Rain delayed the start of the third day's play in the first cricket test between South Africa and Pakistan with no play possible before lunch.

The Green Shirts started off the proceedings on a positive note with Babar Azam completing his 27th fifty before getting removed by Jansen on exactly an 85-ball 50, studded with nine boundaries.

The first Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and South Africa in Centurion faces uncertainty due to adverse weather conditions. Scheduled to resume today, play has been delayed by overnight rain, leaving the ground wet but not unplayable. Live action is expected to commence shortly.

Opening batter Aiden Markram closed in on his eighth test century as South Africa reached 180-5 at lunch on the second day of the first test against Pakistan.

Debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81 not out and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control on the second day of the first Test

Pakistan's bowlers hit back after the tourists were bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday. It seemed the majority of Pakistan's batsmen were still in aggressive one-day mode.

So. Africa 82-3 at stumps after bowling out Pakistan for 211 Hosts trail by 129 runs Debutant bowler Bosch takes wicket with first ball in test cricket PRETORIA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Pakistan fought back to restrict South Africa to 82 for three wickets at the close of the opening day of the first test after being bowled out for 211 at Centurion on Thursday.