Hasan Ali ten-for gives Pakistan first series win over South Africa since 2003
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma give visitors hope before they unravel against the new ball
04/02Result
2nd Test, South Africa tour of Pakistan at Rawalpindi, Feb 4-8 2021
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
272 & 298 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
201 & 274 (91.4 ov)
Player of the Match
04/02Result
2nd Test, South Africa tour of Pakistan at Rawalpindi, Feb 4-8 2021
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
272 & 298 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
201 & 274 (91.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Takeaways: Are Pakistan dark horses for the 2023 World Test Championship?
Also, is it sustainable for them to approach all series like they did against South Africa?
Babar Azam: No 'negative thoughts' even when Pakistan were under pressure
"There is always a plan and you have to stick with it and wait for things to fall your way"
Centurion Markram bemoans South Africa's defeat despite having 'started making progress'
He made a second-innings 108, but was 'more hurt' than satisfied due to South Africa's series loss
Stats: South Africa's horror run in Asia and a rare fourth-innings feast for fast bowlers
Stats highlights from Pakistan's convincing 95-run win in the second Test in Rawalpindi
Mark Boucher: Lack of match awareness in 'big moments' cost South Africa
The team's head coach said their poor fielding cost them about 150 runs in the second Test alone
Day 4
Markram's reply to Rizwan's maiden century gives South Africa hope in 370 chase
If the visitors manage to pull it off, it will be the highest successful chase in Pakistan
'There's a lot of belief. We want to win this' - South Africa assistant coach Nkwe
If the visitors manage to pull it off, it will be the highest successful chase in Pakistan
Rizwan learns from Shafiq to make Pakistan No. 6 spot his own
Wicketkeeper-batsman is still confident hosts can win in Rawalpindi
Day 3
Pakistan build lead to stay ahead despite South Africa's fight back
Rizwan and Ashraf stemmed a top order collapse after Maharaj and Linde had given the home team an opening
'Yes I'm in pain, but I'm playing for my country' - George Linde
He saw bone through the skin of his little finger in the first innings, but has picked up 3 for 12 in the second so far
Hasan Ali resurfaces with threatening zeal from slump and life in the sidelines
His accuracy against South Africa was a throwback to the 2017 Champions Trophy glory days
Day 2
South Africa lose top four after Nortje five-for restricts Pakistan
Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock were at the crease at stumps
Faheem Ashraf - So much more than a dibbly-dobbler
He provides control with the ball and has the ability to make match-defining runs with the bat
Straight lines, sharper bursts - Nortje's method for subcontinent success
He's known for his high speeds and effective bouncers, but in the second Test, he also showed good discipline
Day 1
Babar Azam, Fawad Alam steady Pakistan with century stand before rain wipes out third session
South Africa were without a frontline spinner for most of the day after George Linde was forced off the field in the 23rd over after injuring his finger
Nauman Ali, the Khipro kid who turned history-making late bloomer
Nauman, who became only the second person ever from interior Sindh to play a Test, didn't hit his stride till 2018
Others
Misbah: Beating South Africa 'was like a breath of fresh air'
Pakistan head coach defends himself after coming under scrutiny over the past few months
Waqar Younis: Hasan Ali's 'comeback is a great message for young bowlers'
Bowling coach impressed with the way fast bowler has overcome injury and regained top form
Mark Boucher: Quinton de Kock to be released from 'burden' of Test captaincy after Pakistan tour
Head coach calls Australia's decision to call off tour of South Africa "very disappointing and disruptive"
Should Pakistan go back to Azhar Ali, the opener?
Like Australia's recall of Chris Rogers in 2013, it could be the right solution for the short term
Pakistan eye perfect home season as South Africa search for answers
Pakistan have the chance to defeat a team ranked higher than them and will fancy their chances of doing so