South Africa vs Pakistan, Live Score, Day 2 of 2nd Test in Cape Town: Du Plessis Leads SA Forward

Follow the live score from the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town.

Day 1 review: Aiden Markram scored a half century on the opening day of the second Test at Newlands against Pakistan on Thursday as South Africa reached 123-2 at stumps.

The Proteas are currently just 54 runs behind Pakistan after Sarfraz Ahmed’s men – put in to bat after Faf du Plessis won the toss – suffered another batting collapse and were bundled out after just two sessions on the first day.

Markram and his opening partner Dean Elgar put together a 55-run stand for the opening wicket but Elgar was the first to depart after edging one to Sarfraz behind the stumps off Mohammad Amir’s bowling.

Hashim Amla then joined Markram in the middle and the two looked like they would see out the remaining overs without much fuss but the latter was bowled on 78 on the final ball of the day by Shan Masood.

But earlier in the day it was pacer Duanne Olivier who did the damage for South Africa once again, taking four wickets as the visitors folded for a paltry 177 when tea was taken.

Olivier ended the first innings with figures of 4-48, a performance that will only bring more attention to him after he bagged 11 wickets in the first Test in Pretoria, which the hosts won by six wickets.

South Africa went into the Test with an all-out seam attack and the tactic worked wonders as they snared five quick wickets before lunch and then mopped up the remaining half of the side after the second session was extended.

For Pakistan, it was another forgettable outing with the bat as only skipper Sarfraz Ahmed – who top-scored for them 56 – and Shan Masood (44) offered a lick of resistance in a 60-run partnership after lunch before a brilliant catch from wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock tipped the scales in favour of the home side.

Pakistan were 75-5 at lunch but a fightback seemed possible thanks to the partnership between Ahmed and Masood, with the former playing a knock that was both solid and kept the scoreboard ticking.

However, any chance of a big partnership bringing Pakistan back into the game was snuffed out when Masood was spectacularly caught by wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock off the bowling of Kagiso Rabada.

Olivier then removed Sarfraz, who was aiming to fight fire with fire but ended up playing a needless shot and will once again bring up questions about his future as skipper despite him scoring his 17th half century in the longest format of the game.

Olivier, who is playing only his seventh Test, then removed Yasir Shah cheaply before Dale Steyn cleaned up the tail in the extended second session.

Steyn took 3-48 with Rabada returning figures of 2-35 and Vernon Philander 1-36, on his return to the side after injury.

Commentary (South Africa innings)

105.6 Y Shah to Kock, A single to end as de Kock plays tje conventional sweep to the man at deep backward square leg. A single taken. 351/5

105.5 Y Shah to Kock, Well bowled! Tosses it up outside off, de Kock goes back to a delivery which he should have played forward to. He tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 350/5

105.4 Y Shah to Kock, FOUR! The reverse sweep is out and it has been hit really well. 2000 Test match runs for de Kock. He hits it fine on the off side and the ball races away. 350/5

105.3 Y Shah to Plessis, Flatter and outside off, Faf guides it through point for a single. 346/5

105.2 Y Shah to Kock, This is tossed up around off, de Kock strokes it down to long off for a single. 345/5

105.1 Y Shah to Kock, FOUR! Welcome back into the attack! Short and wide outside off, de Kock waits for it and then guides it through point for a boundary. Runs coming thick and fast now. 344/5

Yasir Shah is back on.

104.6 M Abbas to Plessis, On the off pole, Faf lunges and keeps it out. 340/5

104.5 M Abbas to Plessis, Angles this into the off pole, Faf du Plessis is solid in defense. 340/5

104.4 M Abbas to Plessis, Back of a length on off, it is kept out. 340/5

104.3 M Abbas to Kock, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. 340/5

104.2 M Abbas to Kock, Works it with the angle to the man at mid-wicket. 339/5

104.1 M Abbas to Kock, Cut him into half! Length ball outside off, it comes back in. De Kock tries to defend but is beaten by the inward movement. The ball beats the inside edge and goes to the keeper. Abbas stands there with a frustrated look, he has beaten the inside edge, the outside edge, luck has just not been on his side. 339/5

103.6 M Amir to Plessis, Once again Faf du Plessis is early into the pull shot. It goes off the toe end towards mid off. 339/5

Faf is receiving some medical attention. He looks fine, but you never want to take chances with head injuries.

103.5 Amir to Plessis, RIGHT ON THE BADGE! A bumper by Amir, Faf is a little too early into the pull. He misses and the ball hits him on the helmet. 339/5

103.4 M Amir to Kock, Down the leg side, de Kock fails to flick it. Sarfraz behind does not collect it cleanly and concedes a bye. Has not been at his best has Sarfraz in the last few overs. A little sloppy. 339/5

103.3 M Amir to Kock, Full and on the pads, it is clipped through mid-wicket and the batsmen take two. 338/5

103.2 M Amir to Kock, A huge appeal but not given! On a length and around off, it comes back in after pitching. De Kock tries to defend but the ball hits him high on the pad. 336/5

103.1 M Amir to Plessis, 100 for Faf du Plessis, his 9th in Test cricket and what an innings this has been. He came out when they had lost two quick wickets and he has showed excellent character here on a wicket which is very difficult to bat on. Copped a few blows but continued to craft a brilliant innings. He gets to the milestone with another excellently timed shot. It is slightly full and around off, he strokes it through covers. It does not have enough legs to get to the boundary but the batsmen run three. He pumps his fist as he completes the third. Takes his helmet off and soaks in all the applause by the crowd. Well deserved. Well played skipper, you have led from the front here. 336/5

102.6 M Abbas to Kock, Back of a length on off, de Kock was trying to cut it but misses it completely. 333/5

102.5 M Abbas to Kock, Fuller on off, Quinton pushes it towards point. 333/5

102.4 M Abbas to Kock, Length delivery on middle, de Kock defends it off the front foot. 333/5

102.3 M Abbas to Plessis, Length delivery on middle, du Plessis taps it towards point for a run. 333/5

102.2 M Abbas to Plessis, DROPPED! Huge moment in the game. Fuller on leg, du Plessis flicks it and Sarfraz goes to his left and he gets both his hands to it and still drops it. Lazy effort from Sarfraz behind the stumps. He should have caught it. That was a sitter. Sarfraz normally takes brilliant catches but he will be disapointed with that effort. Abbas is frustrated. Luck is not going their way today, with some play and misses and edges not carrying. That wicket would have changed the momentum. Is that the turning point of the game? We have to wait and watch. 332/5

102.1 M Abbas to Plessis, Length delivery on middle and leg, Faf works it to mid-wicket. 332/5

101.6 M Amir to Kock, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. 332/5

101.5 M Amir to Kock, Back of a length on middle, de Kock works it towards square leg. 332/5

101.4 M Amir to Plessis, On the pads, Faf hops and then works it through square leg. A run is taken. 332/5

101.3 M Amir to Plessis, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on off, Faf defends it off the front foot. 331/5

101.2 M Amir to Plessis, A bumper on middle, Faf du Plessis ducks under it at the very last. 331/5

101.1 M Amir to Plessis, On the fuller side, du Plessis strokes it towards wide mid on. Shaheen dives to his right and makes a half stop, can't stop two though. 331/5

100.6 M Abbas to Kock, Back of a length around off, de Kock stands tall and guides it to point. 329/5

100.5 M Abbas to Kock, On a length and outside off, de Kock shoulders arms to it. 329/5

100.4 M Abbas to Kock, Once again it is on the pads, de Kock clips it through mid-wicket and takes another brace. The first two balls is where Abbas should be bowling, this is a little too straight. 329/5

100.3 M Abbas to Kock, A little too straight this time, de Kock flicks it through square leg for a couple. 327/5

100.2 M Abbas to Kock, BEATEN! On a length and once again it angles away. De Kock plays inside the line and gets beaten. 325/5

100.1 M Abbas to Kock, Well bowled! Lands it around off, it pitches and moves away. De Kock tries to defend but gets an outside edge towards covers. 325/5

Drinks!

99.6 M Amir to Plessis, A touch short on off, the batsman punches it towards point. 325/5

99.6 M Amir to Plessis, NO BALL! Amir oversteps. It was bowled a touch short on middle, Faf pulls it through square leg. Surprisingly, they did not take a run. 325/5

99.5 M Amir to Plessis, Goes short this time on middle, Faf nicely ducks underneath it. 324/5

99.4 M Amir to Plessis, Fuller on off, du Plessis drives it straight to the mid off fielder. 324/5

99.3 M Amir to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, du Plessis does not need to play at those. 324/5

99.2 M Amir to Plessis, Length delivery this time on off, Faf defends it from within the crease. 324/5

99.1 M Amir to Plessis, Back of a length on middle, du Plessis defends it with a straight bat. 324/5

98.6 M Abbas to Kock, Hurled outside the line of off stump, on a length, de Kock shoulders arms to it. 324/5

98.5 M Abbas to Kock, Cutting back in from a good length, takes the inside edge of Quinton's bat and thuds onto the pads as he tries to play at it. 324/5

98.4 M Abbas to Kock, Outside off on a good length, left alone. 324/5

98.3 M Abbas to Kock, Back of a length around off, de Kock wants to leave this. Decides to do so late and it goes off the glove behind to the slip cordon on the bounce. 324/5

98.2 M Abbas to Kock, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 324/5

98.1 M Abbas to Kock, Landing on middle and it shapes back in, catches de Kock on the front pad and a loud appeal goes up. Height is always the issue. 324/5

97.6 M Amir to Plessis, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 324/5

97.5 M Amir to Kock, Drifts on his pads, the batsman works it towards fine leg for a run. 324/5

97.4 M Amir to Kock, Length delivery on middle, de Kock defends it from within the crease. 323/5

97.3 M Amir to de Kock, FOUR! Luck is not going with Amir's way. Back of a length delivery on middle, de Kock was trying to defend it but the ball kept rising and hits him high on the bat. The ball then flies off the bat and through slip cordon for a boundary. 323/5

97.2 M Amir to Kock, That was close. Back of a length on middle, de kock defends it but the ball bounces back and goes just over the stumps. Lucky escape for de Kock. De Kock will be relieved it did not hit the stumps. 319/5

97.1 M Amir to Kock, Fuller on middle and leg, de Kock flicks it straight to the square leg fielder. 319/5

Mohammad Amir is back on.

96.6 M Abbas to du Plessis, FOUR! Overpitched from Abbas and du Plessis leans forward and drives it through covers for a boundary. Good end to the over for South Africa. 319/5

96.5 M Abbas to Plessis, In the channel outside off, Faf lets it go. 315/5

96.4 M Abbas to Plessis, Length delivery angling it on middle, du Plessis works it towards square leg. 315/5

96.3 M Abbas to Plessis, Back of a length on middle, du Plessis defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 315/5

96.2 M Abbas to Kock, Full on middle and leg, de Kock works it to the leg side for a run. 315/5

96.1 M Abbas to Kock, Good length delivery on off, de Kock tries to defend it, but the ball bounces after pitching and hitting the gloves of the batsman in the process. 314/5

95.6 S Afridi to Kock, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. End of an action packed over, 13 runs but an important wicket from it. 314/5

95.5 S Afridi to de Kock, So easily could have been three in a row! Full and on off, asking to be hit. De Kock drives it firmly but straight to the man at covers. A little to the left or the right and it would have been three in a row. 313/5

95.4 S Afridi to Kock, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for de Kock to begin with. This is short and outside off, de Kock waits for it and then guides it through short third man for another boundary. 313/5

95.3 S Afridi to Kock, FOUR! A gift for de Kock on the first ball. A full toss on the pads, de Kock says thank you very much as he flicks it through backward square leg for a boundary. 309/5

Quinton de Kock is the new man in for South Africa.

