Chasing a target of 370 for victory, which would have been a Test record in Pakistan, South Africa were well placed at 241 for three just after lunch on the fifth day following a century from Aiden Markram (108). Hasan took career-best figures of 10-114 in the match as South Africa lost their last seven wickets for the addition of only 33 runs. "It was outstanding from Hasan because he has awareness and took advantage of the experience of playing here (in Rawalpindi)," Pakistan captain Babar Azam said at the post-match presentation. South Africa turned the tide with a superb stand of 106 for the fourth wicket between Markram and Temba Bavuma (61) that gave the potential for an upset win. South Africa are making a first visit to Pakistan since a militant attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in 2009 that killed six policemen and two civilians.

Source: bd News24 February 08, 2021 10:41 UTC