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Despite half-centuries from Babar and Saud, Pakistan struggled, leaving South Africa needing 148 to win the first Test

The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Centurion is heading toward an exciting finish. After three days of intense cricket, the hosts need 121 runs to win with seven wickets remaining. This comes after a rain-hit day,

The Green Shirts started off the proceedings on a positive note with Babar Azam completing his 27th fifty before getting removed by Jansen on exactly an 85-ball 50, studded with nine boundaries.

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.

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.

According to details, the Pakistan batters, with the exception of Saud Shakeel and Babar Azam failed to show any significant resistance, which dashed the Pakistan’s hopes to set a formidable total for the hosts.

South Africa will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first test, starting Thursday.

Shan Masood (C), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas. South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: South Africa (Playing XI) - Aiden Markram,

Boxing Day will see two blockbuster clashes as Australia hosts India while South Africa plays Pakistan at Melbourne and Centurion, respectively. Both India and Australia will have their eyes on how South Africa performs with the three teams competing for a place in the 2025 World Test Championship final scheduled to take place at Lord's.

Pakistan will be looking to maintain their momentum when they take on South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series that begins in Centurion on Thursday. The Boxing Day Test is significant for both teams.