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00:00Hello, welcome to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Vigotel Mobile presents Bank Al-Fala Test
00:16Series 2025.
00:19It is the second test, day three.
00:22So as it stands, Pakistan won the toss, batted first, 333, courtesy 87 from Shan, and 66 from South.
00:32Shaquille Maharaj, 7 for 102, and then South Africa, 185 for 4, stub 68 not out, 184 deliveries he's played.
00:44De Zorzi had a good test match in the first game, second test match he gets 55, but couple
00:50of wickets for the debutante has meant that they are four down.
00:53A little bit of development with the pitch as it goes on, it might just turn a little bit
00:58more, but so far it's been decent, it's been a pitch where you can actually grind and get
01:04some runs.
01:05Asif Afridi will start off proceeding, he's got a slip, and a silly mid-off, and a short cover.
01:18Round the wicket.
01:20Round the wicket.
01:26Starts off on a length, he's quite accurate, that's how he operates.
01:31Edge and straight away, finger raise, Asif Afridi gets the ball to turn.
01:42Yeah, this is good bowling, very good bowling, the delivery before was pushed in quite quickly,
01:48Verena would have thought, okay, I can't afford to go back, I need to get onto the front foot
01:52and play.
01:52This one was a lot slower, the others were all in the 90s, this one 86 km per hour, and due
01:58to that fact, it just grips, and what a perfect start for Pakistan, a little feather of an
02:02edge, Rizwan takes the catch, three wickets now for the 38-year-old, and that is the ideal
02:07start for Pakistan, not for South Africa.
02:10Verena goes for 10, 185 for 5.
02:13Mutusami walks in, South Africa now, a little bit of strife.
02:20Oh, that's close, that is close, and given.
02:22The pace, and the ball with the arm, worked for the left-armer once again, is conferring,
02:34and he has reviewed it.
02:36Ball tracking coming up now, Sycat.
02:39Pitching in line, impact in line, and hitting the wickets, it's three reds, so you'll stay
02:45with your original decision of out.
02:47Sycat, you're on screen.
02:48Yeah, he read it perfectly, the umpire, and, well, Stubbs, stubborn resistance comes to
02:54an end.
02:54He went on the back foot, and we know that Assis Afridi is quick through the air, that
02:58ball, ball at 90.3 kmph.
03:02Bet it extremely well, 2-0, 4-6.
03:06Simon Harmer is the name, and, well, resistance has got to be his game.
03:14Sweepshot played extremely well, it's gone fine for four.
03:18Didn't try to hit it hard, the natural angle from Sajib Khan helped him to score that four.
03:26He tried to land the ball on that particular length, was way off the line on that occasion.
03:31Oh, that's close, that's gone, it's a pfeiffer for Assis Afridi, on debut, becomes the second
03:42left-hand spinner for Pakistan to achieve that milestone, always living on the edge against
03:47Assis Afridi, if you're looking to improvise, they've asked for a review here, but I think
03:51he's a dead duck.
03:52Ball tracking coming up now, pitching in line, impact in line, and hitting the wickets, three reds.
04:04Yeah, I mean, it's about Assis Afridi, and it's about dreaming and playing for Pakistan, and what a return.
04:12Five foot 34, Simon Harmer were limiting his options by opting to improvise against a guy
04:20who was quick through the air, and wicket to wicket, he only could get two, two ten for seven.
04:28Beautiful shot, that's as good as we've seen, he takes the right hand off the bat, but nothing
04:33wrong with the flow of the bat, presents it nice and straight, and beautifully stroked.
04:37Because he's tall, he's got long levers, doesn't matter if hand comes off or not, when he
04:42made contact with the ball, the hand was on the bat.
04:51Reverse sweep out, this could be effective, yes, it will be.
04:55Another goal all the way, there was a man stationed back there for that exact shot, but because
04:58of how fun Mutasami got it, now all of a sudden South Africa, the lead, the deficit, just
05:0598.
