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Lack of first-innings runs cost South Africa a realistic chance of winning the first Test against Pakistan in Karachi. The home side swept to a seven-wicket victory midway through the fourth day in the first series between the sides in Pakistan for 14 years.
It was a deserved win for Babar Azam’s men, who bowled well and batted exceptionally well in their first innings, to set up a needed win after their recent series defeat in New Zealand.
After winning the toss, South Africa captain Quinton de Kock understandably chose to bat, only for the Proteas to crumble to 220 all out on day one.