Rain delayed the start of the third day's play in the first cricket test between South Africa and Pakistan with no play possible before lunch.

The first Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and South Africa in Centurion faces uncertainty due to adverse weather conditions. Scheduled to resume today, play has been delayed by overnight rain, leaving the ground wet but not unplayable. Live action is expected to commence shortly.

Welcome to the live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan being played at Supersport Park in Centurion. The second day sure did go to the hosts after Aiden Markram who scored 89 and debutante Corbin Bosch made 81* lead South Africa to 301.

Lucky for Babar that it hasn't gone to the hands. South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan Babar Azam 20 (44) South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR! SLAPPED! Short of a length, wide outside off,

South Africa strengthened their position against Pakistan in the first test, as bad light stopped the second day's play with Pakistan at 88-3 in their second innings. Corbin Bosch starred with an unbeaten 81,

After Corbin Bosch’s impressive knock, Pakistan are closing on South Africa’s total in the first innings with seven wickets in hand. Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel are the overnight batters for the visiting team.

Opening batter Aiden Markram closed in on his eighth test century as South Africa reached 180-5 at lunch on the second day of the first test against Pakistan.