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A star India-origin player wreaked havoc on Pakistan’s batting lineup, taking multiple wickets in succession, leaving the batters struggling.

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First Test in Lahore: Pakistan vs. South Africa

The first Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and South Africa is being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 378 runs in the first innings on a very dry pitch. Although they could have reached close to 450, the last five wickets fell for just 16 runs. This devastating performance was led by South African spinner Senuran Muthusamy, who took six wickets.

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Day 1: Visitors' plans failed

Things did not go well for South Africa on the first day. They dropped several easy catches and managed only five wickets. Muthusamy took only two wickets during this period, but his bowling on the second morning gave the team new hope.

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Muthusamy's brilliant bowling

Muthusamy got off to a flying start by dismissing Mohammad Rizwan in the very first over, breaking his 163-run partnership with Salman Ali Agha. In the same over, he dismissed Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali off the first ball.

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Six-for feat

Muthusamy also took the wicket of Shaheen Afridi, achieving his first five-wicket haul in his Test career. His bowling left Pakistan's batsmen vulnerable, and the team collapsed from 362/5 to 378 all out.

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Pakistan's hopes are not over

Muthusamy's remarkable performance gave South Africa hope of a comeback in this Test. His bowling proved to be a game-changer.

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South Africa's first innings challenge

Although Muthusamy returned career-best figures of 6/117, South Africa will have to work hard to even come close to Pakistan's first innings score.

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Impact on the course of the Test match

If the visiting team overcomes this challenge and scores well on the pitch, South Africa will have the opportunity to take control of the Test match. Muthusamy's spin has added to the excitement of the match.