DUBAI: Pakistan made a strong comeback in the first Test against South Africa with six wickets in the opening session of the second day in Dubai on Saturday.
South Africa were 365-9 at lunch after pacer Umar Gul combined with off-spinners Abdur Rehman and Saeed Ajmal to bring Pakistan back into the match.
Gul took three wickets in the space of four overs to remove night-watchman Paul Harris and batsmen AB De Villiers and Ashwell Prince.
Jacques Kallis, who looked set to score another Test hundred, was caught by debutant wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal off the bowling of Saeed Ajmal.
Abdur Rehman also chipped in with two wickets, to leave Pakistan one wicket away from wrapping up the South African innings.
Pakistan and South Africa are playing the first of the two Tests at Dubai from November 12 to 16.
Scores: South Africa 365 for nine (G. Smith 100, A. Petersen 67, H. Amla 80, J. Kallis 73) v Pakistan
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