In a spectacular display of all-round cricketing prowess, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada single-handedly shifted the momentum of the Rawalpindi Test match against Pakistan with a breathtaking performance on Day 3.
Rabada's Batting Blitz Steals the Show
The pace spearhead transformed into an aggressive batsman during his entertaining knock of 50 runs from just 57 deliveries. His innings, peppered with 7 boundaries and 2 massive sixes, provided South Africa with crucial lower-order runs when they needed them most.
Rabada's counter-attacking approach not only entertained the Rawalpindi crowd but also significantly extended South Africa's first-innings lead, putting immense pressure on the Pakistani bowling attack.
Bowling Brilliance Completes Dominant Display
Not content with just his batting heroics, Rabada returned with the ball to dismantle Pakistan's top order. The speedster claimed two vital wickets, including that of Pakistani captain Babar Azam, leaving the home team reeling in their second innings.
His dual contribution with both bat and ball has positioned South Africa firmly in the driver's seat as the Test match heads into its crucial final days.
Match Situation After Day 3
At stumps on Day 3, Pakistan found themselves in a precarious position, still trailing South Africa's total with only 8 wickets remaining. The home team faces an uphill battle to save the match, thanks largely to Rabada's outstanding all-round performance.
The Rawalpindi pitch has shown variable bounce throughout the day, suggesting that batting might become increasingly difficult as the match progresses, giving South Africa's bowlers additional advantage.
With two days remaining, South Africa appears poised to push for a memorable victory on Pakistani soil, while the hosts will need nothing short of a miraculous recovery to turn the tables.
