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 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.

South Africa strengthened their position against Pakistan in the first test, as bad light stopped the second day's play with Pakistan at 88-3 in their second innings. Corbin Bosch starred with an unbeaten 81,

After Corbin Bosch’s impressive knock, Pakistan are closing on South Africa’s total in the first innings with seven wickets in hand. Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel are the overnight batters for the visiting team.

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

South Africa won the toss and put Pakistan into bat on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Thursday, hoping to make early inroads with an all-out pace attack. South Africa are chasing a place in next year’s World Test Championship final but,