South Africa collapse against Pakistan in Dubai

Associated Press

DUBAI // South Africa fell to 365 for nine before being dismissed for 380 after Pakistan's bowlers ran through the batting order in the first session of day two of first Test.

The Proteas went to lunch having added only 54 runs to their overnight tally while losing six wickets.

Umar Gul started the slide with three quick wickets while spinners Abdur Rehman and Saeed Ajmal chipped in with two and one wickets respectively for the day.

Pakistan then started strongly with the openers Taufeeq Umar and Mohammed Hafeez reaching 76 after 16 overs in reply.

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