Player of the Match
Player of the Match

Day 4

2081dThe Report by Firdose Moonda in Dubai

South Africa preserve away record in Test series

South Africa's unbeaten run in Test series on the road will extend further after their victory in Dubai, which allowed them to share the spoils of this two-match rubber with Pakistan

2081dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

Smith lauds South Africa's 'immense' record

It took a little longer than appear likely at one stage, but South Africa's comfortably victory extends a formidable overseas sequence which vindicates their No. 1 status

2081dESPNcricinfo staff

Ajmal reprimanded for on-field celebrations

Saeed Ajmal has received an official reprimand after pleading guilty to a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, on the third day of the Dubai Test against South Africa

2520dESPNcricinfo staff

No zips on cricket kit by 2015

It has been revealed that zips were due to be banned from international cricket kit before the latest ball-tampering controversy

2520dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

Another 'C' word for South Africa?

South Africa's reputation of being arguably the most professional and respectable team has taken a hit by the ball-tampering episode

Day 3

2520dThe Report by George Binoy

South Africa in control, but hit by ball-tampering penalty

South Africa's march towards a result that will draw the series and prolong their seven-year unbeaten record away from home continued unabated, but the gloss on their seemingly impeccable performance was lost when the on-field umpires penalised them for t

2047dFirdose Moonda

The Younis Khan fan club

Plays from the third day of the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa

2081dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

'We don't cheat' - AB de Villiers

South Africa are claiming innocence over the ball-tampering penalty they were hit with after the 30th over of Pakistan's second innings on the third day in Dubai

2081dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

South Africa sense swift finish

South Africa are one wicket away from wrapping up the second Test swiftly according to AB de Villiers

Day 2

2081dThe Report by Devashish Fuloria

Smith and de Villiers flatten Pakistan

AB de Villiers and Graeme Smith pummelled the Pakistan bowlers during an unbeaten stand worth 326 that stretched South Africa's lead in the second Test in Dubai to 361

2081dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

A colossal innings from a colossal cricketer

One first-class innings in six months, the heat of the Middle East, his team 1-0 down in the series, probing left-arm quicks and spinners. It would have been enough to overwhelm many players, but Graeme Smith rose magnificently to the challenge

2081dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

Smith plans more pain for Pakistan

South Africa are not done yet. Graeme Smith has promised they will keep piling on the runs to try and set up a series-levelling innings win over Pakistan

Day 1

2081dThe Report by Devashish Fuloria

Tahir's maiden five-for makes it SA's day

South Africa took the lead on the first day of the second Test after Imran Tahir's maiden five-wicket haul had helped wrap-up Pakistan for 99 in the first innings

2081dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

Whatmore 'very frustrated' with batting mistakes

Pakistan are likely to receive an Alex Ferguson-style hairdryer treatment from their coach Dav Whatmore, who admitted it was "very frustrating" to see his team go from dominating in Abu Dhabi to being dominated in Dubai

2520dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

Reviews gone wrong

Plays of the day from the first day of the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Dubai

2081dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

Tahir turns a corner

Imran Tahir's five-wicket haul, although a single performance in helpful conditions, is still reassurance that he is not a player South Africa want to push to the rear end of the queue just yet

Others

2081dFirdose Moonda

Shafiq's coming of age provides comfort

Not many things went right for Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai, but Asad Shafiq's fighting century against the best Test side in the world, proved that he has the temperament to lead Pakistan's next generation of batsmen

2081dFirdose Moonda in Dubai

South Africa must recall old lessons

It was finding a way to win in the subcontinent that was a key part to South Africa's rise to No. 1 in the world and now they need to recall some old lessons

Pakistan 3rd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st0Khurram ManzoorShan Masood
2nd2Azhar AliKhurram Manzoor
3rd46Younis KhanAzhar Ali
4th22Younis KhanMisbah-ul-Haq
5th197Misbah-ul-HaqAsad Shafiq
6th11Adnan AkmalAsad Shafiq
7th23Saeed AjmalAsad Shafiq
8th22Asad ShafiqMohammad Irfan
9th3Junaid KhanAsad Shafiq