Star Pakistan’s batter Babar Azam has scored a Test half-century after a long time. He scored this half-century after 21 Test innings. He scored this half-century against the quality bowling lineup of South Africa. This was his 27th fifty in Test cricket. This brilliant knock came when his team needed it the most; he aggregated a beautiful partnership with Saud Shakeel. He came to bat at number three for Pakistan, it was a tough situation for the team as they lost both the openers early. Babar held his nerves and showed his class against the quality bowling lineup. He looked in great rythm and shoed great control in his batting after long time From the last few years he form was area of concern for him and his team as well, but now he has responded well to his team with gritty half century. He scored 9 boundries in the course of his 50 runs, he was unfortunte to got out right after hitting the landmark. He was caught by Corbin Bosh on the ball of Marco Jansen. Also Read | Watch: Sam Billings Escapes Run Out as Melbourne Stars Fail to Appeal in BBL 2024-25 Pakistan was looking really behind in the match, but Babar's partnership brought some hope to the team for winning this match; this amazing partnership took Pakistan in a slightly better position. In the first inning, Pakistan's batting collapsed totally; only Kamran Ghulam scored a half-century. South Africa, in response, also lost control; they also lost quick wickets. Their debutant, Corbin Bosh, showed great skills with the bat and took South Africa to a lead. Now the match is really standing on the balance, but South Africa is slightly ahead as they have removed their star batters like Babar Azam and Siam Ayub. Saud Shakeel is still on the crease, and he needs to deliver for Pakistan if they want to make their mark on this game. Saud is looking quite comfortable at the crease; another experienced Pakistani batter is on the crease with the left-hander. Rizwan also has a big role to play for Pakistan in this match while batting. At the moment with the wicket of Babar Azam, South Africa is going ahead in the match.