RAWALPINDI: Pakistan made some late inroads into wobbling South Africa’s batting lineup on the second day of the second Test here at the Pindi Stadium that also saw the emergence of Faheem.
Pakistan eye rare Test whitewash over Proteas
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February 4, 2021
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan are eyeing a rare opportunity to clean sweep a quality opposition following seven years of long wait as the second Test against South Africa begins here at the Pindi Stadium today (Thursday) amid hopes that playing strip would be more or less the same as the two teams found at the National Stadium in Karachi for the series opener.
It was in 2014-15 in the UAE when Pakistan last swept aside Australia 2-0. Since then there had been an anxious wait but the opportunity finally came here at the Pindi Stadium where Pakistan now hope to make South Africa pay for their inability to handle quality spin on a turning track.
Pak vs SA: Heavy rain delays post-tea session after Pakistan fightback
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Thursday Feb 04, 2021
South Africa s players celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistan s Abid Ali (L) during the first day of the second Test cricket match of a two-match series between Pakistan and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on February 4, 2021.-AFP
Both teams arrived at the Pindi Stadium with strict security arrangements in place.
At lunch, skipper Babar Azam was unbeaten on 24 with Fawad Alam on 16 not out.
South Africa are playing a Test match today at the Pindi Cricket Stadium after 24 years
RAWALPINDI: Heavy rain delayed the resumption of the post-tea session on the opening day of the second Test match between Pakistan and South Africa on Thursday.
Pak vs SA: Babar Azam, Fawad Alam rescue Pakistan after early shocks
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Thu, Feb 04, 2021
Pakistan´s captain Babar Azam (R) plays a shot as South Africa´s wicketkeeper captain Quinton de Kock watches as teammate Dean Elgar reacts during the first day of the second Test cricket match of a two-match series between Pakistan and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on February 4, 2021. -AFP
At tea, skipper Babar Azam was unbeaten on 77 with Fawad Alam on 42 not out.
Proteas are playing a Test match at the Pindi Cricket Stadium after 24 years.
No changes have been made to Pakistan s 17-player squad from the first Test in Karachi.
Faheem hopes Pindi’s pitch to support bowlers
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February 3, 2021
RAWALPINDI: All-rounder Faheem Ashraf Tuesday said he was expecting a different playing strip here at Pindi Stadium for the second Test against South Africa as the pitch’s behaviour has changed in recent times.
To a question by ‘The News’ scribe regarding his personal opinion on the pitch’s condition for the second Test, Faheem said gone were the days when Pindi Stadium’s pitch used to support seam and pace bowlers.
“I have played first-class cricket here almost four years back when there was lift for the pace bowlers more due to grass on the wicket. Now it has become a true supporting track where bowlers and batsmen can equally benefit. Even spinners can play their role here.”