05:06First two deliveries were quicker, this time he took a little punt and ball slower, outside
05:13the off stump, and Mutasami saw the opportunity, and just rolling his wrist on top of the ball
05:19and fetching a boundary.
05:21Every run's going to be very crucial.
05:27This could be close, is it outside the line?
05:29Not out.
05:30So it all will be, I think it's going on to hit the stumps, it's all going to be on contact.
05:35Did it make contact in line, or is it on pass call?
05:42Ball tracking coming up now.
05:46Impact is in line, and hitting the wickets.
05:50Charlie, you'll be overturning your not out decision to out.
05:54It was always going to be on where it had made contact, there was no doubt, there was no
05:59one near the bat, always hitting the stumps, but Chris Brown would have thought, umpire's
06:04call on where it made contact, not to be.
06:06Hit in line, out for 12, South Africa lose their eighth, 235 on the ball.
06:11Maraj, decent average coming in at number 10, just over 15.
06:15Peeps and gets this one nice and fine, that'll spin away, so maybe two, or will it get to
06:23the fence?
06:24Yes, it will.
06:25That's shoddy.
06:26That is very shoddy from Shah and Shah Freedy.
06:31Has used the new ball quite well.
06:34That's a slog.
06:35And it's a good result for South Africa.
06:38And it was from the bad of Maharaj.
06:40Chancelor, slowed that one up, little bit of flight.
06:50It was the opportunity, straight off the bat.
06:57Yes, slowed it down, and Maharaj pushed at it.
07:05Imam anticipated it quite well, wasn't able to hold on to that one.
07:10That ball was traveling.
07:19Takes the aerial route.
07:21Does it quite well.
07:22Muthasamy.
07:26Down the ground.
07:27This time, better connection.
07:29And he just goes over.
07:32Mid-on.
07:33Gets the boundaries.
07:34So runs.
07:34Just starting to flow.
07:36Oh, chance.
07:41Stumping chance.
07:42Ball came back with the arm.
07:45For once.
07:45Rizwan didn't collect it.
07:47Another four runs.
07:49Buys.
07:49Yeah, his vision was obscured.
07:58And hence, a let-off.
08:02But Maharaj has decided he's not going to die wandering.
08:08Catch it!
08:09Oh, another drop.
08:12What's happening out there in the middle?
08:14The second drop chance to go with the stumping is, in terms of cotton balls, it wasn't that hard.
08:21It did come back quickly, but you expect to take those.
08:24Oh, he chances his arm.
08:28Will he get away with this?
08:30Yes!
08:32Running back.
08:35Salman Ali Yaga.
08:37A difficult chance, but another one.
08:42He doesn't miss many.
08:43What a valiant effort.
08:46In vain.
08:48Did well to get there.
08:49Down the ground.
08:55And hits it well.
08:56Shahin Shafridi hasn't picked it up at all.
08:58He's looking around, as if to say, where is it?
09:06Pass ball.
09:08And that should be lunch.
09:10Mutasami goes to lunch.
09:1248, not out.
09:13This partnership.
09:14Unbroken 50.
09:16And that has given South Africa.
09:19A lot of hope.
09:21Pakistan started off extremely well in the session, but it is Mutasami and then Maharaj
09:28who have dragged South Africa back.
09:34Asif Afridi is his first.
09:37Pfeiffer becomes only the second left-hand spinner for Pakistan to get five wickets on debut.
09:42Hello and welcome, folks.
09:44And what a great first session we had.
09:46First hour belonging to Pakistan.
09:48They picked up three wickets for 36.
09:50And then South Africa rode back with 64 for one.
09:54Nicely played off the back foot.
10:06Comes back for two.
10:08And it's the half century for Mutasami.
10:10Take a bow, man.
10:11Really has been one special effort.
10:14Against the odds.
10:16In a tough situation, he's delivered.
10:18And, well, he gets a standing ovation from the dugout.
10:21Richly deserves it.
