CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — 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 on Saturday. The entire first session was washed out at SuperSport Park with ...

Welcome to the live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan being played at Supersport Park in Centurion. The second day sure did go to the hosts after Aiden Markram who scored 89 and debutante Corbin Bosch made 81* lead South Africa to 301.

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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.

After Corbin Bosch’s impressive knock, Pakistan are closing on South Africa’s total in the first innings with seven wickets in hand. Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel are the overnight batters for the visiting team.

The first Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and South Africa in Centurion faces uncertainty due to adverse weather conditions. Scheduled to resume today, play has been delayed by overnight rain, leaving the ground wet but not unplayable. Live action is expected to commence shortly.