Sarfraz Ahmed: “We were in a very nice situation after the first day, but we just didn’t capitalise with the bat”
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Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has conceded that his side’s inability to capitalise on bowling South Africa out for 262 on the first day was the reason why they lost the third Test.
Duanne Olivier finished with figures of 3-74 off 15 overs
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Duanne Olivier and Kagiso Rabada took three wickets each as South Africa crushed Pakistan by 107 runs in Johannesburg and whitewashed them 3-0.
Quinton de Kock celebrates after scoring his fourth Test century
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Quinton de Kock stole the spotlight with his knock of 129 on the third day in Johannesburg, but Pakistan fought hard after being set 381 to win by South Africa.
Ramiz Raja: “Yasir was unfairly dropped because the side will need him on this (Wanderers) pitch”
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Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja believes that it was a “huge selection mistake” to drop spinner Yasir Shah for the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Duanne Olivier finished with figures of 5-51 off 13 overs
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South Africa were able to extend their lead to 212 after pace bowler Duanne Olivier ripped through Pakistan’s batting line-up with a five-wicket haul.
Mohammad Amir seemed irritated by Sarfraz Ahmed’s criticism of the pace bowlers
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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir stormed out of the post-day press conference in Johannesburg after being asked about captain Sarfraz Ahmed’s criticism of the pace attack.
Pakistan fought back brilliantly on the first day in Johannesburg
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Pakistan came roaring back on the opening day in Johannesburg after South Africa opener Aiden Markram stole the spotlight early on with his superb knock of 90.
Azhar Ali: “I am confident that if I get a good start I can convert it into a big score”
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Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali has expressed his eagerness to make a big score post a big score in the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Imam-ul-Haq: “To score against South Africa, you have to be at your very best, mentally strong and prepare well”
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Imam-ul-Haq feels that he and the rest of the Pakistan batsmen can succeed against South Africa in the third Test in Johannesburg if they are “mentally strong”, “prepare well” and play to the best of their ability.
Vernon Philander finished with career-best figures of 6-21
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South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander took a career-best 6-21 on the fifth day of the fourth Test in Johannesburg to not only lead his side to a 492-run win over Australia, but also ensure fellow seamer Morne Morkel had a perfect swansong.
