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00:00We saw the highs and lows on day one.
00:14Pakistan in the driver's seat, you've got to say that,
00:17for this Vigotel Mobile presents Bank Al-Fla Test Series 2025,
00:21second test day two, and we are here,
00:23and we promise you a lot of action.
00:28So that's the upshot.
00:29Pakistan, after winning the toss, have got runs on the board.
00:322.59 for the loss of five.
00:34Day was beautifully set up by Sean Masood, got 87.
00:38And then Sal Chagiel is batting on 42.
00:41Abdullah Shafiq had four lives, got to a 50.
00:45But he had a good partnership with Sean Masood.
00:482.59 for five.
00:50Bowling-wise, I thought Rabada and Jansen were pretty impressive
00:53with the new ball in particular.
00:54I thought the control that Maharaj brought,
00:56just going in the economy rate of two to the over,
00:58for his 31 overs meant that there was the control.
01:01Harma was good.
01:02Butasami, for me, may be underused.
01:04And obviously just a few overs from Mark to see if he could get anything to happen.
01:08For day two, well, I'm sure that he'll have a lot more for the bowlers than batsmen.
01:13But it's about playing the ball and not playing the conditions.
01:16As simple as that.
01:17As is it, pass the slipquarton for four.
01:32An area where South Africa had been massively teased.
01:35Yeah, you can see the way he plays with the slightly open bat face.
01:39And this is the issue.
01:41Now, in South Africa, when you bowl and Pakistan come and tour there,
01:45those are the deliveries that they'll nick off.
01:4650 comes up for South Shaquille.
01:55He should be very, very pleased with the effort because he gets runs when Pakistan need them.
02:00Have a look at that average.
02:01It's the best in the Pakistan team.
02:02And there's no surprise.
02:03He deals with these middle-over periods and the spinners so well.
02:07Catch it as the core is close.
02:15Once it missed that fielder, it's hit the fence.
02:18It's been a slight change of field.
02:19So they've taken the second slip out, Kakisa Rabad.
02:22He's put him in that short mid-wicket.
02:25That's too full.
02:26That is too full.
02:27That's beautifully played.
02:29Right on top of the bounce.
02:31And this might not go for four, but it was a beautiful shot.
02:37Got it again, and Dana has gone down to third for another boundary.
02:47Sweep shot, and he gets the gap.
02:50It is in front of square.
02:52That's why he gets the boundary.
02:58A thumped away square of the wicket, and that'll go to the fence.
03:02Pakistan now just pressing on the pedal.
03:07Oh, that should be very close and given.
03:11Maharaj gets one to straighten and wrap Salman Ali Agha in front.
03:16Maharaj was trying to do that for a long time.
03:22He wanted Salman Ali Agha to come forward so he can target that front pad.
03:29Ball tracking coming up now, Sycat.
03:35Impact in line and hitting the wickets.
03:38Three reds.
03:39You'll stay with your original decision of out.
03:43Yeah, finally the ball sliding on.
03:46Maharaj gets his third.
03:48It was crucial for South Africa to take a wicket, and it is the left-arm spinner who's delivered.
03:53Salman Ali Agha back it well.
03:5645 for him.
03:58Pakistan, 316 for six.
04:02It's Numan Ali.
04:03The new man in.
04:04Agent taken.
04:13It's actually worked for South Africa.
04:16After a very, very long pause, we see a catch being taken.
04:21It's captain with soft hands.
04:24This morning, Maharaj decided to ball around the stumps, and he's been rewarded.
04:29See the glee on the faces of the South Africans.
04:39Shahin Shah Freedy walks in.
04:41Newly named Odiay captain.
04:45Oh, a ball wave.
04:48This was on the cards from Shahin Shah Freedy, and it's a 5-4-4, Maharaj.
04:54Focus on the left-arm spinner.
04:57Didn't play the first test match.
04:58He's come back, and straightaway has made an impression.
05:05He played quite a few defensive strokes, and you had the feeling it's coming.
05:11Missed it completely, and have a look at the reaction in South African dressing room.
05:16Aren't they jubilant?
