Pakistan fight back after forced to follow on by South Africa in 2nd test

 

On the third day of the second Test match between Pakistan and South Africa, Pakistan captain Shan Masood's unbeaten century, along with a significant partnership with Babar Azam, helped Pakistan make a solid start after being forced to follow on. By the end of play on Sunday, Pakistan had scored 213 for one.


Masood was unbeaten on 102 runs off 166 balls at stumps. He and Babar Azam (81 off 124 balls) provided a strong opening stand of 205 runs. However, just before the end of the day's play, fast bowler Marco Jansen dismissed Babar Azam, who played a fine knock of 81 runs. Khurram Shahzad came in at number three and remains at the crease.


Despite their efforts, Pakistan still needs 208 more runs to avoid an innings defeat. In response to South Africa's massive first-innings total of 615, Pakistan was bundled out for 194, with only Babar Azam (58) and Mohammad Rizwan (46) making notable contributions. The lack of support from other batters forced Pakistan to follow on. To stay alive in the match, Pakistan needs to score as many runs as possible in the second innings.


For South Africa, Kagiso Rabada took three wickets, while Keshav Maharaj and Lutho Sipamla claimed two wickets each in Pakistan's first innings. South Africa, having already won the first Test, has secured a spot in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June, where they will face Australia. Meanwhile, Pakistan has already been eliminated from the race to the final.


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