LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — South Africa was a nervy 51-2 in pursuit of a record 277 runs to beat Pakistan after day three of the first test at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.

Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi, South Africa’s highest scorers from the first innings, were on 29 and 16 respectively at stumps.

The highest successful run chase in Lahore was 208 in 1961 by England.

On Tuesday, 16 wickets fell as the spinners continued to prosper on the dry pitch with variable bounce.

Pakistan bowled out South Africa for 269 in the first hour to grab a 109-run lead on the first innings, but then the home side was all out for 167 in 46.1 overs just after tea.

That still set a daunting target of 277, and Pakistan’s strike spinner, the 39-year-old Noman Ali, took out Proteas captain Aiden Markram and Wi

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