Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi destroy South Africa batting lineup at Centurion Test

Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi destroy South Africa batting lineup at Centurion Test

CENTURION - Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Shah Afridi destroyed the South African batting lineup in the first innings of the Centurion Test.

South African team were bowled on 223 runs and taking first innings lead of 42 runs on second day of first Test against Pakistan on Thursday.

Left-arm fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Shah Afridi took four for 62 and four for 64 respectively.

Bavuma made 53 and De Kock hit 45 before South Africa were bowled out for 223, a lead of 42. Lunch was taken when the final wicket fell.

Runs were again at a premium on a pitch which has helped the fast bowlers throughout.

Nightwatchman Dale Steyn hit 23 off 23 balls and Kagiso Rabada made 19 off 25 balls as the tail provided support to Bavuma and De Kock.