Opening batter Aiden Markram closed in on his eighth test century as South Africa reached 180-5 at lunch on the second day of the first test against Pakistan.

South Africa strengthened their position against Pakistan in the first test, as bad light stopped the second day's play with Pakistan at 88-3 in their second innings. Corbin Bosch starred with an unbeaten 81,

South Africa have seized a stronghold in the first Test against Pakistan, courtesy a sensational show by Aiden Markram and debutant Corbin Bosch. On the second day of the match, Markram, who resumed on 47,

South Africa will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first test, starting Thursday.

So. Africa 82-3 at stumps after bowling out Pakistan for 211 Hosts trail by 129 runs Debutant bowler Bosch takes wicket with first ball in test cricket PRETORIA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Pakistan fought back to restrict South Africa to 82 for three wickets at the close of the opening day of the first test after being bowled out for 211 at Centurion on Thursday.

Pakistan. Mohammad Abbas 1/37 (11) South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: South Africa. Temba Bavuma 4 (26) Aiden Markram 48

Pakistan's bowlers hit back after the tourists were bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday. It seemed the majority of Pakistan's batsmen were still in aggressive one-day mode.