Duanne Olivier, Kagiso Rabada end Pakistan resistance for 3-0 sweep
South Africa demonstrated the ruthless instinct that has brought them seven straight series win at home, rounding up the seven Pakistan wickets they needed before lunch
11/01Result
3rd Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa at Johannesburg, Jan 11-14 2019
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
262 & 303 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
185 & 273 (65.4 ov)
Player of the Match
11/01Result
3rd Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa at Johannesburg, Jan 11-14 2019
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
262 & 303 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
185 & 273 (65.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
'Mission accomplished' - Ottis Gibson on South Africa's 3-0 sweep of Pakistan
While South Africa's quicks stood out, the coach and stand-in captain Dean Elgar also credited the batsmen for their grind on tough pitches
Mickey Arthur disappointed at loss, but confident in long-term plans
Arthur said he can't fault the attitude and work ethic of his players, but added that the 0-3 loss was unacceptable
South Africa thrive on pace, spicy pitches and increased depth
Five takeaways from South Africa's 3-0 Test whitewashing of Pakistan
Day 3
Pakistan fight in pursuit of 381 after Quinton de Kock century
Babar Azam and Asad Shafiq counterattacked to hold up South Africa's charge to a 3-0 series win
Azhar Mahmood points out inexperience in Pakistan's attack
The Pakistan bowling coach said that the pitch had flattened out and his was a young attack which, admittedly, could have bowled better
De Kock bursts through still waters after drought-breaking ton
He's not a cricketer who lets emotions bubble to the surface, but getting to a Test century after two years meant plenty to the wicketkeeper-batsman
How Pakistan lost their last glimmer of hope
Pakistan began the day sharply, but, by the end of it, they were left facing a chase every bit as daunting as could be expected
Day 2
Duanne Olivier, Hashim Amla wrest control for South Africa
Duanne Olivier claimed his third five-for of the series before Hashim Amla helped guide South Africa into a 212-run lead with five wickets standing
Stirring Saturday an ode to a thriving Test game
South Africa's series against Pakistan has given an indication that Test cricket's recent tendency for drama, intensity and results won't be abating any time soon
Sarfraz Ahmed rues 'three bad shots' in Pakistan's collapse
He included his own dismissal among the avoidable ones that he felt had cost Pakistan the chance of getting close to South Africa's first-innings total
Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq flounder on another day of what-ifs
They have struggled to fill the shoes of the retired Misbah and Younis, and their twin ducks at the Wanderers began the process of Pakistan squandering another promising position
Injury scare for Steyn, Olivier says he is "perfectly fine"
Steyn walked off in the first hour of play, clutching the same shoulder he's had surgery on
Day 1
Pakistan seamers hit back after Aiden Markram sets punishing tone
Pakistan's bowlers hauled themselves off the canvas after a lethargic start to the Johannesburg Test, taking seven wickets for 33 runs after tea
Four drops and a missed run-out: South Africa's sloppy first hour
South Africa saw as many as six chances go begging as Pakistan made it through the first hour of day two intact at the Wanderers
'Plan of controlling run rate worked' - Amir
Left-arm fast bowler believes it's still only "50-50" despite Pakistan's outstanding bowling day
Mohammad Amir peeved by Sarfraz Ahmed's criticism
'Leave this question,' the fast bowler said when probed about his captain's remarks. 'Are we done?' Five minutes into his press conference, he walked out
'Probably the best I've batted in a session' - Markram
He put on 126 with Hashim Amla, hitting 14 boundaries before lunch alone to quickly put Pakistan on the defensive
South Africa rue missed milestones on day of twists and turns
There could have been a hundred for Markram, a ground record for Amla, a debut fifty for Hamza. None of these came to pass, and Pakistan came roaring back into the contest
Yasir Shah dropped as career record goes south
In Southern Hemisphere countries inhospitable to spin, Yasir Shah has failed to raise his game to the level Pakistan need
Others
Babar Azam and Shan Masood shine amid gloom for Pakistan
Five takeaways from Pakistan's heavy defeat at the hands of South Africa
Pakistan consider changes after 'disappointment' of series defeat
Azhar Ali admitted Pakistan could alter the balance of their side for the third and final Test
How Ottis Gibson set up South Africa's 'elite fast-bowling group'
South Africa have now won five home Test series in a row, and key to that success has been a reinvigorated pace culture, reignited by coach Ottis Gibson
No let up for Pakistan as South Africa eye whitewash
South Africa could include two debutants, in Pieter Malan and Zubayr Hamza, while Pakistan are mulling whether to play allrounder Faheem Ashraf