SA vs PAK: After bowling blitz Corbin Bosch breaks 122-yr-old record with robust batting as South Africa continue to dominate Pakistan in 1st Test

Corbin Bosch's historic knock puts South Africa on drivers seat against Pakistan

Resuming at 82/3, South Africa's momentum stalled as their middle order succumbed to pressure from Pakistan's pace attack, particularly Naseem Shah who claimed three wickets after lunch. Aiden Markram's 89 provided a crucial foundation, but his dismissal left South Africa struggling at 213/8.

However, Corbin Bosch entered the fray and played a sensational counterattacking innings. His unbeaten 81, featuring 15 boundaries, not only steadied the ship but also frustrated the Pakistan bowlers. Valuable partnerships with Kagiso Rabada and Dane Paterson further boosted South Africa's total, taking them past the 300-run mark and setting Pakistan a challenging target. Bosch's half-century, achieved in just 46 balls, was the second-fastest by a South African debutant

With this Bosch, who earlier took a brilliant four-fer while bowling, shattered the 122-year-old record for the highest score by a South African batter on debut while batting at number eight or below. Also, his innings marked a historic first in Test cricket, as no batter had previously scored 80 or more runs on debut while batting at number nine.

He became the first South African cricketer to achieve the unique feat of scoring a half-century and claiming a four-wicket haul on their Test debut.