In the second test, South Africa’s first innings ended at 404 runs. In this test match being played in Rawalpindi, it has got a lead of 71 runs over Pakistan. Actually, when the African team was bowling, Keshav Maharaj had dismissed 7 batsmen of the Pakistani team. Now the number 11 batsman has also overpowered the Pakistani bowlers. The partnership of 98 runs for the last wicket was possible because all the batsmen were playing in the playing eleven of South Africa.

All batsmen in playing eleven

If we look at the playing eleven of South Africa, captain Aiden Markram is in it. Markram opened with Ryan Rickelton, followed by Tristan Stubbs and Tony DeGeorge, playing at number three and four respectively, scoring half-centuries of 76 and 55 runs. Dewald Brevis, who came at number five, could not open his account. After him came wicketkeeper Kyle Verreyen and Senuran Muthuswamy, who came to play at number 7, is a batting all-rounder, who returned unbeaten after scoring 89 runs in the first innings of the Rawalpindi Test.

Simon Harmer is playing as a bowler, but his first-class figures show something else. Because he has 2 centuries and 33 fifties in his first-class career. Marco Jansen is one of the world famous all-rounders, who was seen batting at number-9 against Pakistan. Keshav Maharaj calls himself a bowler, but his batting figures, especially in Tests, prove him to be an all-rounder.

Kagiso Rabada came to bat at number 11, who has played an inning of 71 runs against Pakistan. This is the first half-century of his Test career, but Rabada has been proving earlier also that he has plenty of classic shots.

lead of 71 runs

Pakistan had scored 333 runs in the first innings. In response, South Africa’s 9 wickets fell at 306 runs. But after this, a partnership of 98 runs was made between Kagiso Rabada and Senuran Muthuswamy, due to which South Africa scored 404 runs in the first innings. They got a lead of 71 runs over Pakistan in the first innings.

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The second test match is being played between Pakistan and South Africa in Rawalpindi. On the first day of this test, Pakistan scored 259 runs at the loss of 5 wickets. At the time of stumps, Saud Shakeel returned unbeaten on 42 and Salman Agha on 10 runs. Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took two wickets each for South Africa. Star batsman Babar Azam also flopped in this test.

Captain Shan Masood missed a century

In the second test also, Pakistan’s condition remained the same as in the first test. The top order gave a strong start, but the middle order failed completely. At one time Pakistan’s score was 146 runs for one wicket. At the same time, Pakistan team lost 5 wickets till 246. Captain Shan Masood missed a century. He scored 87 runs in 176 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes. Masood was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj. Opener Abdullah Shafiq also scored a half-century. Shafiq scored 57 runs in 146 balls with the help of four fours.

Babar Azam flopped again

Babar Azam, who has been struggling with poor form for a long time, once again flopped. Babar scored 16 runs in 22 balls with the help of three fours. Rizwan’s bat did not even work in this test. Rizwan was out after scoring 19 runs. Babar was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj, while Rizwan was sent to the pavilion by Rabada.

Salman Aga and Saud Shakeel returned unbeaten

Saud Shakeel returned unbeaten on 42 runs with the help of three fours in 105 balls. Whereas Salman Agha is on 10 runs in 25 balls with one four. There is only a partnership of 13 runs between the two. On the second day, Pakistan team will expect a big innings from these two.

Test debut of 39 year old player

Pakistan has given a chance to 39 year old Asif Afridi to debut in this test. At present his age is 47 years 284 days, but in December he will complete 39 years. Asif has become the second oldest cricketer to debut in Test cricket for Pakistan. The oldest player to debut for Pakistan in Test cricket is Miran Baksh, who debuted against Team India in 1955 at the age of 47 years and 284 days.