Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad returned to the Pakistan XI for the first Test against South Africa following a side injury. Alongside seasoned Mohammad Abbas, Pakistan aim to compete strongly under captain Shan Masood and interim coach Aqib Javed.

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So. Africa 82-3 at stumps after bowling out Pakistan for 211 Hosts trail by 129 runs Debutant bowler Bosch takes wicket with first ball in test cricket PRETORIA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Pakistan fought back to restrict South Africa to 82 for three wickets at the close of the opening day of the first test after being bowled out for 211 at Centurion on Thursday.

South Africa will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first test, starting Thursday.

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Pakistan's bowlers hit back after the tourists were bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday. It seemed the majority of Pakistan's batsmen were still in aggressive one-day mode.