Match Details
Date & Time:
26th Jan 2021, 10:30 AM
Match Number:
1st Test
Match Results:
PAK Won By 7 wickets
1st Test
Karachi
220/10 (69.2)&245/10 (100.3)
378/10 (119.2)&90/3 (22.5)
Pakistan beat South Africa by 7 wickets
Player of the match
Fawad Alam - PAK
Player of the Match
220/10 (69.2 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Dean Elgar
58(106)
George Linde
35(64)
Yasir Shah
3-54(22)
Nauman Ali
2-38(17)
378/10 (119.2 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Fawad Alam
109(245)
Faheem Ashraf
64(84)
Kagiso Rabada
3-70(27)
Keshav Maharaj
3-90(32.2)
245/10 (100.3 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Aiden Markram
74(224)
Rassie van der Dussen
64(151)
Nauman Ali
5-35(25.3)
Yasir Shah
4-79(33)
90/3 (22.5 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Azhar Ali
31(47)
Babar Azam
30(39)
Anrich Nortje
2-24(7)
Keshav Maharaj
1-12(1.5)
All
Wickets
4s
6s
SA 1
SA 2
PAK 1
PAK 2
So that is it from this game! It is Pakistan who will enter the second Test with the lead. A must-win game for South Africa if they want to avoid a series defeat. It begins on the 4th of February at 1000 local (0500 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam, starts by saying the players played really well, the bowlers began brilliantly. States they wanted to bat first after winning the toss but they were asked to field first. Mentions partnerships were very important here and they were in a spot of bother but Azhar Ali and Fawad Alam did brilliantly, they were patient and batted excellently and them along with the bowlers gave them this victory. Adds South Africa is a quality side but they had plans for them and Nauman Ali was excellent on his debut along with Yasir Shah.
South African skipper, Quinton de Kock, says how they batted in the first innings cost them. Admits they failed to adjust to the wicket and a lot of dismissals were very soft. Mentions they will learn from this, their bowlers bowled really well but the Pakistan batters batted really well.
MAN OF THE MATCH, Fawad Alam, says this knock was very important as his side needed runs. Mentions they wanted to bat long in the first innings as that would make it easier for them in the second. Admits he was under pressure, especially as he is making a comeback after a long time. He though is enjoying his time and he thanks almighty for everything. States the pitch was not easy to bat on but he wanted to apply himself and not think a lot about the wicket.
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After gaining such a lead, one just got a feeling that South Africa would just surrender but they showed great fight and determination. They wiped out the deficit with 9 wickets in hand. Rassie and Markram showed great grit and determination to fight it out there. However, the last hour of the third day just changed the look of the game completely. Yasir got the ball to do its bit and he along with Nauman Ali ran through the middle and the top order of South Africa. There was not a lot of fight shown by the lower-order in the morning of Day 4 which saw Pakistan needing just 88 to win the first Test and they have done it without breaking a sweat.
Then, they were in trouble at 33 for 4 at the end of Day 1 but top class contributions from the lower and the middle order saw them gain a lead of over 150. Fawad Alam was the star with the bat for them as he smashed yet another ton after his comeback into the side.
South Africa did show fight throughout the game! They did have their moments but it was Pakistan who won the crucial moments and hence, they are the ones who have come out on top. First they managed to keep South Africa to 220 after being asked to field despite the visitors being 100 for 2 at one stage.
A very comfortable win in the end for Pakistan! Babar Azam's tenure as captain has started off with a win! It was never in doubt to be honest when they needed just under 90. South Africa did manage to take two quick wickets but that was all. Azhar Ali and Babar Azam with a 50-run plus stand, has ensured the home side take a 1-0 lead in this series.
90/3 (22.5)
Over 23
4
0
0
0
W
Fawad Alam*
4 (4)
Azhar Ali
31 (47)
Keshav Maharaj
1/12 (1.5)
PAK
90/3
4
22.5
Keshav Maharaj to Fawad Alam ,FOUR! There is the winning runs! Short delivery on off, Alam punches it through point for a boundary. PAKISTAN WIN BY 7 WICKETS!
0
22.4
Keshav Maharaj to Fawad Alam ,Full ball on middle, Alam flicks it to mid-wicket.
