'Someone needs to pinch me' - Bosch and Paterson script their own fairy-tales
A 35-year-old who bowls in the mid 120s, and a 19-year-old hometown hero tipped for greatness. Together, they bundled out Pakistan in a day
26/12Stumps
1st Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa at Centurion, Dec 26-30 2024
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
82/3 * (22 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.72
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
28/1 (2.8)
26/12Stumps
1st Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa at Centurion, Dec 26-30 2024
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
82/3 * (22 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.72
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
28/1 (2.8)
Match Day
Injured Maharaj and Mulder included in South Africa squad for Tests against Pakistan
South Africa have called up two uncapped players for the two-Test series, seam bowlers Corbin Bosch and Kwena Maphaka
KG vs KG showdown grips SuperSport Park
Early in the day, Kamran Ghulam pulled out of his batting stance as Kagiso Rabada was about to enter his delivery stride, and that set the stage for a memorable duel between the two
South Africa bowl in Centurion, both teams go with all-pace attacks
Corbin Bosch debuts for hosts, visitors Pakistan don't play Abdullah Shafique
'Second to none' Mohammad Abbas ready for his redemption arc
No one fully knows why he's not played Tests since 2021, but he has kept taking the wickets, be it in Taunton, Gujranwala or Swabi
Pakistan bring back Babar and go with four pacers for Centurion Test
Kamran Ghulam keeps his place at No. 4 with Babar set to bat at No. 3 and Masood to open
Pakistan waste opportunity to score with so much more available
Under overcast skies in Centurion, being bowled out for 211 may not be all that bad, but it is a missed chance
All pace and no spin? Selection dilemma follows Pakistan to Centurion
If South Africa had been playing a spinner, the decision may have been a lot simpler for Pakistan, who were stung going in all pace at home against Bangladesh
What can Pakistan learn from their history of trauma in South Africa?
Fifteen Tests, two wins, 12 defeats, and no joy since 2007. Mickey Arthur and Mushtaq Ahmed ponder the whys and what nexts
The Bosch family live their dream as Corbin's big day arrives
It's been a long time coming, but it's all been worth it for a household that has been through everything
Keshav Maharaj ruled out of Pakistan ODIs due to adductor strain
Bjorn Fortuin named as replacement, with Maharaj to be assessed ahead of first Test starting December 26
Preview
Intriguing Boxing Day beckons with SA in sight of WTC final
Corbin Bosch is set to make his Test debut on what promises to be a seamer-friendly Centurion pitch