An outstanding display of bowling from Pakistan spinner Noman Ali in both innings of the Test match took the hosts to a 93-run victory over the defending champions of the World Test Championship (WTC), South Africa, which was being played at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.

In the first innings, Noman Ali scalped six wickets in his spell, where he bowled 35 overs and conceded 112 runs at an economy of 3.2. He also bowled three maiden overs in his spell. In the second innings, the 39-year-old player took four wickets in his 28-over spell, where he gave away 79 runs and bowled four maiden overs. The player was awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional performance in the game.

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