Pakistan’s frustrations were far from over. Kagiso Rabada, walking in at No. 11, brought with him a flavour of aggression to complement Muthusamy’s doggedness. Boundaries became a regular feature during their game-changing 98-run stand. South Africa claimed the lead in the 107th over and the onslaught did not cease as Rabada continued to be stern against the spinners. He notched up his maiden Test fifty before South Africa breached the 400-run mark. Rabada was finally dismissed for 71 after holing out to long-on, leaving Muthusamy stranded on 89*. Importantly though, it gave South Africa a decisive 71-run first-innings lead.
