Pak vs SA 1st Test Day 3 Highlights 2025 Noman Ali Destroys South Africa
Pak vs SA 1st Test Day 3 Highlights 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore turned into a thrilling battle. Pakistan started their second innings with a small lead but managed only 167 runs. Abdullah scored 41, Babar made 42, and Saud added 38. The rest of the lineup struggled to build on the momentum. South Africa now face a tough chase as the match moves into day four.

Pakistan vs South Africa Highlights today show South Africa closing Day 3 at 51 for 2 after 22 overs. Noman Ali took both wickets and stayed the key bowler again. Ryan remained unbeaten on 29 while Tony was on 16. South Africa needs 226 runs with eight wickets in hand. The match promises a thrilling finish in Lahore.
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the 1st test vs South Africa 2025.
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test Match
Pakistan Test Team
Imam, Abdullah, Shan (c), Babar, Saud, Rizwan (wk), Salman, Hasan, Shaheen, Noman, Sajid.
South Africa Test Team
Tony, Ryan, Wiaan, Aiden (c), Tristan, Dewald, Kyle (wk), Sen, Prenelan, Kagiso, Simon.
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Pakistan vs South Africa Test Stats

Pak vs SA 1st Test Day 3 Highlights 2025
- Noman Ali took 6 for 112, passing Abdul Qadirโs record for the most six-wicket hauls by a Pakistan spinner in home Tests.
- Pakistanโs first innings reached 378 runs with solid knocks from Imam ul Haq 93, Shan Masood 76, Rizwan 75, and Agha Salman 52.
- Tony de Zorzi hit a brilliant 104 as South Africa ended their first innings on 269, with Noman and Sajid sharing nine wickets.
- Pakistan managed 167 in their second innings, as Muthusamy 5 for 57 and Harmer 4 for 51 led South Africaโs fightback.
- Noman now holds the best home average among Pakistan spinners with at least 50 wickets, taking 66 at 22.60.
- South Africa reached 51 for 2 at stumps chasing 277 to win, with Rickelton 29 not out and Noman taking both wickets.

