Pakistan vs. South Africa 1st Test Match Highlights

By S Mishra
Dubai- Pakistan vs. South Africa 1st Test Match Highlights- The first test match between Pakistan and South Africa has become draw. Younis Khan has been named the Man of the Match for his match saving century today.

Earlier, South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first and managed to score 380 runs in the first innings of the game. Replying to that, the Pakistan team could score only 248 runs.

In the second innings of the game, the South Africans 318 runs for the loss of 2 wickets before declaring the game. Later, on the fifth and concluding day of the game, the South Africans scored 343 for the loss of 3 wickets in 117 overs.

After the match, South African captain Smith said, “We knew it would be hard work as the wicket was flat. I give full credit to the Pakistani players for playing well, I am disappointed with the missed chances, but lot of positives to take from this match.”

He said further, “I am happy with our batting line up and I would like to thank the people of Dubai for their hospitality and wish the whole Pakistani team a happy EID.”

Meanwhile, the Pakistan team’s Misbah said, “We bowled well on the second day and that what got us back into the game. I am really happy with the way Younis Khan played, he was really superb.”