Pakistan Wins 1st Test Against South Africa
Pakistan's spin duo, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, played a crucial role in securing a 93-run victory over South Africa, the World Test Championship (WTC) winner.
The hosts successfully defended a target of 276, ending South Africa's 10-Test winning streak, the longest in their history, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
- Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
- The win was sealed on the fourth day of the first Test.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi applied the finishing touches to secure the victory.
The chase was rendered even more improbable as Pakistan's spinners exploited the sharply deteriorating pitch.
Pakistan's victory marked a significant milestone, ending South Africa's impressive winning streak.
Author's summary: Pakistan wins 1st Test by 93 runs.