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Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test

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Did the toss end South Africa's record run? 

South Africa fell 93 runs short of their 277-run target on a pitch that spun viciously

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Noman's 10 spins Pakistan to 93-run win 

Dewald Brevis's counter-attacking half-century went in vain

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On a surface like this, you can't be doubtful - Tony de Zorzi 

Sixteen wickets fell for 271 runs on Day 3 of the first Test in Lahore

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Tony de Zorzi's day of survival 

After nine Test innings without a fifty, Tony de Zorzi finally scored one but it was built on edges, luck and sheer resilience

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De Zorzi, Rickelton shine but Noman Ali keeps Pakistan ahead 

Having kept Pakistan to 378, South Africa slipped to 216 for 6 at Stumps on Day 2 of the first Test in Lahore

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South Africa 'didn't go away', but Pakistan in their comfort zone 

The visitors were made to toil hard as Pakistan reached a position of strength at stumps on the first day

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Imam-ul-Haq's 93 sets up solid Day 1 for Pakistan in Lahore Test 

Two big partnerships, first between Imam-ul-Haq and Shan Masood, and then between Salman Agha and Mohammed Rizwan, highlighted Pakistan's efforts

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Markram's men will hit the ground spinning in Pakistan 

South Africa brace for a spin-challenge as they embark on a tour to Pakistan