Twitter Reaction: South Africa win on first day of Centurion Test, Dane Patterson and Corbin Bose destroy Pakistan's batting

First day of first test South Africa and Pakistan The Centurion game featured an engaging contest that ended with the home team firmly in control. Pakistan, who chose to bat first, struggled against South Africa's bowling and were bowled out for 211 in the first innings. Dane Patterson Excellent performance, taking five wickets while Corbin Boss Provides excellent support for all four scalps. South Africa responded confidently, ending the day with 82/3, Aiden Markram The game was sealed with an unbeaten score of 47 runs.

Dane Patterson and Corbin Bose destroy Pakistan

Patterson was the star player with the ball, taking sensational figures of 5/61 in 16 overs. Taking advantage of the bounce and seam movement offered by the Centurion Stadium, Patterson destroyed Pakistan's upper and middle order. He dismissed the captain Jean Massoudalways reliable Mohammad Rizwanas well as other hitters who pitch sharply and are disciplined. Pakistan never found momentum and regularly lost wickets. Bosch's influential contribution (4/63) provided critical support, rejecting e.g. Kamran Ghulam and Aamer Jamal. The two together ensured that Pakistan's innings lacked the required partnership.

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Kamran Ghulam stands tall amid collapse

Ghulam was the only warrior in Pakistan's batting line-up and he showed resilience with a flowing 54 off 71 balls. Ghulam played a composed yet aggressive knock, hitting eight boundaries and a six as Pakistan struggled to 40/2. He teamed up with Rizwan for a crucial 81-run partnership for the fifth wicket to counter South Africa's ruthless attack. However, Patterson triggered a low-order collapse by ending his resistance just before tea. Although Jamal scored a quick 28 off 27 balls, Pakistan's innings faltered as they conceded just 74 runs in their last 5 wickets to end up with 211 runs in 57.3 overs.

Aiden Markram guides South Africa's replies

In response, South Africa had a mixed start and lost the game Tony DeZorzi and Ryan Rickton Arrive early Khurram ShahzadDisciplined bowling. At 24/2, the pressure was on Markram and he met the moment with a confident and unbeaten 47 runs. Stay steady when wickets fall. Tristan StubbsMohamed Abbas compounded South Africa's early woes with nine dismissals, but Markram found a stable partner Tamba Bavumathey remain unbeaten in 4 games. The duo led South Africa to 82/3setting the stage for the hosts to seize control the next day.

Here's Twitter's reaction:

Back to back Dane Patterson five bucks! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Well deserved! He is awesome!

Let a lot of people eat the humble pie.#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/VOad2siUmU

— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) December 26, 2024

Dane Patterson's purple patch continues! Five points for another test! 👏#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/vfXnOFGa6C

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) December 26, 2024

Dane Paterson hits 5 hits in a row 🔥🔥

All the opponents went into hiding

Pakistan189/8 pic.twitter.com/auqBUgq6hg

— Werner (@Werries_) December 26, 2024

I've said it before. One time I was watching a WP practice session. Dane Patterson is the hardest working guy on the field. Give it your all in every sprint, give it your all in every drill, and push others to compete with him. The type of person you want around you

— Brent LFC (@BrentV_RSA) December 26, 2024

Corbin Bosch has been at RR three years ago and is a man who pursues excellence.
A good start with the ball, but it's worth remembering that he averaged over 40 runs with the bat at FC. #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/3HF9jax8ie

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) December 26, 2024

Corbin Bosch took 4 wickets in the first innings of his debut. His parents’ reaction is so cute🥹🥹 #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/3rPPDAoLAu

— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) December 26, 2024

When Corbin Bosch made his debut, with such beautiful action and a brilliant batsman at number seven, he bowled effortlessly at a speed of 145 kmph. Protea has a bright future.

— Prasanna (@prasannalara) December 26, 2024

Trivia: Corbin Bosch took a wicket on the first ball of Test cricket. He is the third bowler in 2024 to win this honor after Shamar Joseph and Tshepo Moreki. For the first time in Test history, three bowlers achieved this feat in one year.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) December 26, 2024

⚪🟢Day 1|Stump

What a wonderful game of cricket! ☄️🏏

🇵🇰Pakistan: 211/10 (first innings)
🇿🇦 South Africa: The score is 82/3 after 22 overs at stumps.

A good start for the Proteas.
Looking forward to more action tomorrow! 💪#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/v7DfIwOF7Y

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 26, 2024

Dane Paterson's second five-wicket haul 👏🏏#cricket #SAvPAK #danepatterson pic.twitter.com/jRPxmlsLvW

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 26, 2024

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