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Debutant Spinner Asif Afridi Shines as South Africa Struggle in Rawalpindi
22 Oct
Summary
- Debutant spinner Asif Afridi picks up 2 wickets
- South Africa trail Pakistan by 148 runs
- Tristan Stubbs scores unbeaten 68 for Proteas
As the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Rawalpindi entered its third day on October 23, 2025, the focus was on the Proteas' efforts to bounce back after a challenging start to their innings. Resuming from 185/4, South Africa faced a determined Pakistani bowling attack, led by debutant spinner Asif Afridi.
Afridi, who had already made an impact on Day 2 by picking up two late wickets, continued to trouble the South African batters. He dismissed half-century maker Tony de Zorzi (55) and Dewald Brevis, who was dismissed for his second duck of the series. This setback checked the Proteas' progress, and they currently trail Pakistan by 148 runs.
However, Tristan Stubbs has shown resilience, scoring an unbeaten 68 to keep South Africa's hopes alive. He is currently batting alongside Kyle Verreynne (10*), as the visitors look to build a strong second-innings total and put pressure on the hosts.