South Africa Enforce Follow-On as Pakistan Trail by 460 Runs in 2nd Test

The ongoing cricket series between South Africa and Pakistan has seen the boniface pick out a dominating lead in the 2nd Test match at Newlands, Cape Town. As of Day 3, South Africa has enforced a follow – on, leave behind Pakistan trailing by 460 runs.

South Africa vs Pakistan: Hosts Enforce Follow-On, Pakistan Trails by 460 Runs

The ongoing Test series between South Africa and Pakistan has seen the hosts take a commanding lead in the 2nd Test match at Newlands, Cape Town. After a strong batting performance by South Africa, Pakistan's batting lineup struggled against the Proteas bowlers.

South Africa began the match on a strong note, with Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma scoring centuries on Day 1. The team continued to build on their lead, with Rickelton notching up a 250-ball 250 and Kyle Verreynne contributing 100 runs in 144 balls. The hosts eventually declared their innings at 615/10, setting a daunting target for Pakistan.

Pakistan's batting order, however, found it difficult to cope with the South African bowling onslaught, losing three wickets early on Day 2. Despite a valiant effort from Babar Azam, who scored 58 runs, and Mohammad Rizwan, who chipped in with 46 runs, Pakistan were left reeling at 155/6.

After Pakistan's batting collapse on the third morning, South Africa quickly wrapped up the remaining wickets, dismissing the visitors for a paltry 201. The Proteas enforced a follow-on, leaving Pakistan trailing by 460 runs with two days remaining in the Test match.

Speaking to ESPNcricinfo's correspondent Firdose Moonda, "South Africa have taken a massive stride towards victory in the second Test and a series win." Moonda noted that Pakistan's middle-order collapse on the third morning has put the visitors in a precarious position.

Match Details:

2nd Test, South Africa vs Pakistan

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Toss: South Africa won the toss and elected to bat

Day 1: South Africa 282/1 (90 overs)

Day 2: Pakistan 155/6 (58 overs)

Day 3: Pakistan all out for 201, South Africa enforce follow-on, Pakistan 2nd innings 106/4 (36 overs)

Conclusion:

With South Africa enforcing a follow-on and Pakistan trailing by 460 runs, the hosts are firmly on their way to securing a victory in the 2nd Test match. Whether Pakistan can stage a comeback or if South Africa will seal the series remains to be seen. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis.

Sources: ESPNcricinfo

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