95.2 S Afridi to Bavuma, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Shaheen Afridi provides the breakthrough Pakistan so desperately wanted. Ends the 150-plus run stand, ends a magnificent knock by Bavuma on a very, very difficult wicket. He walks off to a standing ovation and he deserves every bit of it. Coming to the ball now, it is on a length and around off, it is angled into the batter first, Bavuma tries to play the original trajectory but it pitches and then moves away. Takes the outside edge and Sarfraz takes a good catch diving to his right. Can this now open the floodgates? Pakistan will hope so. 305/5

95.1 S Afridi to Bavuma, FOUR! That went to the fence like a tracer bullet. It is short and on the body, Bavuma helps it on its way to the fine leg fence. No stopping those. 305/4

94.6 M Abbas to Plessis, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. 301/4

94.5 M Abbas to Plessis, Back of a length on off, Faf punches it towards point. 301/4

94.4 M Abbas to Plessis, FOUR! Back of a length on off, du Plessis stands tall and punches it through extra cover for a boundary. Brings up the 150-run stand between these two and also the 300 up for South Africa. This partnership is taking the game away from Pakistan. The visitors need quick wickets otherwise they will be staring down the barrel. South Africa will like these two to continue for a longer period of time. 301/4

94.3 M Abbas to Plessis, In the channel outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. 297/4

94.2 M Abbas to Plessis, Back of a length this time on middle, Faf defends it from within the crease. 297/4

94.1 M Abbas to Plessis, On a length on middle,du Plessis taps it towards point. 297/4

Mohammad Abbas is back on.

93.6 S Afridi to Bavuma, FOUR! Easy pickings there for the batsman. Drags it short and wide down leg, Bavuma pulls it through fine leg and the ball races away to the fence. 297/4

93.5 S Afridi to Bavuma, Similar delivery on middle, Bavuma flicks it straight to the mid-wicket fielder. 293/4

93.4 S Afridi to Bavuma, On a length on middle, Bavuma works it to the leg side. 293/4

93.3 S Afridi to Bavuma, Once again it is outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. 293/4

93.2 S Afridi to Bavuma, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 293/4

93.1 S Afridi to Bavuma, Back of a length on off, Bavuma pushes it to mid off. 293/4

92.6 M Amir to Plessis, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 293/4

92.5 M Amir to Plessis, Wide outside off, du Plessis shoulders arms to it. 293/4

92.4 M Amir to Plessis, Length delivery on middle, Faf works it to the mid-wicket region. 293/4

92.3 M Amir to Bavuma, Fuller on off, Bavuma pushes it towards covers. Bavuma takes off, du Plessis still goes for the run. The fielder at point collect and has a shy at the strikers end but misses it. He would have been a goner had he hit the stumps. Faf du plessis was miles out of the crease. 293/4

92.2 M Amir to Bavuma, Similar delivery on middle, Temba watchfully block it out. 292/4

92.1 M Amir to Bavuma, Length delivery on off, Temba defends it with a straight bat. 292/4

91.6 S Afridi to Plessis, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 292/4

91.5 S Afridi to Plessis, OUCH! That would have hurt him. It has happend for the second time in the game. Length delivery on middle, du Plessis was trying to defend it, but the ball bounced and it hits him on the glove and he immediately throws his bat. 292/4

91.4 S Afridi to Plessis, Back of a length on middle, du Plessis defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 292/4

91.3 S Afridi to Plessis, Outside off, Faf lets it go. 292/4

91.2 S Afridi to Plessis, FOUR! The captain looking in ominous touch. Half volley from Afridi, du Plessis leans forward and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary. 292/4

91.1 S Afridi to Bavuma, Starts the new spell with a back of a length delivery on middle, Bavuma wokrs it to the leg side for a run. 288/4

Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack.

90.6 M Amir to Plessis, JAFFA! This is just terrific stuff from Amir. Not sure how do you play those. It pitches on middle and then moves away square. Faf is squared up as he tries to defend. Fails to put bat on ball as the ball beats the outside edge. 287/4

90.5 M Amir to Plessis, BEATEN! However, Faf is playing all the deliveries in a strange manner. He is rooted to his crease and pushing at the deliveries. Here also, Amir lands it on a length around off, it shapes away. Faf du Plessis pushes at it away from his body but gets beaten. 287/4

90.4 M Amir to Plessis, Another length ball on middle, Faf defends it awkwardly and onto the ground. 287/4

90.3 M Amir to du Plessis, Faf looks to drive it on the up, he does so nicely but finds the fielder at covers. 287/4

90.2 M Amir to Plessis, A little wide outside off, Faf du Plessis shoulders arms to it. 287/4

90.1 M Amir to Plessis, Length around off, Faf is solid in defense. 287/4

89.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 287/4

89.5 M Abbas to Bavuma, In the channel outside off, Temba lets it go. 287/4

89.4 M Abbas to Bavuma, A touch short on off, Bavuma tries to defend it but hits him high on the bat and the ball goes towards off side. 287/4

89.3 M Abbas to Bavuma, Length delivery on middle, Temba defends it from within the crease. 287/4

89.2 M Abbas to Bavuma, NOT OUT! Saved by a whisker! Temba Bavuma survives. Length delivery on middle, Bavuma tries to flick it but misses it and was rapped on the pads. Abbas appeals and the umpire raises his finger. Bavuma goes for the review. The replay shows it is going just over the bails. The on-field call has to be overturned. Excellent use of the review there. Unfortunate for Pakistan. They can't believe it has not gone in their favour. The look on their faces says it all. They were in desperate need of this wicket, they felt they had got it only for the DRS to overturn the decision. 287/4

Review has been taken. Temba Bavuma is given out. He has taken the review.

89.1 M Abbas to Bavuma, Fuller delivery on middle, Bavuma drives it straight to the mid on fielder. 287/4

88.6 M Amir to Plessis, BEATEN! Back of a length delivery angling across the batter, du Plessis tries to defend it but gets beaten to it. Lovely delivery to end the over. They need to persist with this line and length. 287/4

88.5 M Amir to Plessis, Length delivery outside off, left alone by Faf. 287/4

88.4 M Amir to Plessis, Short of a length on middle, du Plessis defends it from within the crease. 287/4

88.3 M Amir to Plessis, Similar delivery, Faf does not need to play at those. 287/4

88.2 M Amir to Plessis, In the channel outside off, du Plessis shoulders arms to it. 287/4

88.1 M Amir to Plessis, Back of a length angling across the off stump, Faf tries to defend it but gets beaten to it. 287/4

87.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, Sharp delivery that. On a length on middle, Bavuma tries to flick it but misses it and was hit on the body. 287/4

87.5 M Abbas to Bavuma, A touch short on off, Bavuma hangs back and cuts it towards the point fielder. 287/4

87.4 M Abbas to Bavuma, Good length delivery on off, Temba Bavuma defends it from within the crease. 287/4

87.3 M Abbas to Bavuma, Similar delivery, Bavuma defends it by presenting the full face of the bat. 287/4

87.2 M Abbas to Bavuma, Length delivery on middle, Temba defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 287/4

87.1 M Abbas to Plessis, Fullder delivery on middle, du Plessis nudges it around the corner for a single. 287/4

86.6 M Amir to Bavuma, In the channel outside off, Temba lets it go. 286/4

86.5 M Amir to T Bavuma, FOUR! Drags it a touch short on off, Bavum gets into position early and cuts it through point for a boundary. First boundary after tea. 286/4

86.4 M Amir to Bavuma, Full on middle, Bavuma works it to mid-wicket. 282/4

86.3 M Amir to Bavuma, Length delivery on off, Bavuma plays it towards the point region. 282/4

86.2 M Amir to Bavuma, On a length on middle, Temba defends it with a straight bat. 282/4

86.1 M Amir to Bavuma, Starts with a length delivery outside off, Bavuma lets it go. 282/4

Mohammad Amir to bowl from the other end.

85.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, Drifts on his pads, Temba tucks it around the corner for a run. 282/4

85.5 M Abbas to Bavuma, Around off, Bavuma pushes it towards point. 281/4

85.4 M Abbas to Bavuma, Back of a length on middle, Temba defends it from within the crease. 281/4

85.3 M Abbas to Bavuma, A touch fuller outside off, Bavuma tries to drive it, but fails to connect it. Loose shot from Bavuma. 281/4

85.2 M Abbas to Bavuma, Fuller again on middle, this time Bavuma keeps it out. 281/4

85.1 M Abbas to T Bavuma, Starts off with a fuller delivery on middle, Bavuma tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Good start from Abbas. 281/4

The players are out in the middle for the final session. Temba Bavuma will take strike. Mohammad Abbas will start the proceedings after tea.

.... Day 2, Session 3 ....

Brilliant session for South Africa. They have scored at around three runs per over and have gone wicketless. The captain, Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma are amidst a 132-run stand and are taking the game away from the visitors. They have dominated the bowlers and would look to do the same in the last session. For the visitors, they have not been at their best, leaking easy runs. However, with the new ball being taken, Sarfraz will be hoping for the fast bowlers to take some wickets and wrap the innings up as soon as possible. Could be a defining session for both the teams.

84.6 M Amir to Plessis, On the 5th stump line, Faf lets it go. And that is TEA ON DAY 2. SOUTH AFRICA ARE 281/4. 281/4

84.5 M Amir to Plessis, Fuller delivery outside off, the ball kept very low after pitching. Du Plessis does not need to play at those. 281/4

84.4 M Amir to Plessis, Similar delivery, the batsman flicks it straight to the mid-wicket fielder. 281/4

84.3 M Amir to Plessis, Fuller delivery angling in on middle, du Plessis tucks it to the leg side. 281/4

84.2 M Amir to Plessis, Length delivery outside off, Faf shoulders arms to it. 281/4

84.1 M Amir to Plessis, Starts off with a fuller delivery outside off, du Plessis lets it go. 281/4

Mohammad Amir will share the second new ball.

83.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, Too far outside off, on a length once more, Temba covers the line and shoulders arms to it. 281/4

83.5 M Abbas to Bavuma, Behind a good length, outside the line of off stump, Bavuma gets right behind the line and defends. 281/4

83.4 M Abbas to Bavuma, Angling down leg, the batsman looks to flick but misses. 281/4

83.3 M Abbas to T Bavuma, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, Bavuma punches it on the up but straight to mid off. 281/4

The second new ball has finally been taken.

