Masood, Shafique fifties help Pak reach 259/5 on opening day

Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd Test

Pakistan accumulated 259-5 on the opening day of the second and final Test in Rawalpindi.

Poor catching from South Africa helped Pakistan, with five catches dropped on a turning pitch.

Pakistan punished poor catching from South Africa to accumulate 259-5.

Saud Shakeel and Salman Agha will resume on Tuesday unbeaten on 42 and 10, respectively.

Pakistan seeks a 2-0 series win against the world Test champions.

Author's summary: Pakistan leads with 259-5 on the first day.

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