Pakistan defeated World Test Champions South Africa by 93 runs in the first Test at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Chasing 276, South Africa were bowled out for 183 despite Dewald Brevis (54) and Ryan Rickelton (45) showing resistance. For Pakistan, Noman Ali (4/79) and Sajid Khan spun a web around the visitors before Shaheen Shah Afridi (4/33) wrapped up the innings.
The victory ended South Africa’s record 10-Test winning streak and highlighted Pakistan’s mastery on turning tracks. The second test will decide the series outcome.
Brief Scores
Pakistan 378 & 167 all out in 46.1 overs (Babar Azam 42, Abdullah Shafique 41; Senuran Muthusamy 5-57, Simon Harmer 4-51)
South Africa 269 & 183 all out in 50.3 overs (Dewald Brevis 54, Ryan Rickelton 45; Shaheen Afridi 4-33, Noman Ali 4-79)