Sajid Khan Sparks Pakistan Surge as Proteas Stumble in Lahore
Pakistan’s baits continued to assert their dominance on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, with Sajid Khan claiming a vital wicket to pile pressure on the callers.
South Africa proceeded at 216- 6, with Tony de Zorzi unbeaten on 81 and Senuran Muthusamy on 6, aiming to chip down at Pakistan’s first-innings lead. But Sajid Khan, bowling with deadly perfection, ended Muthusamy’s innings beforehand in the morning session.
“Muthusamy’s cautious stay ended when he edged a turning delivery, caught comfortably in the slips.”
The gate came at a pivotal juncture, leaving South Africa running by further than 150 runs with only the lower order remaining.
Pakistan’s baits had formerly taken charge before in the match, with Nauman Ali dismembering the Proteas’ top order to finish with four wickets in the first innings.
SAJID KHAN STRIKES ON DAY 3!
Salman Ali Agha takes a brilliant catch
A key breakthrough for the team! #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/jXfmAbxVSK— Rana Ahmed (@RanaAhmad056) October 14, 2025
Salman Ali Agha and Sajid Khan minced in with a gate all, icing the callers plodded to make any substantial cooperation.
Ryan Rickelton’s 71 had offered some resistance, but the home side’s spin-heavy strategy proved too important for the Proteas to handle.
Sajid’s advance further cemented Pakistan’s control, putting them forcefully in command of the series’ nature.
The atmosphere at Gaddafi Stadium was electric. suckers cheered loudly as Pakistan tightened its grip on the match, roaring in the bats’ dominance under clear skies and tight security.
With the tailenders now exposed, Pakistan looks set to push for a commanding first-innings lead, keeping South Africa on the aft foot in the early stages of the two-Test series.
Sajid Khan once again proved he’s a crucial armament in Pakistan’s spin magazine, furnishing pivotal improvements and keeping the home side in a commanding position.
