Pak Nears Win Over Reigning Test Champions South Africa In Opener

2025-10-15 05:06:18

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
File Photo

Lahore – Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was leading Pakistan's bid for victory against world test champion South Africa in the series-opening match Wednesday, taking key wickets and bowling unchanged in the morning session on Day 4.

Noman followed his six-wicket haul in the first innings with 4-69 in the second as South Africa slipped to 137-6, still needing 140 runs for victory.

Noman snared the vital wicket of Dewald Brevis, who had briefly challenged the 277-run target with run-a-ball 54.

Off-spinner Sajid Khan ended Ryan Rickelton's long vigil just before the lunch interval when Salman Ali Agha held on to yet another low catch in the slips. Rickleton faced 145 deliveries for 45 runs.

Wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne was unbeaten on 3 from 15 deliveries at the break, surviving a close chance when Imam

Brevis had an early reprieve when Pakistan went for an lbw review on the first ball he faced from Noman, then he cut loose after scoring 15 off 23 balls.

MENAFN15102025000215011059ID1110198679

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.