Pak vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights 2025 — Masood Leads The Battle
In the Pak vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights 2025, Pakistan ended the first day on 259 for 5 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Shan Masood led from the front with a fine 87, while Abdullah Shafique supported with a composed 57. Imam-ul-Haq fell early for 17 and Babar Azam struggled again, managing only 16. Saud Shakeel stayed unbeaten on 42 with Agha Salman on 10 not out, guiding Pakistan safely to stumps after 91 overs of steady play.
Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took two wickets each, troubling the batters with spin, while Kagiso Rabada claimed one key wicket. Pakistan’s middle order showed resilience after early wickets, setting up an even contest heading into Day 2 as the hosts look to pass 300 and take control.
Watch Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test Highlights 2025 today. South Africa’s bowlers worked hard throughout the day.
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the 2nd test vs South Africa 2025.
Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test Match
Pakistan Test Team
Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Asif Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan
South Africa Test Team
Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada
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Pakistan vs South Africa Test Stats
Pak vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights 2025
- Pakistan ended Day 1 on 259 for 5 at Rawalpindi with Shan Masood scoring 87 and Abdullah Shafique 57.
- Saud Shakeel remained unbeaten on 42 while Agha Salman supported with 10 not out by stumps.
- Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer shared four wickets, Kagiso Rabada picked one early breakthrough.
- South Africa dropped key chances, including Shafique on 0 and 41, missing early momentum.
- Pakistan’s 111-run stand between Masood and Shafique steadied the innings on a slow Rawalpindi pitch.
- The hosts aim to cross 300 on Day 2 in this ICC World Test Championship clash.
