South Africa enforced the follow-on after dismissing Pakistan for 194 on the third day of the second Test at Newlands on Sunday, securing a massive first-innings lead of 421 runs.
Pakistan’s innings crumbled despite a resilient 98-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Babar Azam (58) and Mohammad Rizwan (46). The breakthrough came shortly after the morning drinks break when 18-year-old debutant Kwena Maphaka struck, with Babar glancing a delivery down the leg side and being caught behind by Kyle Verreynne.
Rizwan departed five overs later after an ill-judged charge down the pitch against Wiaan Mulder, resulting in a wild slog that ricocheted off his stumps.
Pakistan, already missing injured opener Saim Ayub, offered minimal resistance from the remaining batters, hastening their collapse.
South Africa, having already secured a spot in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s from June 11–15, are now aiming for a 2-0 series victory. They won the closely contested first Test in Pretoria by two wickets.
