Markram leads South Africa to 180-5

Aiden Markram Leads South Africa's Fight on Day Two Against Pakistan
Aiden Markram nears his eighth test century, leading South Africa to 180-5 by lunch on Day Two against Pakistan. South Africa, needing a victory to qualify for the World Test Championship final, trails by 31.
First Test: Markram fights back as South Africa lose three after Pakistan's 211
The first day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa came to an end with the visiting side pacers making a comeback as the Proteas scored 82 runs at the loss of three wickets
Markram moves closer to tonne as South Africa reach 180-5 at lunch against Pakistan
South Africa was 82-3 overnight with Markram and Bavuma putting on a further 54 runs before the skipper was dismissed
South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: South Africa score after 12 overs is 35/3
South Africa. Temba Bavuma 5 (10) Aiden Markram 25 (28) Pakistan. Khurram Shahzad 1/26 (6) South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: South Africa.
Markram puts South Africa in strong position against Pakistan in first Test
Unlike Pakistan's batting collapse in the first innings, SA managed to maintain their composure after losing a wicket.
DAY 2: Markram 81* leads SA to 180-5 v Pakistan, trailing by 31-runs
Aiden Markram batted throughout the morning session to reach an unbeaten 80 and help South Africa reach lunch on a 180-5 on the second day of the first test against Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on Friday.
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test: Khurram Shahzad rattles hosts early as Markram fights for control
Aiden Markram spearheaded South Africa counterattack after Pakistan pace unit rattled the hosts early on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test on Thursday.
Markram leads South Africa to 180-5 in 1st test against Pakistan
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.
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Pakistan lose their way after Bosch bash hands South Africa advantage
Pakistan 211 and 88 for 3 (Babar 16*, Jansen 2-17) trail South Africa 301 (Markram 89, Bosch 81*, Shahzad 3-75, Naseem 3-92) by two runs Corbin Bosch's dream outing continued as he scored his maiden half-century off 46 balls and the highest score by a No.
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