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Day two of the second test between the Proteas and Pakistan.
The South African cricket team, through left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, has staged a remarkable fightback in the first session of day two of the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan, who won the toss, resumed their first innings on 259 for the loss of five wickets and added in excess of 50 runs in the first hour without losing another wicket.
Start of play on Day 2. 🎯
Pakistan resumes at 259/5 as #TheProteas men look to build pressure and take control of the innings early on. 💪🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/oX3GSTcuUy
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 21, 2025
Drinks, Day 2! 🧉
A fiery morning in Rawalpindi as Pakistan moves to 316/6 after 105.5 overs. 🏏#TheProteas Men are working hard to stem the flow and find another breakthrough. 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/VFspb4k8pA
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 21, 2025
But Maharaj then wreaked havoc, taking the last five wickets to help bowl out the home team for 333.
The 35-year-old finished with figures of seven for 102 in 42 overs and four deliveries. In reply, the Proteas went to lunch on nine without loss.
Lunch, Day 2! 🍛#TheProteas Men head into the break on 9/0 after 3 overs, trailing by 324 runs. 🇿🇦
A solid start to the reply in Rawalpindi, with plenty to play for in the afternoon session! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2l7hWgJ3Qv
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 21, 2025