83.2 M Abbas to T Bavuma, Full in length, attacking the stumps, driven to mid off with the full face. 281/4

83.1 M Abbas to Bavuma, Marginally ahead of a length, around off, it's patted away on the off side. 281/4

Mohammad Abbas is back. So Pakistan will now be thinking of taking a new ball.

82.6 A Shafiq to Bavuma, Fuller on off, Temba pushes it towards cover for a single. 281/4

82.5 A Shafiq to Plessis, A touch short on off, du Plessis punches it through covers for another run. 280/4

82.4 A Shafiq to Bavuma, Again fuller on middle, Bavuma flicks it towards square leg. The batsmen cross ends. 279/4

82.3 A Shafiq to Bavuma, Fuller on middle and leg, Temba flicks it straight to the mid-wicket fielder. 278/4

82.2 A Shafiq to Bavuma, A touch short outside off, Bavuma tries to cut it but misses it completely. 278/4

82.1 A Shafiq to Plessis, Quicker delivery on middle, du Plessis nudges it around the corner for a single. 278/4

81.6 Y Shah to Bavuma, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 277/4

81.5 Y Shah to Bavuma, Drags it short on middle, Temba punches it towards covers. 277/4

81.4 Y Shah to Plessis, Fuller on middle and leg, Faf works it to the leg side for a run. 277/4

81.3 Y Shah to Plessis, A touch short on off, du Plessis hangs back and punches it towards point. 276/4

81.2 Y Shah to Plessis, Flighted delivery on middle, Faf tries to defend it, but it takes the inside edge and thuds into the pads. 276/4

81.1 Y Shah to Plessis, FOUR! Drags it short on middle, du Plessis hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. 276/4

80.6 A Shafiq to Bavuma, Sliding across, around off, it takes the top half of the bat and rolls away on the off side. A couple of runs taken. 272/4

80.5 A Shafiq to du Plessis, Shortish around off, Faf punches it wide of mid on for a single. 270/4

80.4 A Shafiq to Bavuma, Too straight in line, flicked into the leg side for one. 269/4

80.3 A Shafiq to Bavuma, Comes well forward to this and blocks. 268/4

80.2 A Shafiq to Bavuma, Spinning in on middle and leg, Bavuma picks it off his pads as he works it down on the leg side. 268/4

80.1 A Shafiq to du Plessis, Tossed up on middle and leg, du Plessis drives it towards mid on for a single. 268/4

Second new ball is available. However they have not taken it yet.

79.6 Y Shah to Plessis, A touch short on off, du Plessis hangs back and punches it through point for a single. 267/4

79.5 Y Shah to Bavuma, Bowls quicker on middle, Temba goes down on one knee and sweeps it through fine leg for a run. 266/4

79.4 Y Shah to Bavuma, Gives it a bit of air on middle, the ball turns away sharply. Bavuma tries to defend it but the ball goes past the outside edge of the bat. Sharp turn from Yasir. 265/4

79.3 Y Shah to du Plessis, Fuller on off, Faf strokes it towards long on for a run. 265/4

79.2 Y Shah to Bavuma, Fuller and quicker on his pads, Bavuma sweeps it towards fine leg for a single. 264/4

79.1 Y Shah to Bavuma, Flighted delivery on middle, Bavuma defends it with a straight bat. 263/4

78.6 S Masood to Plessis, FOUR! Overpitched from Shan and du Plessis drives it firmly through covers for a boundary. 263/4

78.5 S Masood to Plessis, Fuller on off, Faf pushes it towards covers. 259/4

78.4 S Masood to Plessis, In the channel outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. 259/4

78.3 S Masood to Plessis, Similar delivery, du Plessis pushes it towards point. 259/4

78.2 S Masood to Plessis, Fuller on middle, Faf defends it by presenting the full face of the bat. 259/4

78.1 S Masood to du Plessis, FOUR! SHOT! Half volley from Shan. Faf leans forward and drives it firmly through covers and the ball races away to the boundary. 259/4

77.6 Y Shah to Bavuma, Quicker on middle, Temba keeps it out. 255/4

77.5 Y Shah to T Bavuma, Flighted delivery on middle, Bavuma tries to flick it but gets an inside edge onto the pads. 255/4

77.4 Y Shah to Bavuma, Drags it short on middle, Temba Bavuma punches it through point for a couple of runs. 255/4

77.3 Y Shah to Plessis, On middle, Faf pushes it towards point for a single. 253/4

77.2 Y Shah to Plessis, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 252/4

77.1 Y Shah to Bavuma, Fuller on off, Temba drives it through covers for a run. 252/4

76.6 S Masood to Plessis, Third leave in a row as once again the ball is way outside off. 251/4

76.5 S Masood to Plessis, Another ball which is bowled outside off, it is once again left alone. 251/4

76.4 S Masood to Plessis, Outside off, left alone. 251/4

76.3 S Masood to Plessis, The batsman defends it from within the crease. 251/4

76.2 S Masood to Plessis, Shorter in length outside off, Faf pushes it to covers. 251/4

76.1 S Masood to Plessis, Length ball outside off, the batsman lets it be. 251/4

75.6 Y Shah to Bavuma, Fuller on middle and leg, Temba sweeps it through square leg for a couple of runs. Brings up the 13th Test Fifty for Bavuma. Superb fifty from the right-hander. 251/4

75.5 Y Shah to Bavuma, Quicker on middle and leg, Temba tries to defend it, but it takes the inside edge onto the pads. The ball then goes towards off side. Appeal from Yasir but umpire shakes his head. Replay shows there was an inside edge on that. 249/4

75.4 Y Shah to Plessis, Drags it short on off, du Plessis cuts it through point for a run. Brings up the 100 run-stand between these two. Brilliant partnership in the context of the game. They lost two early wickets in the morning but these two combined well and formed a good stand. 249/4

75.3 Y Shah to Plessis, Slower through the air but outside off, Faf lets it go. 248/4

75.2 Y Shah to Plessis, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 248/4

75.1 Y Shah to Plessis, Flighted delivery on off, du Plessis drives it straight to the point fielder. 248/4

74.6 S Masood to Bavuma, Similar delivery, same result. 248/4

74.5 S Masood to Bavuma, In the channel outside off, Temba shoulders arms to it. 248/4

74.4 S Masood to Bavuma, Length delivery on off, Temba defends it with a straight bat. 248/4

74.3 S Masood to Bavuma, FOUR! Errs in line and length and deserved the punishment. It was full on his pads, Temba tickles it fine through square leg for a boundary. 248/4

74.2 S Masood to Bavuma, Wide outside off, Temba lets it go. 244/4

74.1 S Masood to Bavuma, Good delivery from Shan. Fuller outside off, Bavuma tries to defend it, but it goes past the outside edge of the bat. 244/4

Shan Masood is brought into the attack.

73.6 Y Shah to Bavuma, Once again Bavuma tries to cut but ends up chopping it towards point for a single. 244/4

73.5 Y Shah to Bavuma, This is shorter in length outside off, Bavuma cuts it nicely but finds the fielder at point. 243/4

73.4 Y Shah to Bavuma, Flatter again on off, Bavuma blocks it off the front foot. 243/4

73.3 Y Shah to Bavuma, On the stumps, it is kept out. 243/4

73.2 Y Shah to Plessis, Flatter and shorter in length outside off, Faf du Plessis goes for the cut but gets an outside edge towards third man. The batsmen take three. 243/4

73.1 Y Shah to Plessis, Driven through the covers by the batsman. 240/4

72.6 S Afridi to Bavuma, Fuller around off, Bavuma prods forward and drives it through covers for a brace. 12 runs from the over. Expensive over of Afridi comes to an end. 240/4

72.5 S Afridi to Bavuma, Fuller on middle and leg, Temaba flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs. 238/4

72.4 S Afridi to Bavuma, FOUR! Streaky but effective. It was touch fuller on off, Temba leans forward and tries to defend it, but it goes past the outside edge and through third slip for a boundary. 236/4

72.3 S Afridi to Bavuma, FOUR! It was dragged short outside off, Bavuma slashes it hard and it hits the outside edge of the bat and goes through gully for a boundary. 232/4

72.2 S Afridi to Bavuma, Length delivery outside off, the ball keeps a bit low after going past the bat. Sarfraz takes it nicely behind the stumps. 228/4

72.1 S Afridi to Bavuma, Back of a length outside off, Temba lets it go. 228/4

71.6 Y Shah to du Plessis, Gets some extra bounce on that one but there is no close-in fielder! This is flighted on middle, Faf lunges and tries to defend but is hit high on the bat. It lobs towards silly point where there is no fielder. 228/4

71.5 Y Shah to Plessis, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. 228/4

71.4 Y Shah to Plessis, Gives it air looking for some purchase from the wicket. There ain't any and Faf du Plessis easily defends it. 228/4

71.3 Y Shah to Plessis, Quicker again on middle, Faf again blocks it off the back foot. 228/4

71.2 Y Shah to Plessis, Flatter and on off, the batsman goes back and defends it. 228/4

71.1 Y Shah to Bavuma, Brings the sweep out to this full ball. It is hit towards fine leg for a single. 228/4

70.6 S Afridi to Plessis, Length and on off, the batter lunges and defends it by taking a hand off the handle. 227/4

70.5 S Afridi to Plessis, Wide outside off, left alone. 227/4

70.4 S Afridi to Plessis, Fuller on middle, du Plessis strokes it to mid on. 227/4

70.3 S Afridi to Plessis, Unplayable! That is pitched on a length around off, it hits a crack and then moves away sharply. Also bounces extra. Faf du Plessis does well to take his bat and gloves out of the way. 227/4

70.2 S Afridi to Plessis, Drags his length back on off, du Plessis keeps it out. 227/4

70.1 S Afridi to Plessis, FOUR! Lovely shot! Full and on off, Faf leans into the drive and just times it through covers. That was right off the middle, you need not run for those. The lead is now 50. 227/4

Drinks!

