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PAK vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Match Day 3: Pakistan in driver's seat in Lahore
South African spinner Senuran Muthusamy recorded career-best figures of 6-117 to wrap up Pakistan's innings early in the day. De Zorzi remained not out alongside Muthusamy on six at close of play.
De Zorzi's resolute innings included nine boundaries and a six while facing Noman Ali, who finished with figures of 4-85.
The South African innings started promisingly with an opening stand of 45 before Noman removed captain Aiden Markram for 20 and Wiaan Mulder for 17, both caught by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.
Ryan Rickelton and De Zorzi then constructed a 94-run partnership for the third wicket, with Rickelton scoring an aggressive 71 featuring two sixes and nine boundaries.
Part-time spinner Salman Agha broke the partnership when Babar Azam caught Rickelton in the slips. Noman returned to dismiss Tristan Stubbs for eight and Kyle Verreynne for two, while Sajid Khan removed Dewald Brevis for a golden duck.
"We need to get them out as early as possible and a 120-run lead would help us win this Test," said Noman. "This pitch will further help spinners in the coming days so it's good for us."
Earlier, Pakistan's innings concluded quickly as they lost their final five wickets for just 16 runs. Muthusamy, who improved upon his previous best of 4-45 against Bangladesh, led the bowling attack.
"It was really nice to add value to the team by getting wickets," Muthusamy said. "It was not ideal to have lost wicket close to stumps, but we will fight back tomorrow."
Salman Agha's innings of 93, containing five fours and three sixes, ended when Prenelan Subrayen caught him in the deep. Subrayen finished with 2-78.
Agha and Rizwan extended their sixth-wicket partnership to 163 before Muthusamy struck three times in the 12th over of the day.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, outside off, shaping away. Abdullah Shafique looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Slightly shorter, on leg, Abdullah Shafique tucks it to mid on.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Hard length, on leg, Abdullah Shafique tucks it to mid on.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, on off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Edgy! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Abdullah Shafique looks to flick it but gets a leading edge. The ball goes through backward point for a boundary.
- Shan Masood 7 (15)
- Abdullah Shafique 17 (34)
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Short, on off, Shan Masood punches it through covers for a brace.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Much fuller, on off, Shan Masood pushes it to mid off.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Turn and bounce, outside off, Shan Masood looks to block it but misses.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Short, on leg, Abdullah Shafique tucks it to square leg.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and blocks it back.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Fuller, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it to short fine leg.
- Shan Masood 5 (12)
- Abdullah Shafique 16 (31)
Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, On a length, on leg, Shan Masood flicks it to mid-wicket.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it fine for a single. Another no ball for overstepping.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, outside off, shaping away. Abdullah Shafique tries to block it but gets beaten.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Short ball, on middle and leg, Abdullah Shafique ducks underneath it. It's a no ball for overstepping.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Back of a length, down leg, Abdullah Shafique looks to block it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique pushes it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Streaky! Back of a length, outside off, shaping away. Abdullah Shafique looks to block it but gets a thick edge as the ball races through short third for a boundary.
- Shan Masood 5 (11)
- Abdullah Shafique 11 (24)
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Much fuller, on leg, Shan Masood flicks it to short mid-wicket.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Flatter, on off, Shan Masood tucks it to mid-wicket. Dot.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Much fuller, on middle, Shan Masood leans on and blocks it forward.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Short, on off, Shan Masood flicks it to mid on.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, FOUR! Edgy! Short and outside off, with some turn. Shan Masood looks to play at it but edges it through short third. The fielder chases but the ball wins the race.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Turn and bounce, on leg, Abdullah Shafique helps it fine for a single.
- Abdullah Shafique 10 (23)
- Shan Masood 1 (6)
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, down leg, Abdullah Shafique looks to flick it but wears it on his pads.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, On a length, outside off, Abdullah Shafique leaves it alone. It's a no ball for overstepping.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Short ball, on leg, Abdullah Shafique ducks under it.
Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, Back of a length, down leg, Shan Masood looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, That's a beauty! On a length, just outside off, with a hint of movement. Shan Masood looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
Kagiso Rabada to Shan Masood, On a length, on middle and leg, Shan Masood looks to flick it but miscues it to the mid off fielder.
- Abdullah Shafique 9 (19)
- Shan Masood 1 (3)
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Fuller, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it to the fielder at short mid-wicket. The ball was in the air for a while but it landed short.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Short, turning in, Abdullah Shafique blocks it towards short leg fielder again.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Too full, on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it to the fielder at short leg.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Keeps it full, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and blocks it back.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Well played! Much fuller, outside off, Abdullah Shafique uses his feet and caresses it magnificently through covers for a boundary.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Short, on off, Shan Masood cuts it to cover for one.
- Abdullah Shafique 5 (14)
- Shan Masood 0 (2)
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and blocks it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Oh! Back of a length, just outside off, Abdullah Shafique makes a tight leave.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Hard length, on off, Abdullah Shafique eases it to mid off.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, FOUR! Edgy! On a length, outside off, shaping away. Abdullah Shafique looks to block it but gets a thick edge as the ball races through short third for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller, on off, Abdullah Shafique leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
Kagiso Rabada to Abdullah Shafique, Short, on off, Abdullah Shafique blocks it to mid off.
- Shan Masood 0 (2)
- Abdullah Shafique 1 (8)
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Short and wide, Shan Masood looks to play at it but misses.
Simon Harmer to Shan Masood, Much fuller, on off, Shan Masood blocks it forward.
Shan Masood walks in.
Simon Harmer to Imam-ul-Haq, OUT! STUMPED! Simon Harmer strikes with the new ball! He bowls it slower through the air and tempts the batter. Imam-ul-Haq bravely dances down the track but fails to reach the pitch of the delivery. It also turns away from him after landing and beats the bat of the batter. Kyle Verreynne does the rest and South Africa gets an early and a much needed breakthrough.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Fuller, down leg, Abdullah Shafique looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
Simon Harmer to Abdullah Shafique, Much fuller again, on off, Abdullah Shafique blocks it to mid on.
South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy earlier recorded career-best figures of 6-117, including three wickets in four deliveries, to help wrap up Pakistan's innings in the morning session.
Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha fell short of a century, being dismissed for 93 as the last wicket of their innings.
De Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton (71) provided stability to South Africa's innings with a crucial 94-run partnership for the third wicket, taking the score to 174-2 before a collapse saw them lose four wickets for just 26 runs.
Captain Aiden Markram reached the milestone of 3,000 Test runs before being dismissed for 20, while Wiaan Mulder was caught behind off Noman Ali for 17.
The partnership between Rickelton and de Zorzi proved effective against Pakistan's spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, with both batsmen showing good footwork and deep crease play.
The promising stand was broken when Salman Agha induced an edge from Rickelton, with Babar Azam taking a spectacular one-handed catch in the slips.
De Zorzi overcame a nervous start, edging two boundaries through the slips off Hasan Ali, before settling in against the spinners with an impressive display of shot-making.
South Africa's inexperienced duo of Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brevis struggled against spin, with Stubbs edging behind for 8 and Brevis falling for a duck to Sajid Khan.
Noman Ali further strengthened Pakistan's position by dismissing Kyle Verreynne lbw before stumps.
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Venue
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
