Rain delayed the start of the third day’s play in the first cricket test between South Africa and Pakistan with no play possible before lunch.

The mid-wicket fielder chases it but gets collided with the deep square leg fielder and the ball touches the ropes. South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR! A gift on leg stump and Saud Shakeel accepts gleefully.

The first Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and South Africa in Centurion faces uncertainty due to adverse weather conditions. Scheduled to resume today, play has been delayed by overnight rain, leaving the ground wet but not unplayable. Live action is expected to commence shortly.

Opening batter Aiden Markram closed in on his eighth test century as South Africa reached 180-5 at lunch on the second day of the first test against Pakistan.

South Africa strengthened their position against Pakistan in the first test, as bad light stopped the second day's play with Pakistan at 88-3 in their second innings. Corbin Bosch starred with an unbeaten 81,

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola looked aghast at numerous points of his struggling team's 1-1 Boxing Day draw with Everton on Thursday, burying his face in his hands several times while watching their miserable run of poor results continue.

South African captain Temba Bavuma on Tuesday announced an all-pace attack for the first Test against Pakistan starting at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

Follow live coverage of South Africa vs Pakistan from the Pakistan in South Africa 2024/2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.