Pakistani Captain Shan Masood expressed his satisfaction with how Babar Azam managed his return to the cricket testing, although he did not publish a large score, because Pakistan defeated the World Champions in South Africa by 93 runs in the opening test in multan.
Babar made 23 and 42 across two shifts about what turned out to be a challenging dough playground. Masood felt that, due to the nature of the surface, the expectations of scoring should be realistic. “We have to keep our expectations in these conditions below,” Masood said after the match. “Babar looked very sure in both shifts. He got and got out, but that was difficult conditions. Even South African doughs considered it difficult to convert the beginnings.”
Pakistani victory was built on disciplined bowling and tactical clarity. The spinner of the left shoulder Noman Ali was prospering again at home and ending up with the match 10 for 191. Noman’s accuracy and endurance across long spells kept South Africa under pressure.
Shaheen Shah Afridi provided a perfect pace accessory and hit the old ball to claim 4 for 33 in the final shifts. His reverse swing helped Pakistan to release South Africa in 183 and chase 277. “South Africa are world champions and are constantly fighting. This made the victory even more strange.”
Proteas, renewal 51 to 2 o’clock in the morning, never managed to recover. Dewald Brevis, with FLUENT 52, and Ryan Rickelton who made 45, He briefly reassured the shifts before Pakistani spinning tosses took over the control. Sajid Khan added key goals when the hosts wrapped victory after lunch.
South Africa’s captain Aiden has admitted that his party must be more clinical. “Many of us have started, but it was not over. It cost us,” he admitted. However, he appreciated Senuran Muthusama, who impressed 11 goals in the match.
The victory ended the South African ten-match winning lane in the test cricket and gave Pakistan 1-0 leadership to the second and final test in Rawalpindi, from Monday. Visitors are ready to strengthen the return of the experienced spinner Keshava Maharaje.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
October 15, 2025
Tune
