Pakistan captain Babar's 77 to the rescue

Babar Azam’s unbeaten 77 and Fawad Alam 45 put123run fourth wicket stand

Pakistan captain Babar's 77 to the rescue

International Test Match Series  Pakistan vs South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

Pakistan 272 ao off 114.3 ov , Babar 77 of 127, 12 fours, Alam 45 off 155, 5 fours, Faheem 78 no off 160, 12 fours, Nortje 5-56, Maharaj 3-90

South Africa 48/2 (10ov) Elgar 15 off 21, 3 fours, Markram 15 off 20, 2 fours, du Plessis 15 off 18, 3 fours, Hassan 2-29

Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s unbeaten 77 and Fawad Alam 45 put on an123run fourth wicket stand to frustrate the tourist and rescue the hosts from early collapse and lead them to a respectable total.

South Africa dented the Pakistan top order when they reduced the hosts to 22-3 with left arm spinner Keshav Maharaj 2-51 striking early with the new ball.

South African seamer Anrich Nortje picked up five wickets.