10:25Not to be.
10:26And this might be a boundary here.
10:28That's swept so nicely by Mutasami.
10:32Lovely batting.
10:33And the timing.
10:34Flawless timing.
10:35Picking up the length so well.
10:37Playing it with good roll of the wrist.
10:40And targeting Pakistan's best bet so far with the ball.
10:44Asif Afridi has been so good.
10:50Short ball whacked into the gap for four.
10:53What a good shot that is.
10:55Superbly played.
10:56The margins are squeezing.
10:58Down the track and gone this time.
11:05Maharaj there just couldn't help himself.
11:08It had to happen.
11:10I called it the tail ender's itch.
11:13No need for this.
11:14Shortened the length.
11:16Induced.
11:17A false shot.
11:18Invited the big shot.
11:20The long on and long off fence fielders are waiting.
11:23Yet he went for it.
11:24And this time, easily done by Rizwan.
11:26A very good innings.
11:28A partnership of 71 comes to an end.
11:31That has given South Africa an outside chance to outsmart Pakistan.
11:3530 of 53.
11:39Is the reverse.
11:41Has gone for four.
11:43Mutasami there on the attack.
11:44This is excellent cricket.
11:45Now it's over to Rabada.
11:48He's got to survive the next six balls.
11:50But Mutasami with a brilliant improvisation.
11:53I think this is the right way of thinking.
11:58Fielder comes in.
11:59I'm going to go on the attack.
12:00Runs are crucial.
12:01Runs are important.
12:07There you go.
12:09Well, the field is brought in.
12:10But Rabada doesn't matter.
12:12Slough sweep into the crowd.
12:15And the lead.
12:16Half a dozen now.
12:18He was waiting.
12:19He was waiting for Sajid Khan to toss the ball up.
12:24Cleared the front leg.
12:26No half my ears.
12:28No structuring on the cue.
12:31Went with his throw.
12:32And middled it.
12:33It is Wednesday.
12:37There is a decent crowd in.
12:39Free entry.
12:41They've been entertained.
12:46Rabada just chips it in the air.
12:48It is a fabulous chip.
12:50Because that has gone all the way.
12:53Classy Rabada.
12:54Shahin Shah appreciates.
12:55He is picking up the length.
12:59He is presenting full face of the bat.
13:02And how about that timing?
13:05He can hold the pose.
13:07Because that was a beautiful stroke.
13:11From number 11 batter.
13:15Down the track.
13:16Hits it in the air.
13:17And goes over the top.
13:20Another six from Rabada.
13:22This is brilliant.
13:233.50 on the board.
13:28It's going to sail over.
13:30The head of that fielder.
13:32At long off.
13:37Now how good is that?
13:38Once again creating that straight angle.
13:42On a spinning track.
13:43That is such a difficult angle to execute.
13:46And he is doing it.
13:47So good.
13:48The way he is playing.
13:49He is making it look as easy as Brian Lauer did.
13:52At times.
13:52Just clears that front foot.
13:58And Kageso Rabada.
14:00Come back.
14:00Come back.
14:01Come.
14:02With a great 50.
14:04This is for the team.
14:06What a knock that is.
14:07Yes.
14:07Absolutely.
14:08Bullseye from Rabada.
14:11Clean hits.
14:12Great thinking.
14:13Technically such a good innings.
14:14On a difficult pitch.
14:15For a number 11 to play so sweetly and smoothly is incredible.
14:21Unbelievable.
14:25That's a clean hit.
14:26That is a clean hit.
14:27Is it?
14:27It's just over the man at Longhorn.
14:29For a six.
14:31Tremendous strike.
14:32Didn't catch it in the middle of the bat.
14:33But the bat swing.
14:35And the balance was great.
14:36So another six for Rabada.
14:38There goes Mahathiri.
14:40Pat Fumutasami.
14:41Just splays it.
14:43I think it hit the bottom of the bat.
14:44So it didn't come up with as much power.
