Cricket-Pakistan in strong position as they search for first test success


  • Cricket
  • Tuesday, 14 Oct 2025

(Reuters) -Pakistan moved themselves into a strong position, needing eight wickets to win while South Africa are chasing an imposing target as the first test headed for an exciting conclusion after left-arm spinners dominated proceedings on the third day on Tuesday.

South Africa were set a target of 277 to win the opening clash of the two-test series on a slow and deteriorating surface at the Gaddafi Stadium after a day of attrition had 16 wickets fall.

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