05:18They got plenty to cheer this morning.
05:21There he goes.
05:29It's up-ish.
05:30Gets it past Rickleton.
05:32Couple of bounces into the fence.
05:35And that is his fix.
05:36Now he'll settle down again.
05:38Another one down.
05:42Six for Maharaj.
05:44Right in that right area.
05:45Almost like an out-swinger to a right-handed batsman.
05:48Catching's been good this morning.
05:50A little bit more flight outside the off-stump, making Sajid drive, and a comfortable catch.
05:58Second one of the morning.
06:01Maharaj's been outstanding.
06:03Well, on debut, Asif, he walks to the crease for the first time in the test arena.
06:14Well, that's the way to start your account in test match arena.
06:18Beautifully played.
06:19Clears that front leg, and takes it over.
06:22Long off.
06:25There again, but this time deceived by the flight.
06:28But it was a short stay, plenty of aggression, and what a wonderful performance from Kesha
06:34Maharaj.
06:35Seven wickets for him.
06:37Second South African bowler to get seven wickets in the innings against Pakistan, and he's done
06:42brilliantly.
06:42Five wickets, 74 runs added this morning.
06:46South Africa, I think they'll be happy with 3-3-3.
06:51But some good contributions.
06:53Dula Shafiq, 57.
06:55Sean Masut, 87.
06:57Sean Masut, Shaqeel, 66.
06:58And Salman Aliaga, 45.
07:00Still no one getting 100 in the series for Pakistan, but that contribution means that
07:05the score ends up on triple three, and I suppose that's pretty good in the context of the surface.
07:11We'll have to wait and see what South Africa can do.
07:14Bowling-wise, well, we know that Kesha Maharaj was the key.
07:17Seven for 102.
07:19Brilliant performance, 42 overs.
07:20Rivada was good with the new ball.
07:22In particular, Jansen had his moment.
07:24Salman Haram at two for 75.
07:25I suppose the only question is Mutasami.
07:27If one guy bowls 42 overs and picks up seven wickets, why does Mutasami only bowl four
07:32overs?
07:32We'll have to wait and see if that changes in the second innings.
07:35But good performance by Maharaj.
07:373-33 is what Pakistan posed.
07:39That's a good area.
07:47That one, a little bit of movement.
07:48Nicely played, beautifully played, searching for a bit of shape as Shaheen, trying to get
07:58it full enough to give it a chance to swing, and Markham says, thank you very much.
08:04Didn't have to do much.
08:05All I had to do is just time it.
08:09New ball, middle of the bat, travel very quickly.
08:12Last delivery before lunch.
08:20And dealt with beautifully by Markham.
08:23Good bit of fielding by Barbara Ozzam there in the covers, because that was hit with good
08:26power.
08:28That brings a close to session one here on day two.
08:31South Africa answering 333 with none without loss.
08:35There's been some tentative and iffy moments for South Africa in those first three overs,
08:41but no breakthrough for Pakistan.
08:44And I think we've set ourselves up for a wonderful session here on day two after lunch.
08:51The game stands.
08:52Pakistan posed triple Nelson.
08:54Kesha Marwaj was brilliant with seven for 102.
08:57A real standout for South Africa.
08:58Some good contributions.
08:59Four good innings for Pakistan in that compilation of 333.
09:04And now South Africa, none without loss.
09:08Still 324 behind.
09:17A leg slip to go with short leg and a slip.
09:23Naman Ali drops it on that area of the surface which matters.
09:29Oh, that's beautifully played away from that point fielder into the fence.
09:37That bat made a great sound.
09:40I'll be hoping that Shaheen Shafiri keeps him balling him there.
09:45The bounce was through on that occasion.
09:48A bit of pace behind that delivery.
09:50All he needed was to direct the ball in that direction.
09:54Use the pace quite nicely.
09:55Oh, that's a beauty.
10:00That really is a beauty.
10:02And yes, given out.
10:05Richly deserved it.
10:06Shaheen Afridi's ball.
10:08A great delivery.
10:09Shipping it away from Rickleton's off-stump.
