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00:00It's a lovely morning here in Pindy, and we are gathered here for Vigotel Mobile presents
00:15Pankal Floor Test Series 2025, second test, day one, and it once again promises to be
00:21an examination of skill, resilience, and how good you are on a spinning track.
00:26Here, Pakistan making a change, and it's Asif Afridi who's making his Test Match debut,
00:37and Hasan Ali is the man who's missed out, otherwise it looks a well-settled unit.
00:43I've got Sean Pollock here with me, Polly, South Africa, all yours.
00:46Yeah, they have to find a way to win the next Test Match, try and level up the series, so
00:50the changes, Vion Milder misses out, Stubbs moves to number three, and then Marka Jansson,
00:55the All-Rounders reintroduced into this national team, and they're hoping he can have an impact
00:59with both bat and ball, and Kesha Mahroj has recovered.
01:02He did a first-class game back in South Africa, bowled almost 50 overs, so he's passed the fitness
01:07test, and with all the performances he's put over the last few years, straight back into
01:11the starting unit here for South Africa.
01:13Having to bowl first, what impact can those five bowlers on the bottom line make in this
01:19first, and it's a good toss to win for Pakistan, Sean Masood there, opting to bat straight away,
01:27no hesitations whatsoever, it looks a brittle pitch, it looks a pitch that will offer a lot
01:32of assistance to spinners, and to some reverse as well.
01:36I think it's more brittle than the one that we played on at Lahore.
01:40South Africa would be hoping to make a comeback by applying the lessons learned from the loss.
01:49Here we go.
01:52I think we're going to get more pace in this surface.
01:55It's definitely as abrasive.
01:57When you rub your hands on it, it feels like a, I don't know, trying like a brusty brush.
02:01That's gone through the field, and probably will hit the fence now.
02:11That's a better option for Abdullah Shafiq, because the ball that carried in the slips,
02:15or not carried actually in the slips, was a ginger try at defense.
02:21Upish, and slicing it away from the fielder at point.
02:28Drive, and beautifully played through the offside.
02:30That is such a good shot, in total control, and brilliant shot.
02:38That one may be a little bit overpitched.
02:40He would have wanted it just a touch shorter than that, but don't take away from the shot.
02:44That's beautifully played by Imamo Olhak.
02:52And it's been good batting from the left-hander.
02:54That's the second drive that's played so nicely.
03:00On a flatter surface like this on day one, you can just play that shot.
03:04On something that's got a little bit of seam movement, and maybe movement through the air,
03:07you're probably looking to shoulder arms and let that go through.
03:09Yeah, that's a beautiful drive.
03:16Misses the man at Miran.
03:17Now that is class.
03:22Abdullah Shafiq likes to get on that front foot and hit down the ground.
03:26That one didn't seem back in, so it's all good.
03:28It's been his day.
03:37Abdullah Shafiq has played quite a few false strokes, and he's been lucky to survive.
03:43Oh, that's one.
03:53Balled him.
03:54What a start from Harmer.
03:57Changed the trajectory.
03:58Give a tweak to the ball.
04:00And the pitch responded.
04:03This is a big wicket.
04:05The faster ballers struggle to dislodge the openers.
04:08And it's the off-spinner who came to the fore.
04:12And what a delivery.
04:14The ball to a left-hander.
04:16Imam, for once, fails at Ravel Pindi.
04:20Out for 17, 35 for one.
04:24Captain, Shan Masood walks in.
04:28Use of the feet, and that's nasty played.
04:30We got the feeling that he was chomping at the bit to get his innings underway.
04:34Looking to be aggressive, and he decides to pick the first delivery of the Harmer over,
04:39and executes well.
04:41And once he's off the mark, he decided, okay, I'm going to take Harmer on.
04:45He did it in Lahore also, and he's doing it again.
04:49This was a beautiful shot, right from the middle of the bat.
04:54Use of the feet again, and the execution just as good.
04:58Oh, what a catch.
05:00Get him in.
05:02Comfortable.
05:02Very nicely taken in the deep, and beautifully hit by Shan Masood.
05:08He's not letting Harmer settle.
05:11Saw him coming out, ball quicker, but he made up his mind,
05:16and he made sure that he goes with the shot.
05:19And watch this for a catch.
05:21Comfortable.
05:22Aussie style, no problem.
05:27Nasty sweep.
