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.
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
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 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.
Markram keeps South Africa on course for lead
Lunch South Africa 180 for 5 (Markram 81*, Verreynne 0*) trail Pakistan 211 by 31 runs
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Aiden Markram spearheaded South Africa counterattack after Pakistan pace unit rattled the hosts early on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test on Thursday.
Bosch continues debut heroics to give South Africa handy lead
Corbin Bosch continued his dream debut for South Africa with a swashbuckling unbeaten 81 on the second day of the first test to help his side to a 90-run first innings lead over Pakistan at Centurion on Friday.
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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