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Spinners Shine as Pakistan and South Africa Clash in Nail-biting Test
14 Oct
Summary
- Spinners Noman Ali and Senuran Muthusamy dominate proceedings
- Muthusamy takes first 10-wicket haul, South Africa needs 226 runs to win
- Pakistan needs 8 wickets to lead the 2-match series
On October 15th, 2025, the opening Test match between Pakistan and South Africa in Lahore reached an exciting phase on day three. Spinners Noman Ali and Senuran Muthusamy dominated the proceedings, with Muthusamy achieving his first 10-wicket match haul.
Muthusamy's impressive performance restricted Pakistan to 167 runs in their second innings, setting South Africa a target of 277 runs for victory. Noman Ali continued his fine form, dismissing South African captain Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder early on. The visitors ended the day at 51-2, with Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi remaining unbeaten.
Pakistan needs 8 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, while South Africa requires 226 more runs to win the match. The spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan gives Pakistan a strong advantage, with Muthusamy and Simon Harmer also contributing significantly for the visitors.
The match is poised for a close finish, as both teams battle it out on the turning Gaddafi Stadium pitch. The outcome of this thrilling Test encounter remains uncertain, with the final day's play set to be a captivating affair.
