Bosch’s Dream Debut: Wicket with First Ball
Corbin Bosch made an incredible start to his Test career by taking a wicket with his very first delivery. The fast bowler dismissed Pakistan captain Shan Masood, becoming the 25th cricketer to do so in Test history.
Paterson Shines with 5-Wicket Haul
Dane Paterson took 5 wickets for 61 runs in 16 overs, leading the charge for South Africa. He removed key Pakistan batsmen, including Babar Azam and Kamran Ghulam, as the visitors struggled to build partnerships.
Pakistan Struggles Against South Africa’s Pace Attack
After Bosch’s early breakthroughs, Paterson continued to dominate. He dismissed Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, while Bosch took out Aamer Jamal, Salman Agha, and Naseem Shah, reducing Pakistan to 209/9 at tea.
Late Resistance from Shahzad and Abbas
Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas showed resistance, adding 20 runs for the 10th wicket before stumps, but Pakistan’s batting collapse left South Africa firmly in control.
South Africa Take Charge in First Test
With Pakistan bowled out for 211, South Africa’s fast bowlers, led by Bosch and Paterson, took full control of the match on Day 1. The hosts will look to wrap up the remaining wicket and continue their dominance on Day 2.
Key Day 1 Statistics
| Player | Wickets | Runs Conceded | Overs Bowled | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Bosch | 4 | 63 | 15 | 2/63 |
| Dane Paterson | 5 | 61 | 16 | 5/61 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 34 | 7 | – |
| Marco Jansen | 0 | 33 | 7 | – |
