SOUTH AFRICA TOUR OF PAKISTAN 2025
Markram did not blame the toss for their loss ©Getty
Despite scoring a larger total than any previous team in a successful fourth innings at Gaddafi Stadium, South Africa’s loss will overshadow this achievement.
Historically, in November 1984, Pakistan chased down 178 against New Zealand successfully; contrast this with South Africa’s struggle to reach 277, being bowled out for 183.
This game marked the end of South Africa’s impressive ten-match winning streak, their last loss occurring in February 2024 against a second-string New Zealand side.
Notably, an 11th consecutive win was thwarted when Shan Masood opted to bat first, and conditions became increasingly challenging due to the spinning pitch.
Markram acknowledged that while conditions were tough, he didn’t think the toss determined the outcome of the match, and mentioned that his team had opportunities to seize momentum.
Despite the loss, the team displayed resilience, with commendable individual performances including De Zorzi’s century and Rickelton’s solid innings, leaving South Africa in decent spirits for the upcoming tests.
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