Pakistan Bowlers Unleash Fury On South Africa In Thrilling Chase

Pakistani bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad have set the stage for a thrilling finale in the first Test at SuperSport Park, striking three crucial blows late on the third afternoon to leave South Africa reeling in pursuit of 148 runs.

The afternoon session got off to a tense start, with the South African batsmen looking to build a strong foundation in their chase. However, the Pakistani opening bowlers had other plans, with Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad combining to devastating effect.

Abbas, in particular, was unplayable at times, his precise seam bowling and ability to extract movement from the pitch proving too much for the South African batsmen to handle. Shahzad, on the other hand, used his pace and aggression to rattle the opposition, consistently beating the bat and forcing the batsmen onto the back foot.

The first wicket to fall was that of South African opener Dean Elgar, who was caught behind off the bowling of Abbas for a disappointing 11 runs. The dismissal sparked a collapse of sorts, with the next two wickets falling in quick succession to leave South Africa struggling at 30-3.

The South African middle order will need to dig deep and show significant resilience if they are to get their team over the line and achieve the required 148 runs for victory. With the Pakistani bowlers smelling blood and looking to finish off the job, it promises to be an exhilarating conclusion to the first Test.

As the match heads into its final day, all eyes will be on the South African batsmen to see if they can produce a batting performance worthy of their team's rich cricketing history. With the odds firmly stacked against them, it will take a monumental effort to turn the tide of the match in their favor.

Meanwhile, the Pakistani team will be confident of wrapping up the victory and taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Their bowlers have been outstanding throughout the match, and with the opposition on the ropes, they will be looking to deliver the knockout blow and secure a memorable win.