05:28There's no one back on that leg side.
05:31Wasn't a bad delivery.
05:32Right at stumps, but Abdullah Shafiq down on his knee very early,
05:37and because there was no fielder in the deep, I had no sort of fear laying that shot.
05:50Use of the feet.
05:51There's a man back there, but it doesn't matter.
05:53That is way back.
05:55Kahisa Rabada is stationed down there at Longhorn.
05:57Shan Masood always talks about playing aggressively in test match cricket also, and he's leading from the front, showing his team and his teammates, batters, that this is how we're going to play.
06:13Down the track, gets it past the man at mid-off.
06:18That's good batting from Shan Masood.
06:20He's absolutely nailing them.
06:23You can express yourself because the ball is not turning mild.
06:26And if you use your feet against a left-handed batsman, you'll get benefit.
06:33What's the body line feel?
06:43And that is the last ball of the over, and empires will call lunch.
06:49Pakistan safely placed.
06:52Brilliantly placed, in fact.
06:53After winning the toss, they needed this start, and they've got one.
06:57And South Africa, once again, under the kosh.
07:01They need to bring their A-game after lunch.
07:06Yeah, if you win the toss and decide to bat first, that's where you want to be.
07:10In a test match.
07:12At the end of first session.
07:15Not losing too many wickets.
07:17Scoring at a good rate.
07:19And that's what Pakistani batters have done.
07:23Yeah, bulk of balling was done by the spinners.
07:28Imam looked good for his 17.
07:30Before, he was dismissed by Hama with a beauty.
07:34And that this partnership is growing.
07:39And at lunch, Pakistan, Boston, South Africa.
07:43Just a wicket down, and runs on the board.
07:4717 overs were bowled by South African spinners.
07:50Rabada bowled just one spell.
07:52Jansen came back for the second one.
07:55But it's Pakistan all the way.
07:57And South Africa will have to find form come the second and the third session.
08:02We saw a little bit of reverse just before lunch from Jansen.
08:10So hopefully, he'll get something out of surface.
08:20Poked at it outside the off stump for a boundary.
08:23But that also brings 100 for Pakistan.
08:28Right.
08:29The field is in.
08:30He's on 49.
08:35Gets it away for a single.
08:37Maybe two for Shan Masood.
08:39And a lovely 50 from Pakistan, captain.
08:44His fourth 50-plus score in last eight test match innings.
08:49Leading from the front.
08:51And he's adding value to the dugout.
08:53Good crowd in.
08:59Yeah.
08:59And roll Pindy.
09:06Dola Shafiq into the offside.
09:08Gets to his 50.
09:10Sixth test match.
09:1150 for him.
09:13But importantly, it's the first score of 50 or more after seven test innings.
09:20He's had his luck.
09:21But it's a ground where he likes to bat on his rival Pindy.
09:25And he wants to convert this even further.
09:29This time, oh, another chance.
09:35Another one.
09:37He'll be disappointed because what's the batter using his feet with Shafiq going down?
09:41He's got plenty of time.
09:44He should definitely grab it.
09:45Yes, it's probably bounced more than he expected.
09:50Getting the ball to spin sharply.
09:52Well, South Africans probably have Abdullah Shafiq.
09:55Not given by the on-field umpire.
09:59Adam Markram.
10:00The focus is on Adam Markram.
10:02Yes.
10:04He'll go for it.
10:06So, Chris, I've got a spike as the ball is next to the bat.
10:09And I've got no gap between bat and ball.
10:11So, you'll be overturning your decision to out.
10:14Chris, you're on screen now.
10:16Abdullah Shafiq.
10:18Squeeze down the leg side.
10:21In cricket, as a baller, you ball so many good deliveries without any luck.
10:26And then, on an ordinary delivery,
10:29you've managed to pick up a wicket.
10:31And that two of a set batsman.
10:33That is the beauty of the game.
10:36He goes after scoring 57 of 146.
10:39Two down for 146.
10:40Yeah, there's certainly this buzz and energy in the aisles.
10:53Fans cheering Barbara Asim.
10:5461 matches.
10:56Over 4,000 runs.
10:58Cuts it well.
11:03Finds the fence.
11:05It's a beautiful shot because he picked up the length early.
11:08Not a great delivery, but it's great for the fans.
11:13That he's hit his first four.
11:14You know, the ball went through covers and it tells you how slow that ball came to Barbara Asim.
