Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test.

Captain Shan Masood's steadfast innings of 137 not out has bolstered Pakistan's efforts against South Africa on the fourth day of the final test. Despite trailing by 109 runs, and with a new ball looming,

CAPE TOWN - Captain Shan Masood is unbeaten on 137 as Pakistan continue to defy hosts South Africa having gone to lunch on 312 for three in their second innings on the fourth day of the second and final test at Newlands on Monday,

After getting bowled out for 194, Shan Masood and Babar Azam's 205-run opening partnership helped Pakistan reduce the deficit in the second Test against South Africa.

The lanky bowler then pushed the ball up near the feet of Masood who survived a LBW appeal as the ball was heading down leg. South Africa's pace ace Kagiso Rabada was brought into the attack towards the end of the first hour and troubled Ghulam immediately with a peach,

Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam led Pakistan's fightback against South Africa in the second test match at Cape Town.

Pakistan 194 and 312 for 3 (Masood 137*, Shakeel 16, Jansen 2-74) trail South Africa 615 by 109 runs

Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam have shared Pakistan's record opening stand of 205 runs against South Africa after the Proteas enforced the follow-on on the third day of the second and final test.

Shan Masood with his century and Babar Azam with his 81 led Pakistan's fightback after South Africa enforced a follow-on on them in the second Test