27 Dec, 20:44 (IST)

Stumps! Day 2 has been quite an engaging one for fans, with both sides having their moments all across the day. South Africa would be the most happy with the outcome on Day 2, firstly with Corbin Bosch stretching their lead, and then the bowlers coming to the party and restricting Pakistan in their second innings. Pakistan, meanwhile, will feel they have let go of the contest, with both bat and ball. Babar Azam and the late middle-order will be the key for Pakistan on Day 3.  

27 Dec, 20:34 (IST)

So umpires converge and decide that the light in the middle has gotten worse, and have asked the batters, and the fielder to go back into the dressing room. South Africa will be happier of the two sides to walk off the field, while Pakistan with the fall of Kamran Ghulam's wicket will be a bit disappointed. 

27 Dec, 20:18 (IST)

OUT! Marco Jansen gets his second in as many overs. The hero from the first innings, Kamran Ghulam fails to impress in the second innings. Ghulam wanted to fend away the ball but managed to edge the ball, which went towards the gully region, where Ryan Rickelton took a smart catch. Kamran Ghulam c Rickelton b Marco Jansen 4(8)

27 Dec, 20:03 (IST)

OUT! Marco Jansen provides South Africa with a breakthrough and removes Pakistan skipper Shan Masood. Masood pushed his bat towards the fourth-stump line and handed a simple catch to Tristan Stubbs in the slip. Pakistan are still 20-odd runs behind and have lost both their openers. Shan Masood c Tristan Stubbs b Marco Jansen 28(47)

27 Dec, 19:42 (IST)

OUT! Kagiso Rabada gets the dangerous-looking Saim Ayub. Ayub looked to take the match away from South Africa and almost ensured that the trail was cut down by less than half. Saim Ayub b Kagiso Rabada 28(36)

27 Dec, 19:12 (IST)

This has been a perfect start for Pakistan, with both openers Saim Ayub and Shah Masood looking to score runs, rather than just defending. Saim, in particular, has continued his good form in white-ball cricket and has struck four fours already. 

27 Dec, 18:56 (IST)

Saim Ayub and Shan Masood are out in the middle for Pakistan and will look to reduce the deficit as soon as possible, without losing their wicket in the process. South Africa will bank on their bowlers to make early in-roads. Ayub is already off the mark in style hitting two fours. 

27 Dec, 18:36 (IST)

OUT!  Dane Paterson falls to a false shot as South Africa bundled out for 301, and have managed to gain a crucial 90-run lead. Khurram Shahzad takes a smart catch as Saim Ayub claims his first wicket of the match. Sadly, Corbin Bosch is left stranded on 81*. Dane Paterson c Khurram Shahzad b Saim Ayub 12(16)

27 Dec, 18:24 (IST)

Corbin Bosch is playing a stellar knock and has brought South Africa back in the Test. Bosch is showing great temperament, and also putting bat to ball when need be. Bosch and Dane Paterson have added 37 runs for the 10th wicket, helping South Africa take an 80-run lead. 

27 Dec, 17:49 (IST)

FIFTY! This has been a stellar debut for Corbin Bosch, who first performed with the ball, and now stars for South Africa with the bat. Bosch registered his maiden Test half-century in 46 balls, which were laced with 10 fours. 

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South Africa National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Shan Masood-led Pakistan were bowled out for 211 runs on day 1 of the SA vs PAK 1st Test 2024. Pakistan's top order failed yet again. Kamran Ghulam scored 54 runs and was the top scorer for the Pakistan National Cricket Team on day 1. No other batsman from team Pakistan even managed to get to the 30-run mark individually. South Africa bowler Dane Paterson secured a five-wicket haul and debutant Corbin Bosch secured a four-wicket haul. Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test 2024: Khurram Shahzad Rattles Hosts Early as Aiden Markram Fights for Control on Day 1.

Kagiso Rabda failed to secure a wicket but kept the pressure alive by bowling well. Whereas, Marco Janse managed to take a single wicket. South Africa are still trailing by 129 runs going into day 2 of the 1st Test. For South Africa too, the top order didn't do very much but Aiden Markram is still at the crease and wants to score more runs for the Proteas.

Khurram Shahzad scalped a couple of wickets. Mohammad Abas took one wicket. Pakistan will look for early wickets so that they can take control of the Test match going into day 2. So far contest seems very equally matched and an interesting one as well. It will be interesting to see how the Proteas will avoid giving early wickets away. 'F**K YOU…' Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam Involved in Heated Exchange With South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Verreynne During SA vs PAK 1st Test 2024 (Watch Video).

Playing XIs

South Africa Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson

Pakistan Playing XI: Shan Masood (c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohd. Abbas.