69.6 Y Shah to Bavuma, Slower through the air on middle, Temba plays it with a dead bat. 223/4

69.5 Y Shah to Bavuma, Flighted delivery outside off, Temba lets it go. 223/4

69.4 Y Shah to Bavuma, Flighted delivery on middle, Temba pushes it towards point. 223/4

69.3 Y Shah to Plessis, Drags it short on off, Faf hangs back and punches it towards point for a single. 223/4

69.2 Y Shah to Plessis, Quicker and fuller on off, du Plessis drives it towards covers. 222/4

69.1 Y Shah to Plessis, A tad short on middle, Faf works it to the leg side. 222/4

68.6 S Afridi to Bavuma, Fuller in length on off, TB strokes it to covers. 222/4

68.5 S Afridi to Bavuma, On middle, Bavuma pushes it towards mid on. 222/4

68.4 S Afridi to Bavuma, A vicious delivery that! Bavuma also played it well. Yes, luck did favor him as the ball could have lobbed anywhere but he deserves some luck for the way he played that delivery. It was bowled on a length and around off, it takes off from nowhere. Temba hops, takes one hand off the handle and fends it. The ball hits the higher portion but due to one hand being off, it lobs well short of the slip cordon. 222/4

68.3 S Afridi to Bavuma, Bavuma now shuffles across and works it towards mid-wicket. 222/4

68.2 S Afridi to Bavuma, Good delivery! On a length and around off, it comes in with the angle. Bavuma tries to defend but the ball hits his pads and goes to the keeper. 222/4

68.1 S Afridi to du Plessis, A little too straight, Faf du Plessis flicks it through wide mid on for a run. 222/4

67.6 Y Shah to Bavuma, FOUR! Superb use of the feet from Temba. Nicely tossed up delivery on middle, Bavuma comes down the track and lofts it over mid on for a boundary. 221/4

67.5 Y Shah to Bavuma, Quicker on middle, Temba comes down the track and works it to mid-wicket. 217/4

67.4 Y Shah to Bavuma, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 217/4

67.3 Y Shah to Plessis, Drags it short on middle, Faf tucks it around the corner for a run. Brings up the 18th Test fifty for the captain. Brilliant fifty in the context of the game. South Africa will like him to score a big one now. 217/4

67.2 Y Shah to Plessis, On middle, du Plessis defends it with a straight bat. 216/4

67.1 Y Shah to Plessis, Errs in line and length, Faf clips it through square leg for a boundary. 216/4

Yasir Shah is brought into the attack.

66.6 S Afridi to Bavuma, On the 5th stump line, Temba shoulders arms to it. 212/4

66.5 S Afridi to Bavuma, In the channel outside off, TB lets it go. 212/4

66.4 S Afridi to Bavuma, Fuller on middle, Temba watchfully blocks it out. 212/4

66.3 S Afridi to Bavuma, Full on middle and leg, Bavuma flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 212/4

66.2 S Afridi to T Bavuma, Fuller delivery on off, Bavuma drives it straight to the mid on fielder. 210/4

66.1 S Afridi to Bavuma, Short of a length outside off, Bavuma lets it go 210/4

65.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, Drop and run! On a length and around middle, Bavuma shuffles across and clips it towards mid-wicket for a single. 210/4

65.5 M Abbas to Bavuma, Goes short this time but it is down the leg side, Bavuma lets it be. 209/4

65.4 M Abbas to Plessis, Goes fuller in length on middle, Faf strokes it towards mid on for a run. 209/4

65.3 M Abbas to Plessis, Back of a length on off, FdP defends it off the back foot. 208/4

65.2 M Abbas to Plessis, BEAUTY! This is frustrating for the Pakistan bowlers, they are beating the edge but not getting it. Once again Abbas bowls a beauty, it is on a length around off, it pitches and then deviates away. Faf du Plessis defends inside the line and keeps it out. 208/4

65.1 M Abbas to Plessis, Good length and on off, Faf guides it to point. 208/4

64.6 S Afridi to Plessis, Short of a length on middle, Faf nudges it to the leg side. The batsmen rotate strike. 7 runs from the over. 208/4

64.5 S Afridi to du Plessis, FOUR! DISPATCHED! Nothing delivery from Afridi, sets perfectly for Faf who gets into position early and pulls it towards mid wicket for a boundary. 207/4

64.4 S Afridi to Plessis, A touch short on off, Faf punches it towards point. 203/4

64.3 S Afridi to Bavuma, Back of a length on middle, Bavuma tucks it around the corner for a run. 203/4

64.2 S Afridi to Plessis, Goes short again on middle, this time Faf gets into position early and pulls it through square leg for a single. 202/4

64.1 S Afridi to Plessis, Starts off his new spell with a bouncer on middle, du Plessis nicely ducks underneath it. 201/4

Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack.

63.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, Full and wide down leg, Bavuma tries to flick it but misses it completely. 201/4

63.5 M Abbas to T Bavuma, Length delivery on off, Bavuma tries to defend it but it takes the inside edge and was thudded onto the pads. 201/4

63.4 M Abbas to Bavuma, Full on middle, Temba defends it with a straight bat. 201/4

63.3 M Abbas to Bavuma, Wide outside off, Temba does not need to play at those. 201/4

63.2 M Abbas to Bavuma, In the channel outside off, TB lets it go. 201/4

63.1 M Abbas to Bavuma, Fuller on middle, Temba flicks it straight to the mid-wicket fielder. 201/4

62.6 M Amir to Plessis, Goes short this time on off, du Plessis tries to pull it but it hits the toe end of the bat and the ball goes towards point. He was in no control of the shot. 201/4

62.5 M Amir to Plessis, Back of a length on middle, the batsman defends it from within the crease. 201/4

62.4 M Amir to Plessis, Similar delivery, same result. 201/4

62.3 M Amir to Plessis, On the 5th stump channel, left alone by Faf. 201/4

62.2 M Amir to Plessis, In the channel outside off, Faf lets it go. 201/4

62.1 M Amir to Plessis, Length delivery angling it in on middle, Faf somehow manages to flick it through square leg for a couple of runs. Brings up the 200 run for South Africa. 201/4

61.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, Outside off, Bavuma lets it go. Maiden for Abbas. 199/4

61.5 M Abbas to Bavuma, Good length delivery on off, Temba defends it from within the crease. 199/4

61.4 M Abbas to Bavuma, Good length delivery outside off, Temba does not need to play at those. 199/4

61.3 M Abbas to Bavuma, In the channel outside off, TB shoulders arms to it. 199/4

61.2 M Abbas to Bavuma, Fuller delivery on off, Bavuma pushes it towards mid off. 199/4

61.1 M Abbas to Bavuma, Length delivery outside off, Temba lets it go. 199/4

60.6 M Amir to Plessis, Similar delivery, same result. 199/4

60.5 M Amir to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, left alone by Faf. 199/4

60.4 M Amir to Plessis, Outside off, du Plessis lets it go. 199/4

60.3 M Amir to Plessis, On the 5th stump, Faf shoulders arms to it. 199/4

60.2 M Amir to Plessis, Back of a length angling it on middle, du Plessis somehow manage to keep it out. 199/4

60.1 M Amir to Plessis, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 199/4

59.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, FOUR! Cuts and cuts hard. Brings up the fifty-run stand in style. Bangs it short outside off, Bavuma gets into position early and cuts it through point for a boundary. Handy partnership in the context of the game. 199/4

59.5 M Abbas to Bavuma, Outside off, TB lets it go. 195/4

59.4 M Abbas to Plessis, On a length on middle, Faf nudges it towards mid-wicket for a run. 195/4

59.3 M Abbas to du Plessis, Fuller delivery on off, Faf opens the face of the bat and plays it towards third slip. 194/4

59.2 M Abbas to Plessis, Wide outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. 194/4

59.1 M Abbas to Plessis, Length delivery on off, du Plessis defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 194/4

58.6 M Amir to Bavuma, On the 5th stump channel, Bavuma does not need to play at those. 194/4

58.5 M Amir to Bavuma, Length delivery on off, Temba taps it towards the point region . 194/4

58.4 M Amir to Bavuma, In the channel outside off, TB lets it go. 194/4

58.3 M Amir to Bavuma, Strays on his pads, Temba clips it off his pads through fine leg for a couple of runs. 194/4

58.2 M Amir to Bavuma, Back of a length on middle, Temba defends it off the back foot and onto the ground. 192/4

58.2 M Amir to Plessis, NO BALL! Amir oversteps. He bowls it on a length on middle, Faf flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run. 192/4

The physio is out to have a look. His finger now has been tapped and he is all set to continue.

58.1 M Amir to Plessis, OUCH! On a length on middle, Faf tries to defend it but was hit on the gloves. He throws his bat immediately. Looks like he is in pain. This wicket is playing tricks. Some deliveries climbing, some keeping low. The batsman need to be careful here with their shots. 190/4

Mohammad Amir is back into the attack.

57.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, Good delivery outside off, Bavuma tries to defend it but the ball goes past the outside edge of the bat. 190/4

57.5 M Abbas to Bavuma, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 190/4

57.4 M Abbas to Plessis, Sharp delivery angling it on middle, du Plessis was in a awkward position and play is somehow to the square leg for a single. 190/4

57.3 M Abbas to Plessis, Fuller delivery on off, Faf defends it with a straight bat. 189/4

57.2 M Abbas to Bavuma, A touch short on middle, Bavuma works it to the leg side for a run. First run after Lunch. 189/4

57.1 M Abbas to Bavuma, Starts off with a fuller delivery outside off, Temba lets it go. 188/4

The players are out in the middle. Faf du Plessis will take strike. Mohammad Abbas will start the proceedings after Lunch.

.... Day 2, Session 2 ....

Pakistan on the other hand, started off well. Their pacers were on the money, kept it tight and also managed to pick two wickets. They though could not continue the good work after the Drinks break. They need a few wickets quickly after Lunch and get into the South African lower order. Will they be able to do so or will the home team continue to stay ahead? Join us to find out in a while.

A session of two halves but it is the hosts who would be walking off with their noses in front. They struggled in the first hour to score runs. They also lost a couple of wickets, one to Shaheen and another to Abbas. However, after that, Bavuma and Faf du Plessis grinded it out there and ensured there were no more wickets to fall before the break. They have also taken the hosts into the lead and the home side will hope the two can continue the good work.

56.6 Y Shah to Bavuma, Ends the session with a drive towards mid off. They get an easy run in the end. AND THAT IS LUNCH ON DAY 2. SOUTH AFRICA ARE 188/4. 188/4

56.5 Y Shah to Bavuma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 187/4

56.4 Y Shah to Bavuma, Drags it short on middle, Temba flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs. 187/4

56.3 Y Shah to Bavuma, A touch fuller on off, Temba drives it towards mid off. 185/4

56.2 Y Shah to Plessis, Fuller on off, Faf eases it towards long off for a run. 185/4

56.1 Y Shah to Plessis, Quicker on middle, du Plessis defends it with a straight bat. 184/4

55.6 S Masood to Plessis, A touch short on off, Faf gets into position early and punches it through covers for three runs. 184/4

55.5 S Masood to Plessis, Length again on off, Faf du Plessis blocks it out. 181/4

55.4 S Masood to Plessis, Hits the length again around off, Faf du Plessis blocks it out. 181/4

55.3 S Masood to Plessis, Outside off, Du Plessis shoulders arms to it. 181/4

55.2 S Masood to Plessis, Drifts on his pads, the batsman works it to the leg side. 181/4

55.1 S Masood to Plessis, Fuller delivery on off, Faf drives it straight to the mid off fielder. 181/4

Shan Masood is on now.

