South Africa on Thursday defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the Rawalpindi Test to level the two-match series 1-1.
Pakistan’s batting collapsed again on the fourth day, setting the visitors a modest target of only 68 runs, which they chased down comfortably.
The day began with Pakistan struggling from the start. Babar Azam was the first to fall after scoring 50 runs, followed by Mohammad Rizwan, who managed 18. Salman Ali Agha contributed 28, while Sajid Khan added 13. Nauman Ali and Shaheen Afridi fell without scoring, and Asif Afridi remained unbeaten on zero as Pakistan were bowled out for 138.
Simon Harmer shone bright for South Africa with six wickets, while Keshav Maharaj took two and Kagiso Rabada claimed one.
In reply, South Africa reached the target at 70 for two. Aiden Markram scored 42, Tristan Stubbs was dismissed for a duck, and Ryan Rickelton stayed unbeaten on 25 to seal the win.
Earlier, Pakistan scored 333 runs in their first innings, while South Africa replied with 404 to take a 71-run lead.