Shan Masood and Babar Azam's determined partnership provides Pakistan with a glimmer of hope after a tough follow-on. With Masood's century and Babar's valiant knock, they kept Pakistan in the game, though still trailing by 208 runs.

Shan Masood and Babar Azam created history by setting Pakistan's highest-ever opening partnership against South Africa with a 150-plus stand, surpassing the 137-run record. Masood remained unbeaten at 93 and Babar at 78,

Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam have shared Pakistan’s record opening stand of 205 runs against South Africa after the Proteas enforced the follow-on on the third day of the second and final test.

Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam led Pakistan's fightback against South Africa in the second test match at Cape Town.

Shan Masood and Babar Azam notched-up a record 205-run stand for the opening wicket after being forced to a follow-on in the second innings of the second Test against South Africa. Masood has heaped praise on Babar for stepping up to open when team lost Saim Ayub.

Resuming Day 3 trailing by a mammoth 551 runs with three batters already in the shed, Pakistan had their work cut out. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan started off cautiously by playing out two maidens, respectively. A rather sedate Rizwan seemed to have turned up the ante by stroking Marco Jansen for a four and a six off successive deliveries.

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood changed the record books with his brilliance and a memorable opening stand with his predecessor Babar Azam on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa

Pakistan staged a valiant fightback in their second innings after being bowled out for 194 in the first. Following-on, Pakistan almost had a spotless finish to the day before they lost Babar Azam in the wee hours of the third day.

Babar Azam’s resilience shone despite Pakistan’s loss, with a stellar performance alongside Shan Masood. However, Masood emphasized the need for the team to capitalize on key moments, stressing the importance of learning to win in crucial situations.

Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam set a record-breaking opening partnership of 205 runs for Pakistan against South Africa in the second Test. Masood hit an unbeaten 102, while Babar fell for 81. Pakistan trails by 208 runs after being dismissed earlier for 194.

Pakistan Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam set a new record for the highest opening partnership in Test history while following on, with a remarkable 205-run stand on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Babar Azam and Shan Masood made history by setting the highest opening partnership for Pakistan in a Test match against South Africa.As per Cricket Pakistan, their partnership of 140 runs, achieved on day three of the second Test in Cape Town.