South Africa vs Pakistan Result – 1st Test

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1st Test • Pakistan tour of South Africa

SA

301/10 & 150/8 (39.3)

PAK

211/10 & 237/10 (59.4)

South Africa won by 2 wickets

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39.3

4

Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, Four

39.2

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Mohammad Abbas to Kagiso Rabada, 1 run

39.1

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Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, 1 run

End of over 39 (11 runs)

Kagiso Rabada 30 (25)

Marco Jansen 11 (22)

SA 144/8

Aamir Jamal 1-0-11-0

38.6

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Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, Four

38.5

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Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, Four

38.4

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Aamer Jamal to Marco Jansen, 1 run

38.3

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Aamer Jamal to Marco Jansen, no run

38.2

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Aamer Jamal to Marco Jansen, no run

38.1

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Aamer Jamal to Marco Jansen, no run

38.1

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Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, 2 no ball

End of over 38 (4 runs)

Marco Jansen 10 (18)

Kagiso Rabada 21 (22)

SA 133/8

Mohammad Abbas 19-6-48-6

37.6

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Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

37.5

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Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

37.4

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Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, Four

37.3

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Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

37.2

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Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

37.1

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Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

End of over 37 (8 runs)

Kagiso Rabada 21 (22)

Marco Jansen 6 (12)

SA 129/8

Naseem Shah 9-1-34-0

36.6

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Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, 2 runs

36.5

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Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, 2 runs

36.4

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Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, no run

36.3

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Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, Four

36.2

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Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, no run

36.1

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Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, no run

End of over 36 (1 runs)

Marco Jansen 6 (12)

Kagiso Rabada 13 (16)

SA 121/8

Mohammad Abbas 18-6-44-6

35.6

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Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

35.5

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Mohammad Abbas to Kagiso Rabada, 1 run

Match Summary

South Africa and Pakistan met in 1st Test of Pakistan tour of South Africa, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 39.3: Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, Four | 38.6: Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, Four | 38.5: Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (South Africa won by 2 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

39.3: Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, Four
38.6: Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, Four
38.5: Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, Four
37.4: Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, Four
36.3: Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, Four

Short Highlights Summary

South Africa won by 2 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 39.3: Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

39.3 4 Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, Four

39.2 1 Mohammad Abbas to Kagiso Rabada, 1 run

39.1 1 Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, 1 run

End of over 39 (11 runs)

Kagiso Rabada 30 (25)

Marco Jansen 11 (22)

SA 144/8

Aamir Jamal 1-0-11-0

38.6 4 Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, Four

38.5 4 Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, Four

38.4 1 Aamer Jamal to Marco Jansen, 1 run

38.3 0 Aamer Jamal to Marco Jansen, no run

38.2 0 Aamer Jamal to Marco Jansen, no run

38.1 0 Aamer Jamal to Marco Jansen, no run

38.1 2N Aamer Jamal to Kagiso Rabada, 2 no ball

End of over 38 (4 runs)

Marco Jansen 10 (18)

Kagiso Rabada 21 (22)

SA 133/8

Mohammad Abbas 19-6-48-6

37.6 0 Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

37.5 0 Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

37.4 4 Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, Four

37.3 0 Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

37.2 0 Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

37.1 0 Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

End of over 37 (8 runs)

Kagiso Rabada 21 (22)

Marco Jansen 6 (12)

SA 129/8

Naseem Shah 9-1-34-0

36.6 2 Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, 2 runs

36.5 2 Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, 2 runs

36.4 0 Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, no run

36.3 4 Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, Four

36.2 0 Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, no run

36.1 0 Naseem Shah to Kagiso Rabada, no run

End of over 36 (1 runs)

Marco Jansen 6 (12)

Kagiso Rabada 13 (16)

SA 121/8

Mohammad Abbas 18-6-44-6

35.6 0 Mohammad Abbas to Marco Jansen, no run

35.5 1 Mohammad Abbas to Kagiso Rabada, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test match?
South Africa won by 2 wickets.

What is the South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test?
South Africa vs Pakistan is the 1st Test of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch South Africa vs Pakistan live score?
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