Pakistani cricket followers at Gaddafi Stadium displayed uncommon behaviour throughout day one of many first Check in opposition to South Africa on Sunday, cheering the dismissal of their very own captain Shan Masood as a result of it meant fan-favourite Babar Azam can be subsequent on the crease. Masood scored 76 runs in a 161-run second wicket partnership with Imam ul Haq, who made 93. The captain was given out leg earlier than wicket to Prenelan Subrayan within the second session.When Masood opted for a DRS assessment, the group surprisingly cheered as the massive display screen confirmed the umpire's unique choice, sending him again to the pavilion.The stadium erupted in applause as former captain Babar Azam walked in to bat, although he would solely handle 23 runs earlier than falling shortly after tea.“Somebody must remind the group you do not do that along with your captain,” remarked South African commentator Shaun Pollock, expressing his amazement on the crowd's response.Click here to watch the viral video of Pakistan crowd's reactionThe Pakistan Cricket Board had provided free entry to a number of enclosures to draw extra spectators to the match.Regardless of the free entry initiative, many of the enclosures remained empty, although there was a sizeable crowd current within the stadium.Pakistan posted 313-5 on day one of many first Check in opposition to South Africa in Lahore, led by Imam-ul-Haq's sensible 93 and Shan Masood's 76. After a powerful 161-run stand, Pakistan slumped from 163-1 to 199-5 as spinners Senuran Muthusamy and Simon Harmer triggered a collapse. Mohammad Rizwan (62 not out) and Salman Agha (52 not out) then steadied the innings with an unbroken 114-run partnership on a spin-friendly pitch. Haq, returning to Check cricket after 2023, mentioned Pakistan aimed to surpass 400. South Africa's bowlers fought again however missed key possibilities, with Harmer anticipating extra spin on day two of the World Check Championship fixture.
