South Africa showcased a strong batting performance on the opening day of the second Test match against Pakistan, reaching 316-4 at stumps. The match, held at the iconic venue in Cape Town, saw the Proteas capitalize on favorable batting conditions after electing to bat first.
Star batsman Aiden Markram led the charge with a scintillating century, scoring 124 runs off 178 balls, including 15 boundaries and a six. His partnership with Rassie van der Dussen, who contributed a solid 89, proved to be the backbone of South Africa’s innings.
Despite a spirited bowling effort from Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, who claimed 2 wickets, the hosts maintained control throughout the day. Nauman Ali and Naseem Shah chipped in with a wicket each, but the bowlers struggled to contain the run flow.
The match promises an exciting contest as Pakistan will aim to make a strong comeback on Day 2 by targeting early breakthroughs. South Africa, on the other hand, will look to build on their solid start and post a formidable total.
