Day 4 Highlights: Spin Tactics Collapse Drama and a Thrilling Chase Unfolds

On the fourth day of the first Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, South Africa faced a challenging situation in their pursuit of 277 runs. The Proteas reached lunch at 137-6, with Dewald Brevis showing remarkable form before their batting lineup collapsed.

Match Highlights and Key Events

South Africa began the day trailing at 51-2. The team’s hope rested on first innings centurion Tony de Zorzi and opener Ryan Rickelton. However, Pakistan’s left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi quickly struck, dismissing de Zorzi leg before wicket for his overnight score of 16.

Rapid Wickets Fall

Tristan Stubbs had a disappointing outing, falling to left-arm spinner Noman Ali after just eight balls. His reverse sweep landed safely in the hands of Salman Agha at slip. The situation worsened when Brevis, despite a brilliant counterattack, was bowled by an excellent delivery from Noman that showcased his exceptional skill.

• Dewald Brevis: Scored a rapid 54 runs off 54 balls.
• Noman Ali: Recorded impressive bowling figures of 4-69, marking his third 10-wicket haul in only 21 Test matches.
• South Africa’s Lunch Score: 137-6, requiring an additional 140 runs for victory.

Pakistan’s Bowling Strength

Pakistan’s bowling attack proved to be formidable. Noman Ali’s performance was pivotal in breaking South African resistance. He dismissed Brevis during the penultimate over before lunch, which significantly diminished South Africa’s chances of an improbable victory.

Looking Ahead

As play resumes after lunch, Kyle Verreynne and Senuran Muthusamy will take center stage, needing to lead South Africa’s charge. The task is steep, with 140 runs required to achieve an unlikely triumph against a well-performing Pakistani side.

Team Lineups

The final outcome remains uncertain as both teams gear up for the next phase of this thrilling encounter. Stay tuned to Emegypt for further updates on this captivating Test match.