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**South Africa Stumbles After Promising Start in First Test Against Pakistan**
**Lahore:** South Africa’s batting lineup faltered on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan, ending the day at 216 for 6 after a promising start. The collapse puts Pakistan in a strong position after posting a first-innings total of 378.
South Africa’s innings began steadily, with openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton putting on 45 runs. However, left-arm spinner Nauman Ali triggered a collapse, taking the wickets of Markram (20) and Vian Mulder (17) to put South Africa on the defensive. Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi then stabilized the innings with a 96-run partnership for the third wicket, offering a glimmer of hope.
But Salman Ali Agha broke the partnership by dismissing Rickelton for 71. Following his dismissal, the South African batting order crumbled. Nauman Ali continued his destructive spell, removing Tristan Stubbs (8) and Kyle Verreynne (2), while Sajid Khan dismissed Dewald Brevis for a golden duck. South Africa crashed from 174-2 to 200-6. Tony de Zorzi (81*) and Senuran Muthusamy (6*) then managed to hold on until the end of the day’s play, preventing further damage.
Nauman Ali was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers, claiming four wickets.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan’s innings was propped up by half-centuries from Salman Ali Agha (93) and Mohammad Rizwan (75). The pair rescued Pakistan from a precarious 199-5, adding 163 runs for the sixth wicket. However, after reaching a comfortable 362-5, Pakistan lost their remaining wickets quickly after Subrayan dismissed Salman Ali Agha, eventually being bowled out for 378. Senuran Muthusamy took six wickets for South Africa.
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