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Corbin Bosch becomes first South African to achieve historic Test feat

CENTURIAN: South Africa all-rounder Corbin Bosch missed a well-deserved debut hundred however he managed to etch his name in the record books on the second day of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan here on Friday.

Bosch remained unbeaten on 81, laced with 18 fours, as Dane Paterson (12) was dismissed by Saim Ayub, ending a crucial 47-run stand for the final wicket.

Prior to this knock, he returned with bowling figures of 4-63 on the opening day, helping South Africa bundle Pakistan for 211.

These performances earned him a place in the record books as he became the first-ever South African player to score a fifty and take four or more wickets on Test debut.

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He came into the team for Keshav Maharaj, who got injured before the first ODI against Pakistan, and made an immediate impact with his all-round exploits.

It’s worth noting that overall Bosch is the 16th player to achieve this historic feat and the third to achieve this in this century.

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee, who recently retired, was the first to achieve this feat in this century, while Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was the second.

Players to score 50+ and take 4+ wickets on Test debut

Albert Trott (Australia) vs England in 1895

Leonard Braund (England) vs Australia in 1901

Frank Foster (England) vs Australia in 1911

Walter Hammond (England) vs South Africa in 1927

Bruce Taylor (New Zealand) vs India in 1965

Tony Greig (England) vs Australia in 1972

Gary Gilmour (Australia) vs New Zealand in 1973

John Lever (England) vs India in 1976

Tony Dodemaide (Australia) vs New Zealand in 1987

James Adams (West Indies) vs South Africa in 1992

Darren Gough (England) vs New Zealand in 1994

Mark Ealham (England) vs India in 1996

Gavin Robertson (Australia) vs India in 1998

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) vs South Africa in 2020

Tim Southee (New Zealand) vs England in 2008

Corbin Bosch (South Africa) vs Pakistan in 2024

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Aiden Markram keeps South Africa afloat against Pakistan’s pace attack

CENTURIAN: Aiden Markram remained unbeaten on 47 as South Africa closed the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan with the scoreboard reading 82-3 here on Thursday.

Markram came out to open the innings with Tony de Zorzi, who managed to score a meagre two runs before falling to Khurram Shahzad. The right-arm pacer removed Ryan Rickelton (8) soon afterwards to leave South Africa reeling on 24-2.

Tristan Stubbs (9) joined Markram and helped stabilize the innings with a 42-run stand, which was dominated by the latter.

However, Abbas removed Stubbs to bring South African captain Temba Bavuma to the crease. Bavuma scored 4 runs from 23 balls to support Markram as they helped close out the day without further damage.

Earlier, Pakistan had a horrible start to their innings as they ended the first session with 88 runs on the board at the loss of four wickets.

Pakistan were asked to bat first and the opening pair stitched a 36-run partnership before South Africa pacers wreaked havoc.

Shan Masood (17) and Saim Ayub (14) fell in quick succession before Babar Azam came out to bat dismissed after adding a mere four runs to the total.

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Saud Shakeel struck three boundaries on his way to 14 off 6 before he was dismissed by debutant Corbin Bosch, leaving Pakistan reeling at 56-4.

Kamran Ghulam (23*) and Mohammad Rizwan (10*) then joined hands to help launch Pakistan’s recovery as he ensured no further damage until Lunch.

Ghulam and Rizwan extended their unbeaten partnership to 81 runs in the second session before Paterson dismissed both batters in quick succession.

Ghulam top-scored for Pakistan with a 71-ball 54, while Rizwan played a cautious 27-run knock from 62 balls.

Aamir Jamal struck 28 runs from 27 balls and added 47 runs for the seventh wicket with Salman Ali Agha (18) before South Africa bowlers made a resounding comeback, taking three quick wickets.

Pakistan lost their last wicket on the third ball after the Tea as Khurram Shahzad (11) fell prey to Marco Jansen. Returning pacer Mohammad Abbas remained unbeaten on 10.

Paterson returned with the bowling figures of 5-61, while debutant Bosch gave away 63 runs for his four wickets.

Pakistan Playing XI: Shan Masood (c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas.

South Africa Playing XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Corbin Bosch.

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Babar Azam lauds Saim Ayub after series-winning performance against South Africa

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam praised young opener Saim Ayub for his match-winning performance in the three-match ODI series against South Africa.

Saim played a stellar quick 101-run knock from 94 balls, laced with 15 boundaries that included two sixes, in the third ODI and helped Pakistan white-wash South Africa.

This was Saim’s second century in the series, earning him the Player of the Series award with a total of 235 runs and two wickets.

After the match, Babar Azam shared a photo of Saim on his Instagram story, referring to him as “Cheetah” in recognition of his outstanding performance.

During the third ODI, Babar Azam and Saim Ayub built a solid partnership of 114 runs from 133 balls for the second wicket to set-up Pakistan’s total of 308-9.

