South Africa were 32 runs shy of winning the first test while Pakistan needed only two wickets for success as the contest headed to a thrilling finish on the fourth day at Centurion on Sunday.

South Africa collapsed to 116-8 against Pakistan as fast bowler Mohammad Abbas ran riot on Day 4 of the first test as the tourists closed in on their first test win in South Africa in 18 years.

A remarkable bowling performance by Mohammad Abbas has put Pakistan on the brink of a thrilling come-from-behind victory on Day 4 of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park. By the lunch interval on Sunday,

Follow the live scores and updates of Day 4 of the first Test match of the two-match series between South Africa and Pakistan

South Africa's top-order stumbled against Pakistan's pace attack as the first cricket test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday.

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.

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.

Lucky for Babar that it hasn't gone to the hands. South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan Babar Azam 20 (44) South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR! SLAPPED! Short of a length, wide outside off,

The first day of the Test match between South Africa and Pakistan saw a total of 13 wickets tumble, highlighting the dominance of pace bowling on a lively pitch at SuperSport Park, Centurion.