Pakistan s bowlers hit back after the tourists were bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South

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.

The match remained finely poised with both teams delivering strong performances. Pakistan's bowlers impressed in the evening session, taking three crucial wickets to restrict South Africa’s progress.

Aiden Markram led South Africa's fightback against Pakistan on the first day of the Boxing Day Test. Ending at 82/3, South Africa trails by 129 runs. Markram stood firm with 47 runs as the hosts repelled early breakthroughs by Pakistan's pace attack,

South Africa face Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test match in Centurion on Thursday. Here are the toss update and the playing XIs for the RSA Vs PAK, 1st Test cricket match

South Africa chose to bowl first against Pakistan in Centurion's test opener, focusing on a pace attack led by debutant Corbin Bosch. Pakistan also goes without a specialist spinner. South Africa aims for a World Test Championship final,

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released the playing XI of Pakistan, which will feature against South Africa in the first Test of the two-match . The venue for the game is SuperSport Park in Centurion.