However, Kwena Maphaka broke the stand as he removed Babar, who scored 52 runs from 71 balls with the help of seven boundaries.

Saim was joined by skipper Mohammad Rizwan (53) and they increased the scoring rate with their 93-run stand that conceded only 75 balls.

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Rizwan and Saim fell in quick succession but Salman Ali Agha played a quick-fire knock of 48 runs from 33 balls and added a crucial partnership of 74 runs with Tayyab Tahir (28) to provide a finishing touch to Pakistan’s innings.

In response, South Africa, despite a spirited performance, were bundled for 271 runs in 42 overs.

It’s worth noting that Pakistan became the first-ever team to clean-sweep the Proteas in an ODI series in South Africa.

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South Africa name two uncapped players in squad for Pakistan Tests

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday unveiled a strong squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, scheduled to commence on December 26.

South Africa has included two uncapped players — all-rounder Corbin Bosch alongside teenage pacer Kwena Maphaka, who is part of the white-ball squad against Pakistan.

Bosch, the son of former international cricketer Tertius Bosch, has received his first call-up to represent his country at the international level. He has scored 1295 runs at an average of 40.46 and taken 72 wickets across 34 first-class matches.

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Meanwhile, Maphaka was initially called up to the Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka as a backup for the injured fast bowler Gerald Coetzee, however, he could not get a game.

On the other hand, injured all-rounder Wiaan Mulder and spinner Keshav Maharaj have also been named in the South Africa squad, with the hope of achieving full fitness ahead of the Test series.

Maharaj suffered a groin strain just before the first ODI against Pakistan yesterday. He will undergo a scan later today to assess the severity of the injury.

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Meanwhile, Mulder broke his right middle finger while batting against Sri Lanka in Durban last month and is now in the final phase of his recovery.

The Test series against Pakistan is vital for South Africa as they aim to strengthen their chances for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Currently, they are sitting at the top of the points table following their clean sweep victory over Sri Lanka.

The two-match Test series between Pakistan and South Africa will kick off in Centurion on December 26, meanwhile, the second Test will start from January 3 in Cape Town.

Squads for South Africa-Pakistan Test series

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk)

Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha

READ: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub move up, Rizwan drops down in ICC T20I Rankings

South Africa secure 2-0 series win as rain washes out third Pakistan T20I

JOHANNESBURG: The third and final T20I match between Pakistan and South Africa, scheduled at the iconic Wanderers Stadium, was abandoned due to persistent rain here on Saturday.

South Africa, who were aiming for a clean sweep, sealed a 2-0 series victory, having thumped Pakistan in the first two games.

Despite the anticipation of a thrilling showdown to cap off the series, the day was marred by a persistent barrage of rain, ranging from light drizzles to heavy downpours, accompanied by sporadic lightning strikes.

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These conditions not only rendered the pitch unplayable but also thwarted any hopes of even a toss being conducted.

As the day progressed, the weather deteriorated further, with darkening skies and relentless rainfall making it increasingly evident that play would not be possible.

It’s worth noting that this was Mohammad Rizwan’s second consecutive T20I series loss, since becoming Pakistan’s white-ball captain. In his first T20I series, Pakistan succumbed to a 3-0 whitewash against Australia in November.

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The two teams will now play a three-match ODI series, starting on December 17 in Paarl. The second and third ODIs will be played in Cape Town and Johannesburg on December 19 and 22 respectively.

Pakistan and South Africa will then engage in a two-match Test series, which will kick off in Centurion on December 26, meanwhile, the second Test will start from January 3 in Cape Town.

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Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s all-time T20 record

Pakistan batter Babar Azam surpassed West Indies legend Chris Gayle on Friday to become the fastest batter to amass 11,000 runs in T20 cricket.

Babar reached the elusive milestone during the second T20I against South Africa in Centurion, where he played a quick 31-run knock to set up Pakistan’s total of 206-5.

Chris Gayle achieved the feat in 314 innings, however, Babar Azam took only 298 innings to score 11,000 runs in T20 cricket.

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The right-handed maestro is not only the 11th player globally to accomplish this extraordinary feat but also the second from Pakistan after Shoaib Malik.

However, Shoaib and Babar also hold the record for slowest to reach the milestone in terms of strike rate. Shoaib completed his 11,000 runs at a strike rate of 127.47, while Babar’s strike rate was 129.37.

The record for the fastest to 11,000 runs in T20 cricket in terms of strike rate is held by Kieron Pollard, who achieved the feat with a strike rate of a whopping 150.51.

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Moreover, Babar Azam has also surpassed 14000 runs in international cricket, marking himself as just the fifth Pakistani batter to reach this prestigious milestone.

