Rizwan, Salman rescue Pakistan after collapse: 1st Test, Day 1 (Lahore)

Pakistan made a late recovery via a century partnership between Rizwan and Salman in the first Test against South Africa in Lahore, finishing Day 1 on 313 for 5 after opting to bat first.

Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Shan Masood set the tone with a solid partnership, scoring 93 and 76 respectively to give the hosts a strong platform. After both fell in quick succession, Pakistan stumbled to 199-5, as they inexplicably lost 3 wickets for no runs.

Mohammad Rizwan rescued the innings with an unbeaten 62, while Salman Agha added a fluent 52 to keep the scoreboard moving.

South Africa’s spinners found some assistance from the surface, with Senuran Muthusamy taking 2 wickets, while Simon Harmer, Prenelan Subrayen, and Kagiso Rabada claimed one each. Despite those breakthroughs, Pakistan ended the day well placed, looking to build on their advantage heading into Day 2.

Pakistan 313 for 5 (Imam 93, Masood 76, Rizwan 62*, Agha 52*, Muthusamy 2-101) vs South Africa

Oct 2025.