Keshav Maharaj Takes Seven Wickets as South Africa Dismiss Pakistan for 333 in Second Test

Keshav Maharaj delivered a match-turning performance by taking seven wickets for 102 runs, helping South Africa bowl out Pakistan for 333 in the second Test in Rawalpindi. His bowling exploited the spin-friendly pitch effectively, breaking crucial partnerships and triggering a collapse in Pakistan's tail end. South Africa reached 185 for 4 by the close of day two, trailing Pakistan by 148 runs but maintaining a strong position thanks to a resilient 113-run partnership between Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi. Debutant Pakistani spinner Asif Afridi made an impact by taking two key wickets, including de Zorzi’s, which stalled South Africa’s momentum. Pakistan aims to sweep the two-match series after winning the first Test in Lahore by 93 runs, but Maharaj’s performance has kept the contest finely balanced. The match remains open with South Africa trying to level the series.