Pak vs SA 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights 2025 – Maharaj’s Seven Spins Out Pakistan in Rawalpindi
In the Pak vs SA 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights 2025, South Africa turned the tide in Rawalpindi thanks to a breathtaking spell from Keshav Maharaj, who claimed seven wickets to spin Pakistan out for 333. What looked like a solid platform quickly crumbled as Maharaj’s control, flight, and accuracy broke through Pakistan’s middle and lower order. Saud Shakeel’s composed 62 was the lone bright spot, while Agha Salman and Shaheen Afridi chipped in valuable runs to push the total past 300.
When South Africa came out to bat, they showed grit and composure. Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs led a spirited fightback after early jitters, stitching together a steady partnership under pressure.
De Zorzi reached a fluent half-century, guiding his team to 185 for 4 by stumps, trailing Pakistan by 148 runs. With the match finely balanced, Day 3 promises another gripping chapter in this seesaw Rawalpindi Test.
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 2 Highlights 2025
- Stubbs and de Zorzi steady South Africa with a brave 113-run stand.
- Maharaj spins Pakistan out with a brilliant seven-wicket masterclass.
- Pakistan collapse for 333 after losing five wickets for just 17 runs.
- Stubbs remains unbeaten on 68 while de Zorzi adds a composed 55.
- Asif Afridi strikes twice late to keep Pakistan in the contest.
- South Africa trail by 148 runs with six wickets in hand at Rawalpindi.