10:10Yeah, as a spinner and a fastballer, you don't have to move the ball a mile.
10:19Enough deviation of the surface can earn you a wicket.
10:25What a delivery from Shaheen Shafiri.
10:28And this is a big wicket for the Pakistani team.
10:31Christian Stubbs is in.
10:39Oh, head down the ground.
10:41He knows that's not spinning too much.
10:43So, he can hit it just towards Madon.
10:48Yeah, this is proper from Aidan Markham.
10:49You got the feeling that he was sweating on a delivery that he could be aggressive with
10:53and put the bowler under some pressure.
10:56Obviously making his debut.
11:04Oh, down the ground.
11:06That's the way he's going to play.
11:08He's going to chance his arm straight back over the bowler there.
11:11Boundary.
11:12He got out in a similar fashion in the second test.
11:15In the second innings of the first test, should I say.
11:18But this one, it was a little bit fuller.
11:19It was in the hitting area.
11:20I don't think it came out the middle.
11:21It sounded like it was the bottom of the bat almost at the QN.
11:25That's why the contact wasn't as good as the other six we saw.
11:31Now, that's gone through.
11:33Shan Masood tried his hand at stopping that one.
11:35It was hit with such ferocious power that it beat his dive.
11:42Ballers like their fielders to just stop those runs.
11:50You know, you ball a bad ball and you really expect your fielders to just stop those.
11:58Yeah, I mean, that is such a good connection.
12:01Once again, firm footwork hitting against the line, against the spin.
12:06There's definite risk involved in that sort of shot
12:10because you're playing across the line.
12:13But because he's been there for a long period,
12:16understands the spin and the pace of the surface
12:20and can afford to play that shot.
12:24Catch it!
12:25Catch it is the call.
12:26That's got to be out.
12:28South Shaquille caps it.
12:30Saajid Khan has picked up a wicket and that too of Makram.
12:37Pakistan realized clearly the importance of this wicket.
12:41South Shaquille, safe pair of hands at Longhorn.
12:44Catches it well.
12:46Balling change worked.
12:49Didn't go anywhere.
12:50He just stood tall and tried to clear South Shaquille.
12:53And Midon was deep, close to the boundary and housed it beautifully.
12:58Big wicket, massive wicket.
12:59Makram was looking dangerous.
13:04Donizu Sozzi is in.
13:06Centurion from Lahore.
13:11Sweep shot.
13:13And he's struck well.
13:15He finds a way.
13:16Does De Sozzi?
13:17Gets it to the fence.
13:19Yeah, he has taken off some guard.
13:23And anything.
13:25Pissed outside the off stump.
13:27Will be encouraging for him to employ that stroke.
13:31A sweep.
13:31Fetching the ball from outside the off stump.
13:34Plenty of gap there.
13:36Down the wicket.
13:38Hammered past the extra cover.
13:39Superb shot.
13:40They came out of the craze with all the certainty.
13:48Created that room to hit the ball through covers.
13:53Decent crowd in.
13:55Re-entry at Raul Pendy Cricket Stadium.
13:57So, I think we can just walk in.
14:02Hey, it doesn't carry.
14:05We've seen this so many times.
14:08I've lost count.
14:10A genuine edge throughout this test match.
14:12Has failed to carry to the slips.
14:19Sweep shot.
14:21And...
14:22Well, Shahin Shahfri doesn't pick it up.
14:24But it wouldn't have mattered.
14:25Goes to the fence.
14:27This is excellent shot.
14:31From Stubbs.
14:32Made sure.
14:34That he moves up inside the line of that delivery.
14:37To be able to hit the ball into the gap.
14:41Well earned boundary.
14:44Last ball.
14:452-T.
14:49Defend it comfortably.
14:51And...
14:52South Africa.
14:53Well, they've been stern in their defense.
14:56And they've gone...
14:572-T.
14:5886 for 2.
14:59Stubbs battling hard.
15:01He has...
15:02Backed 84 deliveries for his 23.
15:05Dezozzi.
15:05Slightly lucky.
15:07And Pakistan didn't review the LBW.
15:09But...
15:10So far, so good.