54.6 Y Shah to Bavuma, A tad short on off, TB taps it towards point. 181/4

54.5 Y Shah to T Bavuma, Fuller on off, Temba drives it straight to the cover fielder. 181/4

54.4 Y Shah to Bavuma, Slower through the air on middle, Temba defends it with a straight bat. 181/4

54.3 Y Shah to Plessis, Quicker on off, Faf strokes it towards long off for a run. 181/4

54.2 Y Shah to Plessis, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 180/4

54.1 Y Shah to Plessis, Drags it short on off, du Plessis punches it towards point. 180/4

53.6 M Amir to Bavuma, Length delivery angling it on middle, Bavuma tries to defend it, but gets an inside edge and onto the pads. 180/4

53.5 M Amir to Bavuma, Outside off, Bavuma lets it go. 180/4

53.4 M Amir to Plessis, Fuller on middle and leg, the batsman tucks it around the corner for a run. 180/4

53.3 M Amir to Plessis, Length delivery on middle and leg, du Plessis tries to flick it off his pads, was hit high on the pads. 179/4

53.2 M Amir to Plessis, Off cutter this time by Amir, the batsman defends it off the back foot and onto the ground. 179/4

53.1 M Amir to Plessis, On a length outside off, left alone by du Plessis. 179/4

52.6 Y Shah to Plessis, Another single is added to the lead which is 2 now. Faf works it towards fine leg for a run. 179/4

52.5 Y Shah to Plessis, A little too full this time, Faf drives it with the turn through covers, Abbas at mid off runs to his left, stops it with his feet and keeps it down to two. That brace also takes the hosts into the lead. 178/4

52.4 Y Shah to Plessis, Pushes it through on off, du Plessis punches it back to the bowler. 176/4

52.3 Y Shah to Plessis, Slightly shorter but quicker, Faf goes back and blocks it out. 176/4

52.2 Y Shah to Plessis, Slower through the air on off, Faf du Plessis is solid in defense. 176/4

52.1 Y Shah to Plessis, Tosses it up on middle, the batter lunges and keeps it out. 176/4

51.6 M Amir to Bavuma, Outside off, Bavuma does not play at those. 176/4

51.5 M Amir to Bavuma, Length delivery angling it in on middle, Temba works it to the leg side. 176/4

51.4 M Amir to T Bavuma, FOUR! Edged but safe. Fuller delivery on middle, Bavuma tries to defend it but it hits the outside edge of the bat and goes through gully, along the ground for a boundary. Frustrating this for the bowler. 176/4

51.3 M Amir to Bavuma, In the channel outside off, Temba lets it go. 172/4

51.2 M Amir to Bavuma, A touch short on middle, Temba watchfully blocks it. 172/4

51.1 M Amir to Bavuma, Fuller on middle, Bavuma defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 172/4

50.6 Y Shah to Plessis, Quicker on middle, du Plessis keeps it out. Yasir has been touch quicker in this over. He needs to slower his pace a bit. 172/4

50.5 Y Shah to Bavuma, A tad short on middle, TB works it to the leg side for a run. 172/4

50.4 Y Shah to Bavuma, Flighted delivery on middle, Bavuma watchfully blocks it out. 171/4

50.3 Y Shah to du Plessis, Fuller on off, Faf strokes it to long off for a single. 171/4

50.2 Y Shah to Plessis, A touch short on off, the batsman punches it towards point. 170/4

50.1 Y Shah to Plessis, Starts off with a fuller delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it with a straight bat. 170/4

Yasir Shah is on.

49.6 M Amir to Bavuma, Bouncer to end the over. Temba gets into position early and evades it. 170/4

49.5 M Amir to Plessis, Back of a length on off, the batsman punches it towards point for a run. 170/4

49.4 M Amir to Plessis, FOUR! Lovely shot! Half volley around off, du Plessis prods forward and drives it firmly through cover-point for a boundary. 169/4

49.3 M Amir to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. 165/4

49.2 M Amir to Plessis, BEATEN! On a length angling across, Faf tries to defend it but gets beaten to it. Super delivery that. 165/4

49.1 M Amir to Plessis, On middle, du Plessis watchfully blocks it. 165/4

48.6 S Afridi to Bavuma, On the 5th stump channel, Temba lets it go. 165/4

48.5 S Afridi to Bavuma, Fuller on middle, Temba defends it with a straight bat. 165/4

48.4 S Afridi to Bavuma, Outside off, Bavuma does not need to play at those. 165/4

48.3 S Afridi to Bavuma, On a length on middle, TB defends it off the front foot an onto the ground. 165/4

48.2 S Afridi to Plessis, length delivery angling it on middle, du Plessis works it to the leg side for a run. 165/4

48.1 S Afridi to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, du Plessis lets it go. 164/4

47.6 M Amir to Bavuma, Fuller delivery on middle, Temba defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. A maiden to end the over. 164/4

47.5 M Amir to Bavuma, Length delivery angling it on middle and leg, Bavuma tries to flick it was hit high on the pads. Amir appeals but umpire shakes his head. 164/4

47.4 M Amir to Bavuma, Length delivery on middle and leg, Temba works it to the leg side. 164/4

47.3 M Amir to Bavuma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 164/4

47.2 M Amir to Bavuma, A touch short on middle, Bavuma watchfully defends it. 164/4

47.1 M Amir to Bavuma, Fuller delivery on middle, Temba defends it with a straight bat. 164/4

46.6 S Afridi to Plessis, FOUR! Poor ball and it has been dispatched! Short and outside off, Faf du Plessis says thank you very much. He rocks back and slaps it through covers for a boundary. 164/4

46.5 S Afridi to Plessis, On the shorter side and on the body, Plessis hops and works it towards the man at short leg. 160/4

46.4 S Afridi to Plessis, On the shorter side and this is angled into the batter. Faf du Plessis takes his hand off the blade and somehow defends it towards short leg. 160/4

46.3 S Afridi to Plessis, BEATEN! That is brilliantly bowled! This is on a length and it is angled into the batter first, it pitches and then shapes away. Faf is beaten by the away movement. Luckily for him, it did not take the outside edge. 160/4

46.2 S Afridi to Plessis, Good length and outside off, the ball pitches and then moves away. Faf makes a leave. 160/4

46.1 S Afridi to Plessis, From around the wicket it is bowled outside off, Bavuma shoulders arms to it. 160/4

45.6 M Amir to Bavuma, Back of a length on middle, Temba defends it from within the crease. 160/4

45.5 M Amir to Bavuma, FOUR! Cuts and cuts hard! Short of a length outside off, Temba hangs back and cuts it over point and the ball races away to the fence. 160/4

45.4 M Amir to Bavuma, Lovely delivery that. Goes around the wicket and angling it on off, Bavuma tries to defend it but the ball goes right through the gap between the bat and the body. 156/4

45.3 M Amir to Bavuma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 156/4

45.2 M Amir to Bavuma, NOT OUT! Height is the issue, it actually is going over! They lose a review and it was a really poor one. Length delivery on middle, Bavuma tries to defends it from within the crease. But it hits him high on the pads. Amir appeals and umpire shakes his head. Sarfraz then goes for the review. Replay shows it is bouncing over the stumps. 156/4

Review time! A loud appeal for an LBW has been turned down. Amir wants it to be reviewed and Sarfraz does so. Looks high.

45.1 M Amir to Bavuma, Starts his new spell with a back of a length delivery on off, Temba shoulders arms to it. 156/4

Mohammad Amir is back on.

44.6 S Afridi to Plessis, On the shorter side, Faf du Plessis ducks under it. 156/4

44.5 S Afridi to Plessis, Good leave! That was left on length there. Around middle and it was a touch short. FdP points his bat skywards and the ball goes above the stumps. 156/4

44.4 S Afridi to Plessis, Just behind a length around off, Faf once again lets it through to the keeper. It has been a very patient knock till now by Faf. 156/4

44.3 S Afridi to Plessis, Back of a length and around middle this time, Faf du Plessis defends it off the back foot. 156/4

44.2 S Afridi to Plessis, Good length again and leaving the batsman, Faf makes another leave. 156/4

44.1 S Afridi to Plessis, Good delivery outside off, the ball kept climbing after it went past the batsman. Sarfraz collects it at head height. 156/4

43.6 M Abbas to Bavuma, Back of a length outside off, TB shoulders arms to it. 156/4

43.5 M Abbas to Bavuma, Length delivery on middle, Bavuma defends it from within the crease. 156/4

43.4 M Abbas to Bavuma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 156/4

43.3 M Abbas to Bavuma, NOT OUT! The ball has been grassed there! Good length delivery on off, Bavuma tries to defend it, but gets an outside edge. It goes straight to the first slip fielder Azhar Ali who goes low and seems to have taken it. Bavuma though feels it is not clean. The umpires get together and then take it upstairs. The soft signal is out. The third umpire though feels it is not taken cleanly. Bavuma survives. 156/4

Has that carried? The Pakistan players are surely confident but Bavuma is not going anywhere. The umpires have taken it upstairs. The SOFT SIGNAL IS OUT!

43.2 M Abbas to Bavuma, Length delivery angling it in. Bavuma tries to defend it but it takes the inside edge and onto the pads. 156/4

43.1 M Abbas to Bavuma, Back of a length on middle, Bavuma defends it from within the crease. 156/4

42.6 S Afridi to du Plessis, FOUR! GLORIOUS! Overpitched from Abbas, Faf leans forward and drives it firmly down the ground for a boundary. 156/4

42.5 S Afridi to Plessis, Sharp delivery that. On a length on middle, du Plessis was trying to defend it but it hits him high on the bat and the ball goes on the bounce towards first slip. 152/4

42.4 S Afridi to Bavuma, Bavuma is off the mark with a lovely cover drive. Fuller delivery on off, Bavuma prods forward and drives it through covers for three runs. 152/4

Drinks! It has been all Pakistan in this first hour of play. They have not only managed to take two wickets but also kept the runs in check. They need to continue in the same manner though. South Africa on the other hand, need one decent partnership but it is not going to be easy on a wicket which has a lot for the bowlers in it. Stay tuned to find out who will be the happier side to go into the Lunch break. Also, Temba Bavuma joins his skipper in the middle.

