The Pakistan Cricket team is unarguably one of the top teams in world cricket. Known for producing fast bowlers, Pakistan has also some great batters like Inzamam, Miandad and Younis Khan. On the other hand, South African team has produced a lot of quality fast bowlers as well, which make this matchup interesting. So, in the article, we will discuss 'Best Knock by Pakistan Batters against South Africa in Test Matches'.
1. Khurram Manzoor
Khurram Manzoor was one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting at top of the order. In a game against South Africa in the 2013 test series, batting in 2nd innings Pakistan piled up 442 runs on a tricky pitch with Khurram Manzoor smacking a century. Batting in 2nd innings, with the score reading 178-3, Khurram stitched together a 112-run stand with Misbah-ul-Haq. In his 266-ball knock, where he spent nearly 6 hours, he smashed 15 boundaries, scoring 146 runs.
2. Azhar Mahmood
Azhar Mahmood was one of the best all-rounders from Pakistan, with more than handy batting in the lower order. In a game against South Africa in the 1998 test series, batting in 2nd innings Pakistan piled up 329 runs on a tricky pitch with Azhar Mahmood smacking a century. Batting in 2nd innings, with the score reading 112-5, Mahmood stitched together a 107-run stand with Moin Khan. In his 215-ball knock, where he spent nearly 5 hours, he smashed 16 boundaries and 2 gigantic sixes, scoring 136 runs.
3. Younis Khan
Younis Khan was unarguably one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting in the middle order. In a game against South Africa in the 2010 test series, batting in 4th innings Pakistan piled up 343 runs on a tricky pitch with Younis Khan smacking a century. Chasing 451 runs, with the score reading 157-3, Younis stitched together a 186-run stand with Misbah-ul-Haq. In his 230-ball knock, where he spent nearly 6 hours, he smashed 9 boundaries and 4 gigantic sixes, scoring 131 runs and helping Pakistan to draw the game.
4. Taufeeq Umar
Taufeeq Umar was one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting at top of the order. In a game against South Africa in the 2003 test series, batting in 2nd innings Pakistan piled up 252 runs on a road of a pitch with Taufeeq Umar smacking a century. Batting in 2nd innings, with the score reading 36-1, Taufeeq stitched together a 116-run stand with Younis Khan. In his 254-ball knock, where he spent nearly 6 hours, he smashed 20 boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 135 runs. However, his knock was not enough to save Pakistan from a defeat.
5. Asad Shafiq
Asad Shafiq was one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting in middle order. In a game against South Africa in the 2013 test series, batting in 1st innings Pakistan piled up 338 runs on a tricky pitch with Asad Shafiq smacking a century. Batting in 1st innings, with the score reading 33-4, Shafiq stitched together a 219-run stand with Younis Khan. In his 230-ball knock, where he spent nearly 5 hours, he smashed 14 boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 110 runs.
6. Saeed Anwar
Saeed Anwar was unarguably one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting at top of order. In a game against South Africa in the 1998 test series, batting in 3rd innings Pakistan piled up 226 runs on a tricky pitch with Saeed Anwar smacking a century. Batting in 3rd innings, Anwar stitched together a 101-run stand with Aamer Sohail. In his 209-ball knock, where he spent nearly 5 hours, he smashed 18 boundaries, scoring 118 runs. His knock was enough for Pakistan to ensure a victory.
7. Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy wicketkeeping skills. In a game against South Africa in 2021 test series, batting in 3rd innings Pakistan piled up 298 runs on a tricky pitch with Mohammad Rizwan smacking a century. Batting in 3rd innings, with the score reading 196-8, Rizwan stitched together a 97-run stand with Noman Ali. In his 204-ball knock, where he spent nearly 5 hours, he smashed 15 boundaries, scoring 115 runs.
8. Fawad Alam
Fawad Alam is one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting at top of order. In a game against South Africa in 2021 test series, batting in 2nd innings Pakistan piled up 378 runs on a road of a pitch with Fawad Alam smacking a century. Batting in 2nd innings, with the score reading 176-6, Fawad stitched together a 102-run stand with Faheem Ashraf. In his 245-ball knock, where he spent nearly 6 hours, he smashed 9 boundaries and 2 gigantic sixes, scoring 109 runs.
9. Misbah-ul-Haq
Misbah-ul-Haq was unarguably one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting in middle order. In a game against South Africa in the 2013 test series, batting in 2nd innings Pakistan piled up 442 runs on a road of a pitch with Misbah-ul-Haq smacking a century. Batting in 2nd innings, with the score reading 178-3, Misbah stitched together a 112-run stand with Khurram Manzoor. In his 187-ball knock, where he spent nearly 5 hours, he smashed 8 boundaries, scoring 100 runs.
10. Imran Farhat
Imran Farhat, nicknamed Romi, was one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting at top of order. In a game against South Africa in the 2003 test series, batting in 2nd innings Pakistan piled up 348 runs on a road of a pitch with Imran Farhat smacking a century. Batting in 2nd innings, Farhat stitched together a 137-run stand with Taufeeq Umar. In his 226-ball knock, where he spent nearly 5 and a half hours, he smashed 18 boundaries, scoring 128 runs.