15:11The partnership 32.
15:13South Africa.
15:14Trailed by 2-47.
15:15Yeah, a couple of wickets for the Pakistanis.
15:18Ballers.
15:19Shahin Shah struck early.
15:21Remote Rickleton.
15:23Who batted so well during the hottest match.
15:26And then the captain of South Africa.
15:28Who started to look good.
15:29At the moment, as it stands.
15:323-33.
15:34Seven wickets for Maharaj.
15:36Play 86 for 2.
15:38South Africa.
15:38Trailed by 2-47.
15:40It's a glorious afternoon here in Dravalpindi.
15:43As we get ready for the last session of day two.
15:46South Africa.
15:46Trailed by 2-47 runs.
15:49Pakistan feel they've got enough in the kitty.
15:51Oopsy, Oopsy.
16:02That's gone and will be an easy four for the right-hander.
16:06So that's...
16:07That's good from Stubbs because he deserved this full choice.
16:12He's battled hard.
16:13Oh, this time he goes over the top.
16:26He's had enough and it's caught but outside the boundary rope.
16:31Six.
16:32Numan should mind it.
16:34Should not mind it at all.
16:37At least he had the batsman doing something different.
16:41With that flight to delivery.
16:44Yes.
16:45De Zorzi was in control.
16:56Oh.
16:59Something.
17:00Slog sweep into the crowd.
17:03Against the run of play.
17:04De Zorzi decides.
17:06Well, I'm having some of this.
17:08Seems like he was waiting.
17:09For Sajid to give ball a bit of fear.
17:14And he was ready for it.
17:16Pounce on the opportunity.
17:20Got the ball from the middle of the bat.
17:22And it disappeared.
17:29Quick single.
17:31The throw and an overthrow.
17:34This will go to the fence, I reckon.
17:36Yes, it does.
17:38So, the six followed by five.
17:46That's beautifully played.
17:47That's through the gap.
17:48And that'll be another boundary.
17:51That's as good as it's been from Tristan Stubbs in the city.
17:53Yeah, in the slot.
17:58They did so beautifully.
18:00The timing.
18:02Was just sublime.
18:05The fielder deep had no chance to stop that.
18:07He was way too fine.
18:08Another good shot.
18:13Does that one get through?
18:14Yes, it does.
18:15The dive.
18:16Maybe parried it just a touch.
18:18But they should be able to get back for three.
18:21And De Zorzi goes to 49.
18:27Knocks it into the gap.
18:28And that'll be another 50 on this tour for Tony De Zorzi.
18:31Third 50 in test cricket.
18:33And what a big innings this has been.
18:35He gave the impetus as well.
18:36Look at the scoring rate.
18:3750 of 86 compared to what was going on in and around him.
18:41So vital.
18:42And boy, oh boy.
18:43Came in as a replacement for this trip because of no Temba Bavuma.
18:47And he has answered the call for South Africa.
18:49Nice use of the feet.
18:54And that'll bring up his 50 as well.
18:56The whole distance.
18:57This is as good as it's been.
18:59From Tristan Stubbs.
19:01Promoted to number three.
19:02He's been very watchful.
19:03You can understand.
19:04He's had a bit of a low run of scores.
19:06He was determined.
19:07And that determination has paid off.
19:13Oh, that was airborne.
19:15That's what that fielder's placed there for.
19:16The one that just stops in the pitch.
19:19The batter doesn't get the full stride.
19:21Just plays it on the up and it pops in the air.
19:24This can happen when you start feeling comfortable, easy at the crease.
19:28And you feel that runs are coming easy.
19:30You can easily play a false shot.
19:36Not a great delivery.
19:37That's a full toss.
19:38And yes, it didn't go where Stubbs was hoping.
19:40But still allows him to pick up a boundary.
19:44Searching for a Yorker.
19:45And that clearly shows the frustration on Pakistani players.
19:52That one went very quickly.
19:53You can't really call that an opportunity.
19:55He was just before he got down, the ball was gone.
20:02Could be out.
20:03Could be out.
20:05Could be out.
20:07Umpire unmoved.