14:45It only just clears that man at Longhorn.
14:48Another good strike.
14:53Catch it!
14:54Chance in the deep.
14:57And finally.
14:58Rabada trying to launch this.
15:01He is disgusted with himself.
15:04But finally Pakistan get that final wicket.
15:08Rabada with a fabulous 71.
15:11Last wicket partnership of 98.
15:14Asif Afridi gets his sixth wicket.
15:17But it is all about South Africa.
15:19Mutasami and Rabada making sure that South Africa lead by 71.
15:27And that is T.
15:29This session.
15:30A big session for the South Africans.
15:32119 runs.
15:34Scored.
15:35And scored quickly.
15:36Only lost two wickets.
15:4076 from Stubbs.
15:42He battled hard.
15:43He's always 55.
15:44But Mutasami.
15:4689 not out.
15:47Maharaj got 30.
15:50Rabada 71 of 61.
15:54404 South Africa.
15:57Balling taking their toll.
15:59Shaina Afridi.
16:01Balled 26 overs.
16:0395 for 1.
16:04Six wickets for Asif Afridi.
16:07A debutant.
16:07A 38-year-old.
16:09Balled beautifully.
16:11Balled with control.
16:12Picking up six wickets for 79.
16:15In his 34.3 overs.
16:17So as it stands.
16:21Pakistan 333.
16:23South Africa 404.
16:26Courtesy of some fabulous batting.
16:28For the last couple of wickets.
16:29Asif Afridi.
16:30Six to 79.
16:31South Africa lead by 71.
16:33It's time for T.
16:34And after that it will be Pakistan's second innings.
16:37Welcome back to what is supposed to be another happening session.
16:47Oh feeling and gone he was at the non-strikers end.
16:51Had that hit the stumps.
16:52That's gone for overthrows.
16:55Pakistan open their account.
16:57But it was so so risky.
17:05Edged it past the slip cordon.
17:09Big tie away and couldn't stop the boundaries.
17:12So a couple of boundaries for Imam al-Haq.
17:18Pakistan living dangerously.
17:20At the non-strikers end.
17:21Abdullah Shafiq would have been gone ahead.
17:23Had that hit the stumps on the full.
17:25And this edged into the fence.
17:26Out of attendance had been impressive.
17:38Oh yeah!
17:40Gone for the appeal.
17:41And finger has gone up.
17:43I thought there was a little bit of an inside edge.
17:47He's gone for a review straight away.
17:49He feels it's going down the lakeside.
17:51Let's see.
17:54All-tracking coming up now.
17:57Pitching in line.
17:58Impact in line.
17:59And unpopped call.
18:01Charlie, you'll stay with your original decision of out.
18:04You're on screen now.
18:05Signal now.
18:06Yeah, it's a tight one for Imam al-Haq.
18:08He'll walk back a bit disgruntled.
18:10Disappointed.
18:11Pakistan needed a show from him up front.
18:15Turned out to be a bit of a no-show.
18:18He's got to once again take charge and lead from the front.
18:22Shan Masood is in good form.
18:26Oh, gone.
18:28That's straight delivery.
18:29And yes, it's a simple one for the umpire.
18:33Quick delivery from the offie.
18:38If he's going to get, he's going to ask for a review, it's going to be wasted, I think.
18:47That looked absolutely plumb.
18:48Pitching in outside off.
18:51Impact in line.
18:53And hitting the wickets.
18:54Three reds.
18:55You'll stay with your original decision of out.
18:58You're on screen now.
18:59Signal now.
19:00I mean, it's extremely easy for the umpire to read that one.
19:03Shan Masood needlessly taking a review.
19:06Gone for not.
19:08And Pakistan, well, in a bit of bother to say the least.
19:1116 for two.
19:12A lot of excitement in the crowd now that Babur Azam is out there.
19:19Edge and gone.
19:21It's Rabada this time.
19:24South Africa have snuffled three.
