SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Dane Paterson, Corbin Bosch put South Africa on top after Day 1

South Africa finished Day 1 of their Test against Pakistan in a commanding position, trailing by just 129 runs with seven wickets in hand. Dane Paterson was the star of the day, claiming an impressive five-wicket haul as Pakistan were bowled out for a modest 211 in their first innings.

After winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bat under overcast conditions, expecting their top



order to weather the early storm. However, the decision backfired as South Africa's pacers exploited the seamer-friendly pitch effectively. Pakistan’s batting lacked application, with several players falling to soft dismissals while attempting overly aggressive shots. Saud Shakeel’s uncharacteristically rushed approach, resulting in his dismissal for 14 off just six balls, highlighted their flawed strategy.