Thrilling Chase: South Africa overcame a spirited fightback from Pakistan’s bowlers.
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