South Africa's Lower Order Resurgence Turns Test on Its Head

In a dramatic turn of events, South Africa's lower order, led by Simon Harmer and Seerun Muthusamy, took control on the third day of the second test against Pakistan. Recovering from early setbacks, their efforts gave South Africa a 71-run lead, putting pressure on Pakistan with two days remaining.

South Africa staged a remarkable comeback to shift the dynamics in their favor on the third day of the second test against Pakistan.

Spinner Simon Harmer's three wickets left Pakistan at 94-4, trailing by 23 runs at stumps, after South Africa's lower order revived their innings.

Seerun Muthusamy's unbeaten 89, along with Kagiso Rabada's maiden test half-century, propelled South Africa from 210-7 to a commanding 404, surpassing Pakistan's first innings total of 333.

(With inputs from agencies.)