Cricket Score Updates
* Afghanistan vs. Zimbabwe: Afghanistan won by 72 runs.
* St Lucia Stars vs. Barbados Heat: Heat need 23 runs in 21 balls.
* Trinidad and Tobago vs. Nepal Police Club: Day 2 – Police Club need 94 runs.
* Maryland Hawks vs. Bagmati Province: Day 3 – Bagmati need 86 runs.
* Durbar Rajshahi vs. Fortune Barishal: Match starts in 1 hour 16 minutes.
* Rangpur Riders vs. Comilla Victorians: Rangpur won by 8 wickets (with 6 balls remaining).
* Central Districts vs. Northern Districts: Central D won by 64 runs.
* Mount Maunganui Eagles vs. Wellington Tuskers: Day 1 – Eagles chose to field; Day 1 – Tuskers chose to bat.
South Africa vs. Pakistan Test Match – Day 4
Pakistan trails by 109 runs at the start of session 2. The atmosphere is described as “tasty” with the potential for parity if Pakistan continues its current progress. However, the new ball is only three overs away, raising questions about its impact on the game’s momentum. South Africa’s bowlers have already bowled a significant number of overs across two innings, and their stamina and ability to break the game open will be tested.
At 12:34 pm, play was interrupted. South Africa took two more wickets, dismissing the nightwatchman Khurram Shahzad and Kamran Ghulam. Shan Masood, however, remained a formidable presence, accumulating 232 balls of resistance. The possibility of Pakistan batting again looms, particularly as the second new ball approaches, potentially reinvigorating South Africa’s bowling attack.
The afternoon session resumed under blue skies with Kwena Maphaka bowling. The commentary highlights various moments of the match including a close lbw appeal against Shakeel that would have been overturned on review (three reds hitting leg stump), missed opportunities for wickets, and strategic bowling changes. Masood’s resilience and several key partnerships are emphasized. The imminent arrival of the second new ball is frequently mentioned as a potential game-changer for South Africa. Several social media comments from viewers are interspersed throughout the commentary, adding a layer of fan engagement and anticipation.
A key moment in the day is the impressive performance of Shan Masood, whose innings provided significant resistance for Pakistan. The debut of Kwena Maphaka as the youngest South Africa Test debutant is also noted. Furthermore, the commentary highlights that South Africa’s bowlers need to be mindful of no-balls, and Babar Azam’s good day with the bat, despite the team being forced to follow on. Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada were responsible for two of South Africa’s wickets.