11:27I have plenty of time to decide.
11:29And that is spanked away from Barbara.
11:36Mid-wicket for four.
11:38More problems, more issues for South Africa.
11:42Yeah, a little bit of air and Barbara didn't hold back.
11:46Not the most graceful of shots that he's played over his career.
11:50But he's hit that hard over mid-wicket to the fence.
11:59Cotton wide and thumped away.
12:01Barbara Asim is picking the gaps.
12:04He's off to a start.
12:07Looking really good and crowds really enjoying it.
12:10They literally come for him.
12:12We heard the roar when he walked in.
12:15Maharaj again searching from that front pad.
12:18Oh, shots and taken.
12:20Slough from Maharaj.
12:23A diving to Zorzi.
12:24Picks it up at Sily Midov.
12:27Wow, a special effort from Zorzi at Sily Midov.
12:35The timing of the dive was just perfect.
12:39It was from the middle of the bat.
12:41And watch that.
12:42Just sticking in the fingers.
12:47And that is a massive blow.
12:48Barber gone for 16.
12:51It's 167 for three now.
12:55South Shaqeel walks in.
12:57Didn't have a great test match in Lahore.
13:00Max on 177 for three after having chosen to bat first.
13:06We're wanting South Shaqeel just to defend this and go into tee unscathed.
13:10Does exactly that.
13:15So, a couple of wickets in that session.
13:18The captain still undefeated.
13:20Pakistan at tee.
13:22177 for three courtesy.
13:26Shan Masood who's still there on 77.
13:29Pretty even session.
13:32Pakistan and South Africa.
13:34South Africa managed to pick up two wickets and also control the run rate.
13:40And on the other hand, Pakistan lost two wickets.
13:43They did not lose too many wickets, which we saw in Lahore.
13:46So, Pakistan will feel that they've done their job.
13:52They can just relax for 20 minutes and come back and rebuild this again.
13:56First inning, big total is going to be very, very important.
14:00And one of these, or this part has got to be big.
14:04This is how it stands right now.
14:06477 for three.
14:08Pakistan, Abdullah Shafiq had his luck.
14:12Managed to get 57 of 146 deliveries.
14:15Imam got a beauty from Hamer.
14:18Bowled at 17.
14:20Barbara Azam was brilliantly taken at Sili Midov.
14:25A couple of wickets for Hamer.
14:26One to Maharaj.
14:27Surprises at Muzasami.
14:29So far, has just bowled two overs.
14:31Ten overs each for Rabada and Janssen.
14:34Welcome back to the last session of this day one.
14:49There's a sweep.
14:50Lap sweep for runs.
14:52Probably four.
14:54Beautifully played.
14:55He knew exactly where that fielder was.
14:57Very square.
14:58Played it fine and deft touch and obviously great placement.
15:12Oh, that's beautifully played.
15:14Played it late.
15:16A lot of class from Sal Chakil.
15:19That's well defended in the end, but he'll take three.
15:22And what a save that was.
15:25Full commitment.
15:37That's nicely struck.
15:38That's a beautiful boundary.
15:40Sweep shot.
15:41Played exquisitely.
15:42Absolutely hit off the middle of the bat and he was ready for this.
15:51Got to the length early and swept it in front of mid-wicket.
15:59Goes for that booming in-swinger.
16:02Misses his line altogether.
16:03That is four byes, but there was no chance because it was way down the leg side.
16:14In the air.
16:15Chance.
16:16And this time taken.
16:18Shan Masood with the sweep shot.
16:20The top edge.
16:22And it has been caught around the corner.
16:25Misses out.
16:25Out for 87.
16:26The captain.
16:28It's a slow-paced delivery ball by Maharaj.
16:3176 kilometers an hour.
16:34Looped it up outside the off-stump of Shan Masood who couldn't help himself.
16:41Extra bounce.
16:41Extra kick.
16:43Ball.
16:44Bat closing first.
16:45Made sure he closes his hand this time.
16:48This South African fielder.
16:49Janssen picking up a wonderful catch.
16:52And a wicket for Maharaj.
16:53And this is his second wicket.
16:56And Shan Masood couldn't get to his three-figure mark.
16:59Gone for 87.
17:01It's 1-2-1 for four.
17:05Mohamed Erdogan.
17:06Walks in at number six.
17:12Hit it hard.
