Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad rattled South Africa's innings, leaving them at 27 for three, needing 121 runs for victory. Abbas took two wickets, while Shahzad trapped Ryan Rickelton. The day saw a delayed start due to rain, with Marco Jansen's 6 for 52 helping bowl out Pakistan for 237, despite Saud Shakeel’s resilient 84.