Notably, he stands out as the second-fastest Pakistani to achieve this landmark, trailing only the legendary Mohammad Yousuf.

During his brief 31-run innings, Babar smashed one six, which propelled him to equal Shahid Afridi’s tally of 73 sixes in T20I cricket.

READ: PCB reacts to Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim’s retirement

South Africa name squad for ODI series against Pakistan

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) recalled key players to their squad on Thursday for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, scheduled to commence on December 17.

The opening ODI between Pakistan and South Africa will take place in Paarl, while the second and third ODIs will be played in Cape Town and Johannesburg on December 19 and 22 respectively.

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, has made his return to the ODI team, accompanied by explosive batters David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen.

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Rabada last played an ODI during the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023, while Miller and Klaasen haven’t featured in the format since December 2023.

The 18-year-old pacer Kwena Maphaka has also received his maiden call-up to the ODI team following an outstanding performance in the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year, where he was named Player of the Tournament.

Maphaka is currently part of South Africa’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan, where he took key wickets of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the series opener.

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“We have named our strongest squad available, with each player capable of being a match-winner on their day, and we are extremely excited to see how this group performs together,” South Africa’s white-ball coach, Rob Walter said.

“We are very pleased with this squad. This series will be crucial in fine-tuning our combinations ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy next year, and we are looking forward to the challenge,” he added.

Following the ODI series, Pakistan and South Africa will engage in a two-match Test series, which will kick off in Centurion on December 26, meanwhile, the second Test will start from January 3 in Cape Town.

South Africa ODI Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Ottneil Baartman, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen

Pakistan ODI Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan (wk)

READ: Rizwan bags multiple unwanted records in first T20I against South Africa

South Africa suffer major blow ahead of series against Pakistan

South Africa has faced a significant setback ahead of their upcoming home series against Pakistan, as fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out due to a groin injury.

Lungi Ngidi, who has not played any cricket since the ODI series against Ireland last month, recently underwent a thorough medical evaluation.

This assessment is part of his planned conditioning phase, during which imaging scans were performed and revealed bilateral proximal adductor tendinopathy, a condition affecting the muscles in his groin area.

He will embark on a comprehensive rehabilitation program aimed at restoring his fitness and is expected to make his return to the field sometime in January.

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) released an official statement earlier today, announcing that Nigidi would not be part of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and the all-format home series against Pakistan.

“Proteas Men’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, as well as the all-format tour against Pakistan, due to a groin injury,” the statement stated.

“The 28-year-old recently underwent a medical assessment as part of his structured conditioning period, during which scans revealed bilateral proximal adductor tendinopathy. He will now begin a rehabilitation programme and is expected to return to play in January.”

Schedule of Pakistan’s tour to South Africa

T20I series:

10 December: First T20I, Durban
13 December: Second T20I, Centurion
14 December: Third T20I, Johannesburg

ODI series:

17 December: First ODI, Paarl
19 December: Second ODI, Cape Town
22 December: Third ODI, Johannesburg

Test series:

26-30 December: First Test, Centurion
3-7 January: Second Test, Cape Town

READ: Mohammad Rizwan opens up on Amir, Imad’s absence from T20I squad

Pakistan down South Africa in a rain-hit T20 WC clash

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SYDNEY: Pakistan maintained their unbeaten T20 World Cup record against South Africa as the men in green outclassed the Proteas Men by 33 runs in a rain-hit Super 12s fixture on Thursday.

SA 108/7 (14 Overs)

Haris Rauf to close out

SA 101/7 (13 Overs)

Naseem comes to bowl

SA 99/6 (12 Overs)

Wasim Jr replaces Shadab

SA 95/5 (11 Overs)

Shaheen comes back

SA 83/4 (10 Overs)

Shadab continues

SA 69/4 (9 Overs)

Mohammad Nawaz comes to bowl his first

SA 67/4 (8 Overs)

Shadab Khan comes into the attack

SA 65/2 (7 Overs)

Haris comes back

SA 48/2 (6 Overs)

Mohammad Wasim Jr comes into the attack

SA 39/2 (5 Overs)

Naseem replaces Shaheen

SA 36/2 (4 Overs)

Haris Rauf comes into the attack

SA 16/2 (3 Overs)

2.4: Short and wide on the eighth stump, Rilee Rossouw goes to cut this 134 kph delivery over backward point but instead the extra pace and bounce produce a top-edged slash to the deep third man.

Shaheen continues

SA 15/1 (2 Overs)

Naseem Shah to bowl from the other end

SA 1/1 (1 over)

0.6: Quinton de Kock tries to repeat the same shot with a heave aiming to clear midwicket but scuffs this off the toe of the bat and it floats gently to Mohammad Haris on the ring.

Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma come out to open for South Africa. Shaheen Shah Afridi to bowl the first over.

