Pakistan bounced back strongly after South Africa began steadily with the bat on the second day of the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on October 13. By the end of the opening day's play, the visiting side trailed Pakistan by 162 runs.
Pakistan resumed their innings on Day 2 at 313/5 and added 65 more runs to their first-innings total, eventually being all out for 378 in 110.4 overs. Imam-ul-Haq played a well-crafted innings of 93 runs off 153 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 75 off 140 deliveries. Salman Ali Agha also narrowly missed a century, scoring 93 runs off 145 balls, including five fours and three sixes.
Rizwan and Agha shared a crucial 163-run partnership for the sixth wicket, helping the hosts post a challenging total. From the South African bowling attack, Senuran Muthusamy was the standout performer, claiming 6 wickets for 117 runs in 32 overs, including six maidens.