Pakistan on Wednesday defeated South Africa by 93 runs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, taking a 1–0 lead in the two-match Test series. The visitors were bowled out for 183 while chasing 277 on the fourth day.
South Africa began the day with Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi at the crease, but Shaheen Shah Afridi struck early, removing de Zorzi for a duck. Tristan Stubbs followed soon after, dismissed by Noman Ali for 23, leaving the visitors struggling at 55 for 3.
Pakistan’s bowlers maintained control throughout the innings. Shaheen Afridi and Noman Ali claimed four wickets each, while Sajid Khan picked up the remaining two to seal a comprehensive victory.
Noman Ali was the star of the match, finishing with 10 wickets, six in the first innings and four in the second.
Earlier, Pakistan had taken a 109-run lead after bowling South Africa out for 269 in reply to their 378. In the second innings, the hosts managed 167, setting a target of 277.
South Africa reached 51 for 2 by stumps on the third day, but Pakistan wrapped up the remaining wickets swiftly on the fourth morning to secure a dominant win and start their World Test Championship campaign on a high.