Live Commentary: South Africa vs. Pakistan - First Test, day two - as it happened

Pakistan started day two of the first Test against South Africa in high spirits after dismissing the hosts for 253 on Friday.

However, Dale Steyn (6-8) spearheaded the attack perfectly to bowl Pakistan out for 49, their lowest ever Test total.

The Proteas piled on the misery in their second innings, reaching 207-3 at stumps to lead by 411 runs in Johannesburg.

Read how the drama unfolded below.

11.36amPakistan have set a new record today. That is their lowest ever Test match total and it's a performance which will surely ensure a defeat for the tourists. We're awaiting news on whether Smith will enforce the follow, which he surely should.

11.34amRahat edges one towards the slips and du Plessis takes a decent catch at the second time of asking. Steyn ends with astonishing figures of 6-8 on a superb morning for South Africa.

PAK 49Wicket! Rahat (1) c du Plessis b Steyn

PAK 49-9Philander continues with the ball and despite a superb over, a boundary is taken from the final two balls when Rahat edges the ball to fine leg before lofting the ball over the vacant mid-ff area.

PAK 41-9Steyn has five wickets! Sarfaz nicks one behind and de Villiers once again takes the ball well behind the stumps. Pakistan look destined to follow-on.

PAK 41-9Wicket! Sarfaz(1) c de Villiers b Steyn

PAK 41-8Pakistan earn the first run of the session, with Sarfaz prodding the ball to cover for a single. It's the only blemish to the over from Philander.

PAK 40-8Steyn is just too good for Junaid and the tail-ender survives a maiden. Great start for the Proteas after lunch.

PAK 40-8Steyn gets the ball to move away from Ajmal and Smith's decision is justified as de Villiers takes a superb catch.

PAK 40-8Wicket! Ajmal (1) c de Villiers b Steyn

PAK 40-7Good move from Smith as he brings Steyn back on for a new spell after lunch.

11.07amNo South African bowlers has a higher economy rate than two in the innings and that tells the tale of this game. