The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa is approaching a thrilling finish in Centurion. Despite handing a lowly target of 148 runs to South Africa, Pakistan put on a show with the bowl on Day 3 to set up a thrilling scenario for the final day.

Rain, runs, and riveting cricket defined an action-packed third day at SuperSport Park, leaving the Centurion Test finely poised. A low target of 148, combined with Pakistan's spirited bowling, set up a thrilling finale, with South Africa needing 121 runs ...

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Opening batter Aiden Markram closed in on his eighth test century as South Africa reached 180-5 at lunch on the second day of the first test against Pakistan.

Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad rattled South Africa's innings, leaving them at 27 for three, needing 121 runs for victory. Abbas took two wickets, while Shahzad trapped Ryan Rickelton.

The Centurion Test match is hanging in balance after Pakistan bowlers struck late on Day 3 of the contest as the contest now hangs in balance. Needing 148 runs to win the Centurion Test, South Africa closed Day 3 at 27/3 with both teams having an equal chance of winning the match.

Pakistan reached 88/3 and still trailed by two runs when early stumps were drawn on Day 2 because of bad light. Babar Azam was batting on 16 and Saud Shakeel was not out on 8. South Africa needs to win one of the two Test matches against Pakistan to seal a place in the final of the World Test Championship at Lord’s next year with Sri Lanka,

South Africa. Dane Paterson 0/25 (10) South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR! EDGED AND A BOUNDARY! Hard length, just outside