- Azhar Ali Provides A Solid Start At The Top:
On current form, Azhar Ali is by far the most reliable Pakistan batsman at present. He was the only one who looked comfortable against India, as he scored a half-century against the men in blue. Since the last six months, Ali has been in sparkling form in Tests and looked to replicate the same in the first game. Against a high-quality bowling attack like South Africa, surviving the first ten overs is extremely difficult, and for that to happen, Azhar will have to bat well. A solid but steady start from Azhar could well be the source of optimism Pakistan need.