0
22.3
Keshav Maharaj to Fawad Alam ,Loopy delivery on off, Alam keeps it out.
0
22.2
Keshav Maharaj to Fawad Alam ,Flighted delivery on middle, Alam defends it back towards the bowler.
Fawad Alam is the new batsman in.
W
22.1
Keshav Maharaj to Babar Azam ,OUT! LBW! Three reds and Azam has to walk back! Tossed up delivery on off, Azam looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Azam reviews it. Ultra Edge shows there is no bat involved. Ball Tracker shows it is three reds.
Over 22
0
0
0
0
0
4
Azhar Ali*
31 (47)
Babar Azam
30 (38)
George Linde
0/13 (3)
PAK
86/2
0
21.6
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,Flighted delivery on off, Azhar defends it off the front foot.
0
21.5
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,On off, Ali defends it off the back foot.
0
21.4
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,Floated delivery on middle, Ali pushes it to mid off.
0
21.3
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,Loopy ball on off, Ali defends it out.
0
21.2
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,Floated delivery on middle, Ali defends it off the back foot.
4
21.1
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,FOUR! Good shot! Short delivery on off, Azhar cuts it hard through point for a boundary. Just 2 required for Pakistan to win this match!
Over 21
0
4
0
0
4
2lb
Babar Azam*
30 (38)
Azhar Ali
27 (41)
Lungi Ngidi
0/17 (3)
PAK
82/2
0
20.6
Lungi Ngidi to Babar Azam ,On a length on off, Azam offers a solid defense on this one.
4
20.5
Lungi Ngidi to Babar Azam ,Length delivery on leg, Azam flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
0
20.4
Lungi Ngidi to Babar Azam ,Good length ball on off, Azam blocks it off the front foot.
0
20.3
Lungi Ngidi to Babar Azam ,Full delivery on middle, Azam flicks it to mid-wicket.
4
20.2
Lungi Ngidi to Babar Azam ,FOUR! Nice shot! Length delivery on off, Azam punches it through covers for a boundary.
2lb
20.1
Lungi Ngidi to Babar Azam ,Good length delivery on middle, Azam looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The fielder throws it at the bowler's end where it goes past Ngidi towards mid off for overthrows. The batsmen get two runs.
Over 20
0
0
2
4
1
0
Azhar Ali*
27 (41)
Babar Azam
22 (32)
George Linde
0/9 (2)
PAK
72/2
0
19.6
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,Flighted ball on off, Azhar defends it off the back foot.
0
19.5
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,On off, Ali pushes it to covers.
2
19.4
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,Loopy delivery on off, Azhar punches it through covers. The batsmen pick up a couple.
4
19.3
George Linde to Azhar Ali ,FOUR! Nicely swept! Floated delivery on middle, Ali sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
1
19.2
George Linde to Babar Azam ,Short delivery on off, Azam cuts it towards point for a single.
0
19.1
George Linde to Babar Azam ,Tossed up delivery on off, Azam defends it off the back foot.
DRINKS! Pakistan need 23 more runs to win this match. Babar Azam and Azhar Ali are looking good in the middle. They would look to finish this chase and not lose too many wickets in the process. On the other hand, South Africa bowlers picked 2 wickets but do not have enough score to defend.
Over 19
0
2
0
0
0
1b
Azhar Ali*
21 (37)
Babar Azam
21 (30)
Lungi Ngidi
0/9 (2)
PAK
65/2
Date & Time:
26th Jan 2021, 10:30 AM
Match Number:
1st Test
Match Results:
PAK Won By 7 wickets
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
SA vs PAK
*Last 3 years
10
No. of Matches
7
SA
3
PAK
0
Tie
over 23
4
0
0
0
W
Runs 4
over 22
0
0
0
0
0
4
Runs 4
over 21
0
4
0
0
4
2
Runs 10
over 20
0
0
2
4
1
0
Runs 7
over 19
0
2
0
0
0
1
Runs 3
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1st Batting Average
Highest Score Chased
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
%
2nd Batting
%
Wicket Split
Pacer
% | W
Spin
% | W
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26 Jan 2021Umpire:
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Aleem Dar (PAK)
Third Umpire:
Asif Yaqoob (PAK)
Match Referee:
Mohammad Javed (PAK)