Pakistan opening bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad struck three blows late on the third afternoon as South Africa set out in pursuit of 148 runs to win the first Test at SuperSport Park on Saturday. South Africa were reeling at 27 for three at the ...

Rain delayed the start of the third day’s play in the first cricket test between South Africa and Pakistan with no play possible before lunch.

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.

Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad struck three blows as South Africa set out in pursuit of 148 runs to win the first Test.

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.