South Africa and Pakistan's first Test is poised for an exciting finish after Marco Jansen's six-wicket haul set the Proteas a challenging target of 148 runs on a rain-interrupted Day 3 on Saturday. (More Cricket News)
South Africa's path to the World Test Championship final remains within reach, as they only need to win one of the two Test matches against Pakistan. However, they faced a tough challenge on Day 4, finishing at 27-3 at stumps.
The wicket at Centurion has proven troublesome for the batters, with the quick bowlers continuing to make life difficult. The Proteas will need to regroup and weather the storm to stay on course for a spot in the final.
The pitch at SuperSport Park, Centurion, has developed spongy bounce, making the 148-run target challenging for the Proteas in the fourth innings.
Now, South Africa's hopes rest on Aiden Markram, who was unbeaten on 22, and captain Temba Bavuma, who is yet to get off the mark.
Earlier, Jansen's 6-52 helped South Africa bowl Pakistan out for 237 after rain had delayed play for three hours.
South Africa Vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4 Weather Report:
Day 4 at the SuperSport Park, Centurion, is likely to face weather disruptions, with storms continuing from the previous day. Rainfall chances range from 21% to 54% throughout Sunday, making frequent interruptions probable. These conditions will add to the challenges faced by the Proteas as they aim to chase down their tricky target at home.
South Africa Vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4 Hourly Weather
South Africa Vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4 Live Streaming:
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South Africa Vs Pakistan 1st Test Playing XIs:
South Africa (Playing XI): Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma(c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson
Pakistan (Playing XI): Shan Masood(c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas
South Africa Vs Pakistan 1st Test Squad:
South Africa Test squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham (wicket-keeper), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke (wicket-keeper), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton (wicket-keeper), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wicket-keeper)
Pakistan Test squad: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha,