19:29Terrific piece of bowling from South Africa.
19:31After getting Pakistan on the mat, they're furthering hitting them.
19:35Blow after blow.
19:36And it's Abdullah Shafiq who's left the scene.
19:39Knicking it one more time to Rabada.
19:41Was never comfortable against him.
19:43Planting his front foot and then coming across.
19:46Comfortable catch.
19:47This time around, no mistake made in the slip.
19:52South Africa all over Pakistan.
19:55Pakistan had no answer.
19:58Losing their third wicket for 16.
20:02Abdullah Shafiq gone for six.
20:06Slightly short and Baba pounces.
20:09Terrific shot.
20:13I like that from Baba.
20:16Yes, the going is tough.
20:18But as a batter, you've got to be ready to bounce on these deliveries.
20:25Where you can get some runs and hit boundaries.
20:28That's in the air.
20:36Straight down the ground.
20:39Four runs it is.
20:41Yes, something had to give.
20:43You just, Baba itching to score runs.
20:46It was long off in place.
20:51But Baba just placed it.
20:54Hit it well enough.
20:55Caught the boundary.
20:56This time through the offside.
21:02That is glorious.
21:04Baba at his best.
21:06Yeah, diamond cuts to diamond.
21:10Best batsman in the Pakistani side.
21:13Playing against the best bowler.
21:15In South Africa.
21:16In South Africa line up.
21:17In these conditions.
21:19And Baba Razum doing it very well.
21:22He's not letting him settle.
21:24Again, through the offside.
21:30He's finding that cover range beautifully.
21:35He's confident, Baba Razum, at the moment.
21:40He's backing himself into improvising these deliveries into scoring opportunities.
21:47Oh, as I say that, there's a wonderful delivery given.
21:55Lots of air.
21:57Just under 80 kilometers per hour.
21:59And the flattened guile of Salman Harmer comes to the fore again.
22:05South Shaquille very good at defense.
22:07More flight.
22:08Pushed at it.
22:09And a comfortable catch.
22:10Catching has been excellent from the South Africans.
22:14Spin there.
22:15Bounce there.
22:16From outside the off stump.
22:18And the skipper picking up an excellent catch.
22:22To get rid of this man, South Shaquille, who scored 11 of 43.
22:2660 for 4, Pakistan.
22:29Muhammad Rizwan.
22:35There's a sweep shot.
22:36That's gone fine.
22:37And for 4.
22:39He's really good with that shot.
22:43Shot.
22:44Beautifully played.
22:45He's a master at a cover drive.
22:48And this was glorious.
22:51The minimum of effort.
22:55With a nice result.
22:57Lean into that one.
23:00They had to reach for it.
23:02But made sure he doesn't over hit that ball.
23:05Short ball dealt with.
23:16He's pounced on anything short or full.
23:18Barbara Azam is having a great time out there on 44 now.
23:22That's where he has made the difference, Barbara Azam.
23:24In this innings.
23:26He has stayed alert for these kind of deliveries and opportunities.
23:30Drives.
23:37So this partnership is still intact.
23:40I think Rizwan took the bails off.
23:44I don't know whether you're allowed to do that or not.
23:47Ampires are going to have a little discussion.
23:50Anyway.
23:51So, Meta dealt with.
23:53And Pakistan are still four wickets down.
23:58South Africa should be extremely proud of what they achieved today.
24:02They really have played outstandingly well.
24:06They are way ahead in this test match.
24:09But good news.
24:10The senior statesmen in Barbara Azam and Muhammad Rizwan are there for Pakistan.
24:16Rabada bowled beautifully.
24:18One for 22.
24:19Hamer started the fun for South Africa with the new ball.
24:23Three for 26.
24:24He's on 997 wickets in first class cricket.
24:30And so, South Africa are in with a very good chance of toppling Pakistan.
24:37Pakistan lead by a slight margin of 23.
24:40And so, tomorrow will be another exciting day.
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