SA vs PAK (Watch): Kagiso Rabada eliminates Saim Ayub with absolute beauty on day two of the Centurion Test

The second day of the first test between South Africa and Pakistan It had a fiery start Kagiso Rabada Where he produced a stunning opening spell for his team. In the second round, Pakistan made steady progress through the efforts of their young opener Saim Ayoub. However, Rabada’s relentless accuracy and probing line ensured that the Proteas struck a decisive blow at the right time.

Kagiso Rabada strikes beautifully: Saim Ayub’s downfall

In the 11th over, Rabada produced a performance worthy of his reputation as one of the best fast bowlers in modern cricket. He bowled the ball at length, attacking the stumps with pinpoint accuracy. The ball snapped very slightly after the throw, enough to beat off Saim Ayoub’s defensive shot attempt. After failing to cover the line of the ball, Ayub saw it creep through his bat and rattle the top of the off-stump.

This dismissal was the culmination of Rabada’s ongoing investigations into the off-stump channel, throwing Ayub into limbo. Rabada celebrated wildly, realizing the importance of breaking Pakistan’s opening stand. Ayub, who scored 27 off 36 balls with six boundaries, departed disappointed, leaving Pakistan at 49/1. Rabada’s numbers at that stage were an impressive 5.3-1-22-1, underscoring his dominance in the early stages.

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Pakistan’s resilient battle in the first innings

Pakistan’s batting line-up had a tough start against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. Despite the early blows Kamran GhulamIt consists of 54 and Amer JamalRapid fire 28 ensured a respectable total of 211. Dan Patterson He emerged as South Africa’s star, taking five wickets and consistently troubled the visitors. Corbin Bush He provided valuable support with four wickets, dismantling the lower order efficiently. The Pakistan innings saw moments of resistance but lacked substantive partnerships, leaving the hosts with a slight upper hand. The efforts of the visiting team ensured that South Africa would not completely dominate.

South Africa’s big advance and Pakistan’s response

Aiden MarkramBosch’s stylish 89 powered South Africa’s innings as they made a strong total of 301. Bosch’s unbeaten 81 proved pivotal, pushing the team past the 300 mark after struggles in the middle order. Khurram Shehzad and Naseem Shah He led Pakistan’s bowling efforts with three wickets each, ensuring that the hosts did not run away from the match. In the second round, Pakistan reached 88/3 with Shan Masoud Ayoub contributes with strong starts. At stumps on the second day, Babar Azam (16 did not come out) and Saud Shakeel (8 not out) They were rebuilding, setting up an interesting battle for the rest of the Test.