Six for Muthusamy helps South Africa reduce Pakistan to 378 in first test

Lahore: Senuran Muthusamy of South Africa dramatically turned the tide at the first test morning, reducing Pakistan from 362-5 to 378 all out at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

Pakistan had resumed their first appearances on 313-5 with the nights Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha, and both had half a century. The couple expanded their cooperation on 163 routes, adding 49 more before the devastating period of Muthusamy, caused a sudden collapse.

The leftist claimed three wickets in a single above Rizwan (75) was caught behind the third ball, followed by Nauman Ali (0) and Sajid Khan (0), who were both rejected with rapid succession-the last ones falling for a golden duck.

Muthusamy also removed Shaheen Afridi (7) while Agha (93) was rejected by Prenelan Subrayen, as the hosts were combined for 378.

For South Africa, Muthusamy claimed six wickets, while Subrayen took two. Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer also got a wicket each.

Day 1

Pakistan dominated the morning and evening sessions on day 1, but lost three wickets in the afternoon. The hosts started a crazy start, losing Abdullah Shafique (2) in the first of the Innings. Was trapped by Kagiso Rabada.

Governor Shan Masood and Imam-Ul-Haq then stabilized the entries with a critical 161 collaboration for the second wicket, relaxing early pressure.

Imam, who returned to Cricket’s test after 2023, celebrated his 10th test fifty, and Shan reached his 12th.

The collaboration broke when Prenelan Subrayen rejected Shan for 76 of 147 balls, which included nine and six, leaving Pakistan at 163-2 in 47.3 overs.

Babar Azam entered the next and quickly found his rhythm, impressive boundaries from the beginning.

He also achieved a major milestone at the ICC World Test Championships, making the first Pakistani and eighth overall hit to overcome 3,000 runs in the history of the tournament.

Prior to tea, Senuran Muthusamy gave South Africa two critical wickets in successive traditions. Muthusamy removed Imam-Ul-Haq, who made a brilliant 93 of 153 balls, and Saud Shakeel for a first ball duck, leaving Pakistan at 199-4 in 57 overs.

After the break, Babar Azam fell for 23 of 48 balls, with Simon Harmer claiming his wicket.

At the final session of the first day, Salman Ali Agha and Wicketkeeper-Batter Mohammad Rizwan stabilized Pakistan’s participation with a 50th Wicket collaboration.

Rizwan, pointing to his pressure under pressure, scored his 12th test half -century, while Salman Ali Agha also reached fifty, 10th in the red ball cricket.

The twin shared a 100-plus partnership as the day ended in favor of Pakistan, with Rizwan unbeaten at 62 and AGHA at 52.