PAKISTAN vs SOUTH AFRICA (2nd INNING)

A majestic display of power hitting by Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan aided Pakistan to set a massive target of 186 against South Africa in the Super 12s Group 2 match of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, here on Thursday.

PAK 185/9 (20 Overs)

Rabada to bowl the final over

PAK 177/7 (19 Overs)

Nortje comes to bowl his last

PAK 159/5 (18 Overs)

Parnell comes back

PAK 148/5 (17 Overs)

Nortje replaces Shamsi

PAK 135/5 (16 Overs)

Ngidi replaces Parnell

PAK 120/5 (15 Overs)

Shamsi comes to bowl his last

PAK 105/5 (14 Overs)

Parnell comes back

PAK 95/5 (13 Overs)

12.6: The finger goes up, and Shamsi ends an eventful over with the partnership-breaking wicket. Nawaz walks off without reviewing

Shamsi comes again

PAK 82/4 (12 Overs)

Ngidi replaces Rabada

PAK 71/4 (11 Overs)

Shamsi continues

PAK 68/4 (10 Overs)

Rabada continues

PAK 55/4 (9 Overs)

Tabraiz Shamsi comes into the attack

PAK 50/4 (8 Overs)

Rabada comes back

PAK 43/4 (7 Overs)

6.3: Masood pushes too hard at this 132 kph delivery with his hands way out in front of his body expecting the ball to come through quicker at 150 kph and the ball lobs up gently to Bavuma at mid-off.

Nortje continues

PAK 42/3 (6 Overs)

5.2: He struggles to keep the hands back on a heave for the leg side and skies this over midwicket and mid-on. Rabada coves 25 yards running back from the edge of the circle and takes an over the shoulder catch in stride.

Ngidi continues

PAK 40/2 (5 Overs)

4.4: Haris shuffles way across his stumps to whip through midwicket on a 146 kph delivery and misses. Big lbw shout upheld.

Anrich Nortje comes into the attack

PAK 31/1 (4 Overs)

Lungi Ngidi replaces Rabada

PAK 27/1 (3 Overs)

Parnell continues

PAK 21/1 (2 Overs)

Kagiso Rabada to bowl from the other end

PAK 4/1 (1 Over)

0.4: Rizwan tried to open the face to guide this behind point to the third man but it’s too tight for the shot with a touch of movement back in and it comes off the bottom edge onto the stumps.

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan come out to bat for Pakistan. Wayne Parnell to open the bowling attack.

PAKISTAN vs SOUTH AFRICA (1st INNING)

SYDNEY: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the Super 12s Group 2 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, here on Thursday.

Pakistan make one change to their Playing XI as Mohammad Haris replaces Fakhar Zaman, while Heinrich Klaasen and Tabraiz Shamsi come in for David Miller and Keshav Maharaj.

Playing XIs:

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

HEAD TO HEAD (T20Is)

Matches 21, Pakistan 11, South Africa 10

FORM GUIDE

Pakistan: W, L, L, W, W
South Africa: W, W, NR, W, L

Pakistan eye miraculous semi-final entry as they take on South Africa

SYDNEY: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 has so far been a bumpy ride for Pakistan as the chances to progress into the final four looks bleak for them but a win against the only unbeaten side of the tournament – South Africa – today could keep them in contention for a semifinal spot.

Albeit the fact that the Babar Azam-led side would not be masters of their destiny even if the results of today’s match come in their favour yet a win over Proteas could help Pakistan maintain their perfect record against the side in the T20 World Cups.

So far, both teams have faced each other three times in T20 World Cups – 2009, 2010 and 2012 – and each time the Green Shirts came out victorious with the barest of the margins.

Proteas, however, have the perfect combination at their disposal to turn the tables around this time, especially facing their furious pace attack would be a major challenge for Pakistan’s top order.

Pakistan would still want their openers – Babar and Mohammad Rizwan – to fire in a must-win match and lay a solid foundation. South African all-rounder David Miller, on the other hand, is keen to exploit the team’s top-order woes to keep them under extreme pressure.

However, with Fakhar Zaman ruling out of the World Cup due to an injury, Pakistan captain Babar would again reshuffle his men to form a perfect combination.

As far as bowling is concern, both teams have immense strength in their bowling attack and have paid both of them well in the mega event thus far.
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Both teams have won their last Super 12s matches but South Africa’s testing and challenging triumph against India can turn out to be a major morale booster for them, while the Green Shirts also got their first two points with a victory over the Netherlands.

The current situation of the Group 2 points table hints that if Pakistan win today they could drag the qualifications till the last round of the group matches whereas if Proteas defeat Pakistan they will confirm their spot in the final four.

HEAD TO HEAD (T20Is)

Matches 21, Pakistan 11, South Africa 10

FORM GUIDE

Pakistan: W, L, L, W, W
South Africa: W, W, NR, W, L