PAK Beat SA By 93 Runs | Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test 2025 Day 4 Highlights: Noman Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi Shines As Hosts Take 1-0 Lead

OUT! And that's game, set, and match as Pakistan takes a 1-0 lead in the ongoing two-Test PAK vs SA 2025 series. Shaheen Afridi did most of the damage on Day 4, taking four wickets, as South Africa bundled out for 183 runs chasing 277 to win. Noman Ali starred for Pakistan not only in the second innings with four wickets, but also claimed 10 wickets in the Test.  

OUT! Second wicket for Shaheen Afridi in as many overs. A bit of reverse swing on offer, and Afridi makes full use of the conditions, getting rid of the Proteas' tailenders. Prenelan Subrayen stayed inside his crease and got his off-stump shattered. Subrayen b Shaheen Afridi 8(8)

OUT! Shaheen Afridi finally brings a breakthrough for Pakistan, and Kyle Verreynne has to depart. Verreynne stayed in the middle for 48 balls, scoring 19, but received an unplayable delivery from Afridi, which trapped the batter plumb in front for an easy leg-before call. Verreynne lbw b Shaheen Afridi 19(48)

OUT! Sajid Khan traps Senuran Muthusamy as South Africa lose their seventh wicket. Muthusamy went for the sweep shot, but failed to connect the bat and ball, and only got rapped on his pads. Even DRS could not save the Proteas batter from back into the dressing room after scoring six off 14. 

Back for the second session of play on Day 4, and Pakistan are clearly in the driver's seat, needing four wickets to win the PAK vs SA 1st Test 2025, and take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series. South Africa have Kyle Verreynne in the middle, will need other bowlers to stand tall as well at one end if the Proteas want to give a shot a winning this, needing 136 runs more.  

OUT! Sajid Khan finally gets his first wicket of the second innings, and the well-set Ryan Rickelton has to depart. Rickelton looked jaded in the middle for the last few overs and could not get the scoreboard ticking. Rickelton went for the release shot and handed a simple catch to Salman Agha in slips. Rickelton c Salman Agha b Sajid Khan 45(145)

OUT! Just what Pakistan needed, Dewald Brevis who looked to take the game away from the hosts, departs for 55 off 54. Noman Ali bowled a dream delivery, which spun past the batter's bat and knocked over the timber, much to Brevis' bewilderment. 10 wickets for Ali in the contest already.  Dewald Brevis b Noman Ali 55(54)

FIFTY! This has been an outstanding knock by Dewald Brevis so far. Coming in at number 5 with four wickets down, Brevis displayed fearless cricket, and has taken the attack to the bowlers, taking 51 balls to reach his second-ever Test half-century, which include five fours and two sixes. 

This has been a solid stand for South Africa, with both batters taking the side past the 100-run mark. Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton have added 50 runs in 68 balls, with the former doing most of the scoring, which includes four fours and one six. 

After back-to-back wickets, Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis have managed to stop the bleeding for South Africa. Both batters have added 16 runs so far for the fifth wicket as Noman Ali and Shaheen Afridi continue their spell. This partnership will be crucial for South Africa, who will need to play sensibly from hereon.