Day 1 of the first Test between them South Africa and Pakistan It was a riveting contest as the home side finished firmly in the team at Centurion. Batting first, Pakistan struggled to cope with South Africa’s disciplined bowling, scoring 211 in their first innings. Dane Paterson and showed a phenomenal performance with five goalkeeper claims Corbin Bosch provided excellent support with four scalps. South Africa responded confidently, ending the day with 82/3 Aiden Markram The hosts trail by 129 runs and are in commanding position heading into Day 2.
Dane Paterson and Corbin Bosch demolish Pakistan
Paterson was the star performer with the ball, producing a sensational spell to claim 5/61 in 16 overs. Using the bounce and seam action offered by the Centurion pitch, Paterson dismantled Pakistan’s top and middle order. He took out the captain Shan Massoudalways reliable Mohammad Rizvanand other batters with sharp, disciplined bowling. Pakistan never gained momentum, losing wickets regularly. He provided critical support by dismissing key players such as Bosch’s impressive contribution (4/63). Kamran Ghulam and Amer Jamal. Together, the duo ensured Pakistan’s innings lacked the partnerships needed for a substantial total.
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Kamran Ghulam stands tall amidst the fall
Ghulam was the lone batsman in Pakistan’s batting, showing his resilience with a smooth 54 off 71 balls. Coming to the crease with Pakistan struggling at 40/2, Ghulam hit eight boundaries and a six in a composed but attacking knock. He combined with Rizwan in a crucial 81-run partnership for the fifth wicket against a relentless South African attack. However, Paterson ended his resistance just before the river, leading to a low-level collapse. With Jamal hitting a quick 28 off 27 balls, Pakistan’s innings faltered as they lost the last five wickets for just 74 runs to reach 211 in 57.3 overs.
Aiden Markram guides South Africa’s reply
In response, South Africa got off to a mixed start, losing Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton early Cheers Princedisciplined bowling. At 24/2, the pressure was on Markram, who rose to the occasion with a confident and unbeaten 47. Markram bowled with authority, hitting nine elegant boundaries and providing stability amid the fall of wickets. Tristan Stubbs‘ Mohammad Abbas’s dismissal for 9 added to South Africa’s early woes, but Markram found a steady partner. Temba BavumaUnbeaten in 4. According to the masses, the duo had taken South Africa to 82/3setting the stage for the hosts to take control on day two.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
Back Dane Paterson Fives!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
WORTH IT!!! HE WAS BRILLIANT!!
Getting a lot of people to eat humble pie.#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/VOad2siUmU
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) December 26, 2024
Dane Paterson’s purple patch continues! Another test for five!!!! 👏#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/vfXnOFGa6C
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) December 26, 2024
Back to back 5 wickets by Dane Paterson 🔥🔥
All the protestors are hiding
Pakistan 189/8 pic.twitter.com/auqBUgq6hg
— Werner (@Werries_) December 26, 2024
He said before. I was watching a WP training session once. Dane Paterson was the hardest worker on the field. He did every sprint with full strength, ran every exercise with intensity, forcing others to compete with him. The type of person you want by your side
— BrentLFC (@BrentV_RSA) December 26, 2024
Corbin Bosch was at RR 3 years ago and was a man of excellence.
He started well with the ball but it is worth remembering that he averaged 40 plus with the bat at FC. #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/3HF9jax8ie— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) December 26, 2024
Corbin Bosch scored 4 goals in the first innings of his debut. Her parents’ reactions were so sweet 🥹🥹 #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/3rPPDAoLAu
— naemeh (@NaeemahBenjamin) December 26, 2024
Corbin Bosch bowls 145 kmph on debut with such a nice movement and a deft swing at No. 7. Big prospect for the Proteas.
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) December 26, 2024
Trivia: Corbin Bosch bowling the first ball of his Test cricket. He is the third bowler to do so in 2024, following Shamar Joseph and Tsepo Moreki. It is the first time in Test history that three bowlers have achieved this feat in a calendar year.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) December 26, 2024
⚪ 🟢Day 1 | stumps
What a day of cricket action! ☄️🏏
🇵🇰 Pakistan: 211/10 (1st innings)
🇿🇦 South Africa: 82/3 after 22 overs at stumps.A solid start for the Proteas.
Looking forward to more action tomorrow! 💪#Come with me #BeHisSide #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/v7DfIwOF7Y— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 26, 2024
2nd five wickets for Dane Paterson 👏🏏#cricket #SAvPAK #DanePaterson pic.twitter.com/jRPxmlsLvW
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 26, 2024