42.3 S Afridi to de Bruyn, OUT! Theunis de Bruyn departs. Afridi with the breakthrough. Wicket just before the Drinks break. It was angled across outside off, Theunis de Bruyn was happy leaving such deliveries all this while but this time he goes for the booming drive. It takes a thick outside edge and goes straight to the gully fielder. Babar Azam there takes a comfortable catch. South Africa still trail by 28 runs. 149/4

42.2 S Afridi to Bruyn, Back of a length outside off, de bruyn shoulders arms to it. 149/3

42.1 S Afridi to Bruyn, Length delivery outside off, Theunis lets it go. 149/3

41.6 M Abbas to Plessis, Length delivery outside off, Faf lets it go. 149/3

41.5 M Abbas to Plessis, FOUR BYES! Goes for the effort ball but it was too high and wide down leg. Sarfraz behind the stumps had no chance to stop it and the ball races away to the boundary. 149/3

41.4 M Abbas to Plessis, Length delivery on middle, du Plessis watchfully defends it. 145/3

41.3 M Abbas to Plessis, FOUR! SHOT! A touch fuller on off, Faf leans forward and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary. 145/3

41.2 M Abbas to Plessis, Fuller and wide outside off, the batsman does not need to play at those. 141/3

41.1 M Abbas to Plessis, Back of a length on middle, du Plessis defends it from within the crease. 141/3

40.6 S Afridi to Bruyn, Bouncer from Afridi. Theunis nicely ducks underneath it. 141/3

40.5 S Afridi to Bruyn, Length delivery outside off, Theunis lets it go. 141/3

40.4 S Afridi to Plessis, Drifts on his pads, Faf tucks it towards square leg for a run. 141/3

40.3 S Afridi to Plessis, Back of a length on off, du Plessis defends it from within the crease. 140/3

40.2 Afridi to de Bruyn, In the air but safe... short of a length delivery on middle, de Bruyn tries to pull it but it hits him high on the bat and the ball falls just short of the deep fine leg fielder. Good short pitch delivery that. One run added to the total. 140/3

40.1 S Afridi to Bruyn, Back of a length around off, de Bruyn shoulders arms to it. 139/3

39.6 M Abbas to Plessis, Fuller delivery on middle, the batsman keeps it out. 139/3

39.5 M Abbas to Plessis, Goes short this time around off, du Plessis got into position early and ducks underneath it. 139/3

39.4 M Abbas to Plessis, Outside off, left alone by Faf. 139/3

39.3 M Abbas to du Plessis, Fuller on middle, du Plessis drives it straight to the mid on fielder. 139/3

39.2 M Abbas to Plessis, Fraction fuller on middle, the batsman flicks it but straight to the mid-wicket fielder. 139/3

39.1 M Abbas to Plessis, Fuller delivery on middle, du Plessis defends it off the front foot and onto to he ground. 139/3

38.6 S Afridi to Bruyn, Back of a length on off, de Bruyn tries to cut it but misses it completely. 139/3

38.5 S Afridi to Bruyn, FOUR! Streaky but effective. Length delivery angling across, de Bruyn tries to defend it but it hits the outside half of the bat and the ball goes towards gully and to the fence. 139/3

38.4 S Afridi to Bruyn, Similar delivery, the batsman defends it from within the crease. 135/3

38.3 S Afridi to Bruyn, Goes short again on middle, the batsman defends it off the back foot and onto the ground. 135/3

38.2 S Afridi to Bruyn, Sharp delivery that from Afridi. Short of a good length on off, de Bruyn tries to defend it the ball goes past him. 135/3

38.1 S Afridi to Plessis, Back of a length on middle, du Plessis works it to the leg side for a run. The fielder has a shy at the stumps but the batsman was comfortable home. 135/3

Shaheen Afridi is brought into the attack.

37.6 M Abbas to Bruyn, Similar delivery, de Bruyn does not need to play at those. 134/3

37.5 M Abbas to Bruyn, Outside off, the batsman lets it go. 134/3

37.4 M Abbas to Plessis, Good delivery that. Kept a bit low but du Plessis adjusts quite well and gets his bat down in time. Fuller delivery angling it on middle, du Plessis tries to defend but it hits the inside half of the bat and the ball goes towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single in the process. 134/3

37.3 M Abbas to Plessis, Goes fuller on middle, du Plessis pushes it towards point. 133/3

37.2 M Abbas to Plessis, A touch short on middle, the batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 133/3

37.1 M Abbas to Plessis, Back of a length on middle, du Plessis defends it from within the crease. 133/3

36.6 M Amir to Bruyn, Back of a length angling in, Theunis tries to defend it but gets an outside edge. The ball falls just short of the third slip fielder. Good end to the over. 133/3

36.5 M Amir to Bruyn, Similar delivery, the batsman does need to play at those. 133/3

36.4 M Amir to Bruyn, Length delivery outside off, Theunis lets it go. 133/3

36.3 M Amir to Bruyn, Fuller delivery on middle, the batsman defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 133/3

36.2 M Amir to Bruyn, Good delivery that. Back of a length delivery on off, de Bruyn tries to cut it but misses it completely. 133/3

36.1 M Amir to Bruyn, FOUR! Lovely shot from de Bruyn. Overpitched from Amir and de Bruyn drives it past the bowler and through mid off. 133/3

35.6 M Abbas to Plessis, BEAUTY! You just can't do a lot about those deliveries! First it is angled into the batsman so Faf has to play at it. It then pitches and shapes away. Faf du Plessis can't adjust to the movement and the ball whizzes past the outside edge. 129/3

35.5 M Abbas to Plessis, Full and outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. 129/3

35.4 M Abbas to Plessis, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through. 129/3

35.3 M Abbas to Plessis, OHHHH! Hits the length again around middle, this one straightens a touch. Faf tries to defend but misses to get hit high on the thigh pad. 129/3

35.2 M Abbas to Plessis, Perfect from Abbas. That is exactly the length from where the balls are misbehaving. On off, it comes back in a little. The batter blocks it out. 129/3

35.1 M Abbas to Plessis, On a length and outside off, Faf du Plessis makes a leave. 129/3

34.6 M Amir to Bruyn, Length delivery outside off, Theunis shoulders arms to it. 129/3

34.5 M Amir to Bruyn, Back of a length delivery on middle, de Bruyn defends it from within the crease. 129/3

34.4 M Amir to Bruyn, Snorter from Amir. Short of a length delivery on middle, de Bruyn tries to leave it but he was to late to react and it hits him on the helmet. Sharp delivery that from Amir. 129/3

34.3 M Amir to Bruyn, Good length delivery on middle, the batsman watchfully defends it. 129/3

34.2 M Amir to Bruyn, Length delivery outside off, de Bruyn lets it go. 129/3

34.1 M Amir to Plessis, Fuller delivery on middle, Faf works it to the leg side for a run. 129/3

33.6 M Abbas to Bruyn, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 128/3

33.5 M Abbas to Bruyn, Back of a length on off, the batsman punches it towards point. 128/3

33.4 Abbas to Bruyn, Appeal for lbw! Fuller delivery angling it in on middle and leg, de Bruyn tries to flick it but was hit on the pads. The bowler appeals but umpire shakes his head. The replay shows it was missing leg stump. 128/3

33.3 M Abbas to Bruyn, Good length delivery on middle, de Bruyn defends it by presenting the full face of the bat. 128/3

33.2 M Abbas to Bruyn, A tad fuller on middle, the batsman flicks it through mid on for a couple of runs. The umpire though has signaled it as one short. So only a run. 128/3

33.1 M Abbas to Bruyn, Fuller delivery on middle, de Bruyn defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 127/3

32.6 M Amir to Plessis, Wide outside off to end the over, the South African skipper does not play at it. So a maiden by Amir but not a threatening one. 127/3

32.5 M Amir to Plessis, Finally bowls one on the stumps, the batsman defends it out. 127/3

32.4 M Amir to Plessis, Well bowled and well left! Back of a length around off, Faf wants to leave it on length. The ball though keeps climbing on him. Du Plessis does well to pull his glove out of the way and let it through. 127/3

32.3 M Amir to Plessis, Length ball outside off again and another leave by Faf. 127/3

32.2 M Amir to Plessis, A little more effort on this one, however, the line was way outside off, left alone. 127/3

32.1 M Amir to Plessis, In the 5th stump channel, Faf points his bat skywards and lets it through. 127/3

31.6 M Abbas to Plessis, Length delivery on middle, du Plessis works it to mid-wicket for a run and he is off the mark as well with that. 127/3

Faf du Plessis is the new man in for South Africa.

31.5 Abbas to H Amla, OUT! TIMBER! What a start for Pakistan and Abbas. Amla's poor run with the bat continues. It is a tad short on off, Amla shuffles across to his off pole, the ball hits one of the crack and jags back in a long way. Amla then tries to flick it with the movement but fails to put bat on ball. It uproots the leg stump. Amla has a puzzled look on his face. Maybe he never expected the ball to deviate so much. Huge wicket for the visitors. Also, it was the similar length to which Markram was dismissed. That is probably the length Pakistan should be bowling on consistent basis. 126/3

31.4 M Abbas to Amla, Fuller delivery on off, Hashim pushes it towards covers. 126/2

31.3 M Abbas to Amla, Similar delivery, Hashim defends it by presenting the full face of the bat. 126/2

31.2 M Abbas to Amla, A tad fuller on middle, Amla defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 126/2

31.1 M Abbas to Bruyn, First runs of the morning. Theunis de Bruyn is off the mark. Length delivery on off, de bruyn punches it off the back foot through covers for three runs . 126/2

Mohammad Abbas to share the attack with Amir.

30.6 M Amir to Amla, A good delivery to end a maiden by Amir. It is on middle, Amla gets right behind the line and keeps it out. Tight over by the left-arm pacer. 123/2

30.5 M Amir to Amla, Two leaves in a row! Wide outside off, Amla shoulders arms to it. 123/2

30.4 M Amir to Amla, This time it is bowled a little too wide, too early in the day for Amla to go after it. 123/2

30.3 M Amir to Amla, Well bowled again! Three good balls to begin the day by Amir. It is on a length and it is slanting away from the batter. Amla shuffles across and defends it onto the ground. 123/2

30.2 M Amir to Amla, On the off stump this time, Amla gets right behind the line and blocks it out. 123/2

30.1 M Amir to Amla, A lovely delivery to start off with! A good leave you can say in the end. It is just around that off stump line, comes in very little. Amla is pretty confident where is off stump is, covers it and lets it go. 123/2

We are all set for the action to begin! Out come the Pakistan players. They are followed by Hashim Amla and Theunis de Bruyn, who is the new man in. It is Mohammad Amir who will start the proceedings for the visitors. Here we go...

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan. The hosts are in a commanding position at the moment and they will look to have a stronger hold on the game by the end of today. A big lead is what they will be looking for on a wicket which seems to have eased off. Pakistan on the other hand, need a few quick wickets if they are to get back in the game. They need one of their bowlers to step up and deliver the goods. Will someone do so? Also, we saw the bowlers dominate yesterday, will we see the same today? Stay tuned to find out in a while.

... Day 2, Session 1 ...

Now then, what will we have in store for us on Day 2? Will the hosts continue the domination or will Pakistan fight back? Join us to find out at 1030 local (0830 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!

Credit though has to be given to the Protea bowlers. Earlier in the day, they made quick work of the Pakistan batting line-up and bundled them out for a pretty low score with all the bowlers taking a wicket at least. Olivier was the star once again as he finished with a four-fer. For Pakistan, had it not been for their skipper who scored a half ton, even getting to 100 would have been difficult. In reply, The South African batters have started off really well and they would now look to continue the same.

A wicket right at the end gives Pakistan something to smile about. However, it has been all South Africa today. They head into Day 2 in a very commanding position, courtesy some outstanding batting by their top order in the final session. First it was Markram and Elgar who added a 56-run stand, then the former, along with Amla, stitched another 50-plus stand. The opener was dismissed in an unfortunate manner after playing a fluent innings. One though would feel he has done a good enough job for his side. The hosts trail by only 54 more runs and have a lot of batting to come.

