AB de Villiers, who raced to 163 not out off 313 balls, and DW Steyn (0 not out) had steadied South Africa’s innings. Pakistan pacer Tanvir Ahmad bowled 5 batsmen.

South Africa reached 311 for five wickets at the close on the first day. Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers both hit tons as South Africa recovered from a poor start to take control.