20:08Get the feeling.
20:11Desorzi almost looked guilty.
20:13Did he get an edge on it?
20:15Did he get a scratch on it?
20:16They've got one more review, Pakistan.
20:17If they mess it up, they don't have any for the rest of the match.
20:20Oh, they're sending it up.
20:23Going, going, gone.
20:24Yes, they are.
20:25Pitching in line.
20:31Impact in line.
20:34And hitting the wickets.
20:35Sokat, you'll be overturning your decision to out.
20:38He has got his first test wicket.
20:40What a moment for him at 38 years of age and over 300 days.
20:45He's rocked up.
20:45And in his 12th over, he's now on the test wicket taking board.
20:49What a moment for him.
20:51Good innings from Desorzi.
20:53Comes to an end.
20:54As you can see how elated he is.
20:58Had to wait for many, many years to get an opportunity.
21:01He's got it.
21:02And now he's got his first test wicket.
21:04Desorzi goes for well played 55 of 93.
21:07South Africa, 167 for three.
21:11Devald Brevis is in.
21:13Yeah, it's a nice punch of the back foot.
21:19The timing is good one.
21:21It's a glorious shot.
21:22Really is to get that kind of pace of a dead surface.
21:27Square through the offside is pretty special from Stubbs.
21:30And then the sluggish outfield.
21:34To be able to pick up a boundary, timing has to be there.
21:40Just a may push.
21:41Earned him a boundary.
21:47That's a beauty and beautifully held.
21:50What a catch.
21:51Magnificently done in the slips by Salman Eliyada.
21:55He is in absolute gold, Salman, in the slips.
21:59That ball kicked, jumped.
22:01And Brevis playing with hard hands.
22:03Just couldn't control that one.
22:04And so another one for Asif Afridi.
22:07He's now having a blast.
22:09Yeah, it was expected that this pitch will start to offer something to the spinners.
22:16For the second time, with that pace, Asif Afridi was able to spin the ball.
22:22And spin the ball wishlessly.
22:24And once again, a very good catch in slips.
22:29Salman goes without scoring.
22:31Pakistan back on track.
22:34171 for four.
22:35Varane is there.
22:38Keeper batsman.
22:3929 matches.
22:40He's got a bit of experience and skill.
22:42The weather is changing very fast.
22:47We're approaching winter times.
22:51Last ball of the day.
22:53And if he survives this one, he should be very, very pleased with how things have panned out for him.
22:58Because it was a struggling start.
23:00He didn't know what will happen to his innings.
23:04Just worked and worked tirelessly.
23:06Oh, almost yoked himself.
23:10But he blocks.
23:11And he'll walk off.
23:13Feeling like a king.
23:15His form is back.
23:16Yes.
23:17It's a few.
23:18A sigh of relief.
23:21Always a moment of joy when you worked hard and occupied the crease.
23:25He did it the old way.
23:28And Pakistan, on the other hand, had a good last little half an hour, 45 minutes.
23:33That have allowed them a peek into this test match once again.
23:38South Africa trailed by 148 runs.
23:40They'll have to work extremely hard once again.
23:44Yeah, day two was engrossing.
23:48It ebbed and flowed, interestingly.
23:50South Africa removing five Pakistani batters.
23:55And they felt they have done a good job.
23:58Wasn't a great start for them with the bat.
24:01Lost Rickleton early in the piece.
24:03But recovered well.
24:05But how far that those two wickets from Asif are freebie.
24:09Turn the game in favor of Pakistan.
24:13That is how the game is placed.
24:15Possibly in favor of Pakistan.
24:17Because the bottom line is a clear one and an important one.
24:22South Africa trailed by 148 runs.
24:33Autumn.
24:34So sunny in the box.
24:35Let us know.
24:36Let us know.
24:36Let us know!
24:37We are in Ecuador.
24:38Let usๆญป.
24:39There you go.
24:39We are a good one.
24:40Half Africa ride.
24:41We're in FCC to๏ฟฝ.
24:42We are out.
24:44Let us go.
24:45We are in ะทะดะตัั.
24:45We are a good one.
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