29.6 S Masood to Markram, OUT! TIMBER! Wicket off the last ball of the day. And it comes from the most unlikely source - Shan Masood. What a masterstroke from Sarfraz Ahmed. Delight for Pakistan. However, this is a very fortunate dismissal for them. Nothing Markram could have done about that. It is a touch short on off, it pitches and jags back. Keeps very low. It almost seemed like it never left the ground. Markram tries to defend it from the crease but then seeing the bad bounce, tries to adjust, is not able to do so and the ball knocks the off stump out. Markram can't believe it as he trudges off in disgust. He was looking all set for a big one but luck was not on his side. THAT WILL ALSO BE STUMPS ON DAY 1. SOUTH AFRICA ARE 123/2. 123/2

29.5 S Masood to Markram, Outside off, Aiden lets it go. 123/1

29.4 S Masood to Markram, On middle and leg, Markram defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 123/1

29.3 S Masood to Markram, Fuller on middle, Aiden pushes it straight to the bowler. 123/1

29.2 S Masood to Markram, FOUR! A touch short on off, Markram cuts it through point for a boundary. He moves onto 78 with that boundary. 123/1

29.1 S Masood to Markram, Wide outside off, Markram lets it go. 119/1

Shan Masood is into the attack.

28.6 M Abbas to Amla, A touch short on off, Hashim defends it from within the crease. 119/1

28.5 M Abbas to H Amla, FOUR! Nicely guided. Length delivery on off, Amla opens the face of the bat and guides it through third man and the ball races away to the boundary. 119/1

28.4 M Abbas to Amla, On a length outside off, Hashim shoulders arms to it. 115/1

28.3 M Abbas to Amla, Back of a length outside off, Amla lets it go. 115/1

28.2 M Abbas to Amla, Back of a length on middle, Hashim defends it from within the crease. 115/1

28.1 M Abbas to Amla, Length delivery on middle and leg, Amla flicks it to the leg side. 115/1

Mohammad Abbas is back on.

27.6 S Afridi to Amla, Amla has played it to the point region. The batsmen have run through for a single. 115/1

27.5 S Afridi to Amla, Chin music from Afridi, Hashim nicely evades it. 114/1

27.4 S Afridi to Amla, Bouncer from Afridi, Amla ducks underneath it. 114/1

27.3 S Afridi to H Amla, Length delivery on off, Amla taps it towards point. The batsmen take off for a run. The fielder at point has a shy at stumps but misses it. 114/1

27.2 S Afridi to Markram, Back of a length on middle, Aiden defends it off the back foot and onto the ground. 113/1

27.1 S Afridi to Markram, FOUR! Lovely shot. Fuller on middle, Markram prods forward and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary. 113/1

26.6 Y Shah to Markram, Drags it short on middle, Aiden punches it through point for a single. 109/1

26.5 Y Shah to Markram, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball towards point. 108/1

26.4 Y Shah to Markram, SIX! Superb use of the feet from Markram. Nicely tossed up delivery on middle, Aiden dances down the track and goes uppishly over long on for a biggie. 108/1

26.3 Y Shah to Markram, Quicker again on middle, Markram plays it with a dead bat. 102/1

26.2 Y Shah to Markram, Fuller on middle, Aiden defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 102/1

26.1 Y Shah to Markram, Drags it short on middle, Markram hangs back and punches it towards point. 102/1

25.6 S Afridi to Amla, Some chin music from Afridi. Hashim ducks underneath it. 102/1

25.5 S Afridi to Amla, Short of a length outside off, Amla lets it go. 102/1

25.4 S Afridi to Amla, Afridi goes for the bouncer this time. Amla nicely evades it. 102/1

25.3 S Afridi to Markram, A touch fuller on middle and leg, Aiden tucks it around the corner for a single. South Africa are getting easy runs at the moment. 102/1

25.2 S Afridi to Markram, Fuller on middle, AM defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 101/1

25.1 S Afridi to Markram, Length delivery on middle, Markram defends it with a straight bat. 101/1

24.6 Y Shah to Amla, Similar delivery, Hashim blocks it out. 101/1

24.5 Y Shah to Amla, Quicker on middle, Amla watchfully defends it. 101/1

24.4 Y Shah to Amla, A touch short on middle, HA defends it off the back foot. 101/1

24.3 Y Shah to Amla, FOUR! Errs in line and length and Amla clips it through fine leg for a boundary. 101/1

24.2 Y Shah to Markram, Quicker on off, AM pushes it towards point for a run. 97/1

24.1 Y Shah to Markram, Tossed up delivery on middle, Markram defends it with a straight bat. 96/1

23.6 S Afridi to Amla, Afridi goes for a bouncer this time on middle, Amla nicely ducks underneath it. 96/1

23.5 S Afridi to Amla, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 96/1

23.4 S Afridi to Amla, Wide outside off, Hashim shoulders arms to it. 96/1

23.3 S Afridi to Amla, Back of a length on middle, HA defends it from within the crease. 96/1

23.2 S Afridi to H Amla, FOUR! GLORIOUS! A touch fuller on off, Amla prods forward and drives it firmly through cover-point for a boundary. 96/1

23.1 S Afridi to Markram, Length delivery on middle and leg, Markram works it to the leg side for a run. 92/1

22.6 Y Shah to Amla, On middle, Amla watchfully blocks it out. 91/1

22.5 Y Shah to Amla, A touch short on off, HA goes back and defends it off the back foot. 91/1

22.4 Y Shah to Amla, Flighted delivery this time on middle, Hashim defends it with a straight bat. 91/1

22.3 Y Shah to Amla, Drags it short on middle, HA defends it from within the crease. 91/1

22.2 Y Shah to Amla, A touch quicker on off, Amla pushes it through covers for a couple of runs. 91/1

22.1 Y Shah to Amla, Starts off with a fuller delivery on middle and leg, Amla tucks it to the leg side. 89/1

Yasir Shah is brought into the attack.

21.6 S Afridi to Markram, Short of a length delivery outside off, AM lets it go. 89/1

21.5 S Afridi to Amla, Amla has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single. 89/1

21.4 S Afridi to Markram, Fuller on off, Markram pushes it towards point for a single. 88/1

21.3 S Afridi to Amla, Fuller on middle and leg, HA clips it off his pads through square leg for a run. 87/1

21.2 S Afridi to Amla, A touch short on middle, Amla defends it off the back foot and onto the ground. 86/1

21.1 S Afridi to Markram, Drifts on his pads, Aiden flicks it to the leg side for a single. 86/1

Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack.

20.6 M Abbas to A Markram, Goes short on middle, Markram pulls it towards square leg for a run. 85/1

20.5 M Abbas to A Markram, FOUR! EXQUISITE! Fuller on off, Markram prods forward and drives it firmly through covers for a boundary. 84/1

20.4 M Abbas to Markram, Back of a length on middle, Aiden defends it off the back foot and onto the ground. 80/1

20.3 M Abbas to Amla, On middle and leg, Amla flicks it towards the leg side and the batsmen take off for a run. Shan Masood at square leg has a shy at the striker's end but cannot hit the bull's eye. 80/1

20.2 M Abbas to Amla, Fuller on middle, Amla drives it straight to the mid on fielder. 79/1

20.1 M Abbas to Amla, Length delivery on middle, Hashim plays it with a straight bat. 79/1

19.6 M Amir to Markram, Length delivery on off, Aiden watchfully blocks it out. 79/1

19.5 M Amir to Markram, Goes short again on middle, Aiden defends it from within the crease. 79/1

19.4 M Amir to Markram, A touch short on middle, AM defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 79/1

19.3 M Amir to Amla, Fuller on middle and leg, HA flicks it through to fine leg for a single. 79/1

19.2 M Amir to Amla, Similar delivery on middle, Hashim defends it by presenting the full face of the bat. 78/1

19.1 M Amir to Amla, Back of a length on middle, Amla defends it from within the crease. 78/1

18.6 M Abbas to Markram, Outside off, Aiden lets it go. 78/1

18.5 M Abbas to Markram, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 78/1

18.4 M Abbas to Markram, FOUR! Brings up his 4th Test fifty with that boundary. It is a tad fuller on middle, Markram drives it straight past the bowler and through mid on for a boundary. He needs to continue and score a big one now. 78/1

18.3 M Abbas to Markram, FOUR! Abbas bangs it short on middle, Markram pulls it through square leg and the ball races away to the fence. 74/1

18.2 M Abbas to Markram, Fuller this time on middle, Markram drives it straight to the bowler. 70/1

18.1 M Abbas to Markram, Back of a length on middle, Aiden gets right behind the ball and defends it with a straight bat. 70/1

17.6 M Amir to Amla, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. 70/1

17.5 M Amir to Amla, Length delivery outside off, left alone by the batsman. 70/1

17.4 M Amir to Amla, Back of a length outside off, HA lets it go. 70/1

17.3 M Amir to H Amla, FOUR! First boundary for Amla. A touch short outside off, Amla cuts it through point for a boundary. 70/1

17.2 M Amir to Amla, Length delivery outside off, Amla lets it go. 66/1

17.1 M Amir to Markram, On middle and leg, Aiden flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run. 66/1

16.6 M Abbas to Amla, Outside off, HM shoulders arms to it. 65/1

16.5 M Abbas to Amla, On a length on off, Hashim defends it with a straight bat. 65/1

16.4 M Abbas to Amla, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 65/1

16.3 M Abbas to Markram, Back of a length on off, Markram hangs back and punches it through covers for easy three runs. He moves onto 43 with that. 65/1

16.2 M Abbas to Markram, Back of a length on middle, Aiden defends it from within the crease. 62/1

16.1 M Abbas to Amla, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 62/1

Mohammad Abbas is back on.

15.6 M Amir to Markram, Similar delivery on middle, Aiden nicely evades it. 61/1

15.5 M Amir to Markram, Bouncer from Amir on middle, Markram does well to duck underneath it. 61/1

15.4 M Amir to Markram, Back of a length on middle, AM defends it from within the crease. 61/1

15.3 M Amir to Markram, Sharp delivery that. Length delivery angling it in on middle, hits Aiden on the thigh pad as he was trying to defend it. 61/1

15.2 M Amir to Markram, Bouncer from Amir, Aiden nicely ducks underneath it. 61/1

15.1 M Amir to Markram, Starts off with a fuller delivery on middle, Aiden plays it with a straight bat. 61/1

The players have taken Drinks. South Africa continue their domination after a solid opening stand. However, the visitors have managed to breakthrough but they need a couple more quickly. The hosts on the other hand, will hope Markram who is well-set out there can continue and Amla too can get himself in. Will Pakistan make a comeback in the last hour of play or will the home side continue to boss the game?