17:14Hit it all the way.
17:17Might have just bounced inside the rope and rolled over for four.
17:21But that was a very controlled strike.
17:25Yeah, that's his go-to shot.
17:27He'd assessed that Maharaj is just going to persist there.
17:33So just moved across slightly.
17:36And then that slog sweep.
17:37He's very good with the sweep shot.
17:39With the slog sweep.
17:41Packs himself all the time.
17:46Airshot.
17:46That doesn't carry.
17:48And that has gone to the fence.
17:52It's definitely painful for the South African fielder.
17:57But it's more painful for me.
17:58Because I've been screaming to have another slip-in.
18:05Aged again.
18:06Did this one carry.
18:08South Africans can barely believe this.
18:10Marker Janssen.
18:11He's tried his heart out.
18:12Can't get himself to pick up a wicket.
18:15You know, in the slips.
18:17Especially in subcontinent.
18:19You cannot afford to take your weight on the heels.
18:25Oh, that could be gone.
18:26The new ball done the job.
18:28Yes.
18:29South Africa have their fifth.
18:31Rizwan running down the pitch.
18:33Doing all those kind of things.
18:35He's not going to get too much sympathy from behind.
18:38Yeah, beaten for the pace on that occasion.
18:39Rizwan.
18:40Five seconds.
18:43Kagisar Abada.
18:45Really bent his back on that occasion.
18:48Ball tracking coming up now.
18:50Charlie.
18:51Pitching outside of impact in line.
18:53And hitting the wickets.
18:54It's three reds.
18:55You'll stay with your original decision of out.
18:58Yeah, so the dismissal confirmed.
19:00Rizwan is already almost off the field.
19:03He's crossing the boundary rope as you speak.
19:06And he reviewed it, but didn't give himself too much hope.
19:11He goes for 19.
19:13246 for five.
19:14Is a terrific late middle-order batsman, Salman Aliaga.
19:19What a knock he played at Lahore.
19:26On the pads.
19:27Gone fine for four.
19:29That's a very good shot.
19:30Two-fifty comes up for Pakistan.
19:34It's once again been fine batting after winning the toss.
19:38Abada has been guilty of bowling onto the pads occasionally.
19:43Then he really pushes it hard.
19:48Tries to generate some extra pace.
19:50He's gone a little too straight for this surface.
19:54And had to pay for it.
19:58Nice drive.
20:00Gets it past the man at mid-off.
20:01Partly shot, but it still hit well enough.
20:04Is it?
20:05It's a long fence.
20:07Is it spinning back enough to impress the umpire?
20:22Big appeal.
20:26Probably hit him outside the stamps.
20:28And so...
20:29That's the end of the day.
20:32They're not going to go for a review.
20:34It could have been a lot better for South Africa if they had held on to the chances.
20:39Flighted ball.
20:40Spinning back.
20:43And hitting him outside the line.
20:44It was spinning a lot as well.
20:46So guessing game for the umpire.
20:49It's a right call by South Africa not to opt for a review.
20:55There's something for South Africa to rejoice.
20:57They had a good time of it.
20:58The last session probably belonging to South Africa.
21:01They could have had it a lot better.
21:02Just mentioned earlier if they held on to the catches.
21:06Some sitters were missed.
21:08South Shaquille with a very fine innings of 42.
21:11Is an excellent player of spin bowling.
21:13And now in company with Salman Aliaga.
21:15Will push South Africa once again against the wall.
21:18That's how we end up the day.
21:2491 overs ball.
21:25259 for five.
21:26Everyone got a start.
21:28But couldn't really get a big one.
21:30Sean Masood was the one who got 87.
21:3257 for Abdullah Shafiq.
21:34South Shaquille still out there.
21:3742 of 105 deliveries.
21:39It is one.
21:40Went for 19.
21:41So this partnership 13 in 38 deliveries.
21:46Going slow for Pakistan.
21:49South Africa.
21:51Wickets for Maharaj.
21:522 for 63.
21:53A marathon for him.
21:55Armour 23 overs.
21:562 for 75.
21:58Mutusami.
21:59Just 4 overs.
21:59The guy who picked up 11 wickets at Lahore.
22:02Was hardly used.
22:044 for Makram.
22:05And Rabada and Jansen looked decent with the second new ball.
22:11And Rabada and Jansen looked at the top of the top of the top of the top.
22:13You
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