Babar’s Half-Century Fails as Pakistan Lose 2nd Test
🏏 Match Overview Pakistan faced South Africa in the second Test at Rawalpindi from October 20 to 24, 2025. South Africa secured an eight-wicket victory, leveling the two-match series 1-1. Pakistan's second innings collapsed to 138 all out, despite Babar Azam's resilient 50 off 87 balls. The lower order faltered, leaving South Africa an easy chase. 🇵🇰 Pakistan's Performance Babar Azam (50 off 87 balls) Babar Azam's half-century was the highlight of Pakistan's innings. His composed knock provided some stability, but the lack of support from the lower order left the team far short of a competitive total. Other Key Performers Shan Masood (Captain): Led the team and scored 87 in the first innings, anchoring Pakistan's batting. Saud Shakeel: 66 in the first innings, played well alongside Masood. Mohammad Rizwan: 16* in the second innings, could not convert starts. Shaheen Afridi: Took 3 wickets, bowled with determination. Despite individual e...