14.6 S Afridi to Amla, Outside off, Amla shoulders arms to it. 61/1

14.5 S Afridi to Amla, A touch short on off, HA keeps it out. 61/1

14.4 S Afridi to H Amla, Overpitched from Afridi this time. Amla drives it firmly but straight to the cover fielder. He could not get the gap he wanted. 61/1

14.3 S Afridi to Amla, Length delivery on off, Amla taps it towards point. 61/1

14.2 S Afridi to Amla, On a length outside off, Hashim lets it go. 61/1

14.1 S Afridi to Amla, Wide outside off, left alone from Amla. 61/1

13.6 M Amir to Markram, Similar delivery, AM blocks it out. First maiden of the innings. 61/1

13.5 M Amir to Markram, Length delivery on off, Markram defends it by presenting the full face of the bat. 61/1

13.4 M Amir to Markram, Fuller on off, AM pushes it straight to the mid on fielder. 61/1

13.3 M Amir to Markram, Back of a length on off, Markram defends it from within the crease. 61/1

13.2 M Amir to Markram, Length delivery on middle, Aiden defends it with a straight bat. 61/1

13.1 M Amir to Markram, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 61/1

12.6 S Afridi to Amla, Fuller on middle, Hashim defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 61/1

12.5 S Afridi to Amla, Outside off, Amla lets it go. 61/1

12.4 S Afridi to Markram, Back of a length on middle and leg, Aiden works it to the leg side for a run. 61/1

12.3 S Afridi to Markram, Bouncer this time from Afridi. AM does well to duck underneath it. 60/1

12.2 S Afridi to Markram, FOUR! SHOT! Overpitched from Afridi, Markram drives it straight past the bowler and through mid on for a boundary. 60/1

12.1 S Afridi to Markram, Brilliant fielding. Fuller on off, Aiden leans forward and drives it firmly but the fielder at covers does well to stop that from going to the boundary. 56/1

11.6 M Amir to Amla, Length ball outside off, Amla shoulders arms to it. 56/1

Hashim Amla comes it at no 3 for South Africa.

11.5 M Amir to Elgar, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The bowling change has worked wonders. Amir puts a stop on the free-flowing opening stand. However, Elgar will be disappointed with the shot, he is a very good leaver but this time hangs his bat out to this back of a length ball outside off, it also rises after pitching. He is done in by the extra bounce. It takes the outside edge and goes into the mitts of the keeper. Can Pakistan get a couple more quickly? They do need it. 56/1

11.4 M Amir to Elgar, Fuller and it tails back in late, Elgar somehow gets his pad out of the way, then gets his bat to ball and flicks it through square leg for a couple. 56/0

11.3 M Amir to Elgar, Angles this one into the batsman, Elgar works it towards mid-wicket. 54/0

11.2 M Amir to Elgar, On a length around off, Elgar defends it off the front foot. 54/0

11.1 M Amir to Elgar, Length ball outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. 54/0

Mohammad Amir is back.

10.6 S Afridi to Markram, Fuller this time on off, Markram prods forward and drives it but straight to the cover fielder. 54/0

10.5 S Afridi to Markram, FOUR! Goes short on middle, Aiden pulls it over square leg and the ball races away to the fence. He moves onto 35 with that shot. 54/0

10.4 S Afridi to Markram, Similar delivery on middle, Aiden defends it off the back foot and onto the ground. 50/0

10.3 S Afridi to Markram, Back of a length this time on middle, AM defends it from within the crease. 50/0

10.2 S Afridi to Markram, Some chin music from Afridi. AM ducks it at the last moment. 50/0

S10.1 S Afridi to Elgar, Fuller on off, Dean pushes it towards point for a run. Brings up the 50-run stand between these two. Very good start from them. South Africa would like these two carry on till Stumps. 50/0

9.6 M Abbas to Markram, Bouncer this time on mdidle. AM ducks underneath it. 49/0

9.5 M Abbas to Markram, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Markram. Fuller this time on middle, Aiden drives it straight past the bowler and through mid on for a boundary. South Africa are scoring at a really good rate here. 49/0

9.4 M Abbas to Markram, FOUR! Markram looking in superb touch. A touch short on off, Markram hangs back and punches it through point for a boundary. 45/0

9.3 M Abbas to Markram, Play and miss! Length delivery outside off, Markram tries to drive it but gets beaten to it. 41/0

9.2 M Abbas to Markram, Outside off, AM shoulders arms to it. 41/0

9.1 M Abbas to Markram, Back of a length on middle, Markram defends it from within the crease. 41/0

8.6 S Afridi to Elgar, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. 41/0

8.5 S Afridi to Elgar, Similar delivery. Elgar does well to evade it. 41/0

8.4 S Afridi to Elgar, Some chin music from Afridi. Dean nicely ducks underneath it. 41/0

8.3 S Afridi to Markram, Fuller on off, Aiden pushes it towards cover-point for a single. 41/0

8.2 S Afridi to Markram, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 40/0

8.1 S Afridi to Elgar, Leg bye! Length delivery on middle and leg, Elgar tries to flick it but was hit on the pads. The ball goes towards the leg side and the batsmen take a run. Elgar almost collides with the bowler while running. 40/0

7.6 M Abbas to Markram, Inswinger outside off, Aiden nicely lets it go. 39/0

7.5 M Abbas to Markram, Similar delivery, Aiden watchfully defends it. 39/0

7.4 M Abbas to Markram, Length delivery on middle, Aiden defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 39/0

7.3 M Abbas to Elgar, On middle and leg, Dean tucks it around the corner for a run. 39/0

7.2 M Abbas to D Elgar, FOUR! Streaky but effective. On a length outside off, Elgar leans forward but gets an outside edge of the bat and the ball goes between the gully and to the fence. 38/0

7.1 M Abbas to Elgar, A touch fuller on off, Dean defends it with a straight bat. 34/0

6.6 S Afridi to Markram, Goes short outside off, AM shoulders arms to it. 34/0

6.5 S Afridi to Markram, Length delivery on middle and leg, Markram works it to the leg side. 34/0

6.4 S Afridi to Markram, Wide outside off, AM lets it go. 34/0

6.3 S Afridi to Markram, FOUR! Excellent shot! Back of a length on off, Aiden stands tall and punches it through point for another boundary. Markram looks in good touch so far. 34/0

6.2 S Afridi to Elgar, Fuller delivery this time on off, Elgar prods forward and pushes it towards cover-point for easy three runs. 30/0

6.1 S Afridi to Elgar, Starts off with a length delivery on off, the ball climbs after pitching and hits Elgar on the gloves. That would have hurt the left-hander. Good start from Afridi. 27/0

Shaheen Afridi is on now.

5.6 M Abbas to Markram, Length delivery this time on middle, Markram defends it by presenting the full face of the bat. 27/0

5.5 M Abbas to Markram, FOUR! Cuts and cuts hard. A touch short outside off, Aiden hangs back and cuts it through backward point for a boundary. 27/0

5.4 M Abbas to Markram, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 23/0

5.3 M Abbas to Markram, A touch short on off, Aiden punches it straight to the cover fielder. 23/0

5.2 M Abbas to Elgar, Back of a length on off, Dean punches it towards point for a run. 23/0

5.1 M Abbas to Elgar, Fuller this time on off, Elgar leans forward and pushes it towards cover-point for a couple of runs. 22/0

4.6 M Amir to Markram, FOUR! GORGEOUS! Overpitched from Amir, Aiden drives it straight down the ground and the ball races away to the boundary. 20/0

4.5 M Amir to Markram, Length delivery on off, Aiden defends it with a straight bat. 16/0

4.4 M Amir to Markram, A touch fuller on middle and leg, AM flicks it straight to the mid on fielder. 16/0

4.3 M Amir to Markram, Length delivery down leg, Aiden still tries to flick it but fails to connect it. 16/0

4.2 M Amir to Markram, Fuller delivery angling in on middle, Markram nicely defends it with a straight bat. 16/0

4.1 M Amir to Markram, Back of a length outside off, Aiden lets it go. 16/0

3.6 M Abbas to Elgar, Another beauty! This is on a length and around off, it slants away from the batter. Elgar tries to keep it out off the back foot but the ball just about misses the outside edge. 16/0

3.5 M Abbas to Elgar, BEAUTY! Just as I write that, Abbas gets the ball to move away sharply from a length around off, Elgar is beaten due to the bounce and the movement. 16/0

3.4 M Abbas to Elgar, Goes fuller again, we haven't seen Abbas get any movement as of yet. Elgar lunges and strokes it to mid off. 16/0

3.3 M Abbas to Elgar, A little wide outside off, the batsman shoulders arms to it. 16/0

3.2 M Abbas to Elgar, Pulls his length back a little and also bowls it on the stumps, Elgar defends it onto the ground. 16/0

3.1 M Abbas to Elgar, A couple! A little width on offer outside off, Elgar leans into it and strokes it through cover-point for a brace. 16/0

2.6 M Amir to Markram, Beauty to end the over. Length delivery angling across, Aiden tries to defend it but the ball goes past the outside edge of the bat. 14/0

2.5 M Amir to A Markram, FOUR! Streaky but effective. Fuller delivery on off, Aiden goes searching for it, gets an outside edge and the ball goes between the vacant fourth slip cordon and to the boundary. 14/0

2.4 M Amir to Markram, FOUR! Good shot. Back of a length on off, Markram punches it through covers for a boundary. 10/0

2.3 M Amir to Markram, Back of a length outside off, AM nicely shoulders arms to it. 6/0

2.2 M Amir to Markram, Fuller delivery swings away from the batsman, Aiden lets it go the keeper. 6/0

2.1 M Amir to Markram, On a length on middle, Markram defends it by presenting the full face of the bat. 6/0

1.6 M Abbas to Elgar, Fuller on off, Dean pushes it straight to mid off. 6/0

1.5 M Abbas to Elgar, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 6/0

1.4 M Abbas to Elgar, Length delivery on off, Dean tries to defend it but gets a bottom edge on to it and the ball goes straight to the keeper. 6/0

1.3 M Abbas to Elgar, Good delivery that. Fuller swinging away, Elgar tries to defend it but the ball goes past the outside edge of the bat. 6/0

1.2 M Abbas to Markram, A touch fuller on off, Markram pushes it towards covers for a run. 6/0

1.1 M Abbas to Markram, Starts off with a length delivery on middle, Aiden defends it off the front foot and onto the ground. 5/0

Mohammad Abbas to bowl from the other end.

0.6 M Amir to Elgar, Length delivery outside off, Elgar lets it go. 5/0

0.5 M Amir to Elgar, On a length on off, Dean defends it with a straight bat. 5/0

0.4 M Amir to Elgar, FOUR! First boundary of the innings. Drifts on his pads, Elgar flicks it off his pads through square leg for a boundary. 5/0

0.3 M Amir to Markram, First run for Africa. Fuller delivery on off, Aiden pushses it towards point for a run. Markram is off the mark with that. 1/0

0.2 M Amir to Markram, Brilliant delivery from Amir. Outswinger from Mohammad, Aiden tries to defend it but goes past the outside edge of the bat. 0/0

0.1 M Amir to Markram, Starts off with a length delivery on off, Markram defends it with a straight bat. 0/0

First Published: January 4, 2019, 2:09 PM IST

Rank	Team	Points	Rating
1	India	4397	116
2	England	5310	108
3	New Zealand	3213	107
4	South Africa	3712	106
5	Australia	3663	102
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Rank	Team	Points	Rating
1	England	6918	126
2	India	7000	121
3	New Zealand	4803	112
4	South Africa	4985	111
5	Pakistan	4370	102
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Rank	Team	Points	Rating
1	Pakistan	4979	138
2	India	5298	126
3	England	2586	118
4	Australia	3266	117
5	South Africa	2502	114
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