Wed Oct 15 06:00:00 UTC 2025: **South Africa Battles for Victory Against Pakistan in First Test**
**Lahore:** South Africa is putting up a fight for victory in the first Test match against Pakistan in Lahore. After conceding a 109-run lead in the first innings, the Proteas bounced back by bowling out Pakistan for just 167 in their second innings.
Set a target of 277 to win, South Africa reached 51 for 2 by the end of the third day, Tuesday. They need another 226 runs with eight wickets in hand. Rian Rickelton (22*) and Tony de Zorzi (16*) are currently at the crease.
Pakistan scored 378 in their first innings and 167 in their second. South Africa responded with 269 in their first innings and are currently 51/2 in their second.
Spinners Senuran Muthusamy (5 wickets) and Simon Harmer (4 wickets) were instrumental in restricting Pakistan in their second innings. The match is finely poised as it heads into the final two days.
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