Kagiso Rabada has successfully led South Africa to victory in the first Test against Pakistan, showcasing remarkable composure in a tense finish. Despite losing eight wickets for 99 runs in the second innings, Rabada played a heroic innings, taking charge with the ball and leading his team to a thrilling victory by securing two key wickets. His performance capped off a dramatic and closely contested match, highlighting the resilience of both sides.

Mohammad Abbas has turned the tables for Pakistan, bringing his team within reach of a landmark win in the first Test against South Africa. His stellar performance, claiming six wickets, left South Africa in shambles at 116 for eight by lunch on Day 4. Pakistan now requires only two more wickets, while the hosts need an additional 32 runs to pull off a thrilling victory.

The wickets taken by Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad have kept Pakistan hopes alive at the close of Day 3 in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion. With South Africa chasing 148 runs for victory, early breakthroughs by Pakistan’s pacers have ensured a dramatic end to the rain-affected day.

India face a daunting record run chase on Monday if they are to secure victory in the Boxing Day Test after a captivating fourth day of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.

The wickets taken by Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad have kept Pakistan’s hopes alive at the close of Day 3 in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion. With South Africa chasing 148 runs for victory, early breakthroughs by Pakistan’s pacers have ensured a dramatic end to the rain-affected day.

Marco Jansen delivered a remarkable performance with the ball on Day 3 of the first Test, claiming six wickets to give South Africa a firm grip on the match against Pakistan. His devastating spell dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup, leaving South Africa with a manageable target of just 148 runs to chase for victory.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the 2024 ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year award, with Pakistan’s rising star batter Saim Ayub earning a spot among the contenders. Ayub’s stellar performances throughout the year have solidified his position as one of cricket’s most promising talents.

Pakistan found themselves in a precarious position on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa, with the team managing only an 82-run lead in their second innings and losing five crucial wickets in the process.

A maiden Test century from Nitish Kumar Reddy, along with a crucial half-century by Washington Sundar, has breathed new life into the Boxing Day Test as India mounted a spirited fightback against Australia on the third day of an enthralling contest in Melbourne.

Centurion, December 27, 2024 – Day 2 of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at SuperSport Park witnessed intense action and dramatic shifts before bad light prematurely ended the day’s play. South Africa concluded the day with a slender advantage, leaving the visitors struggling to gain a foothold in the match.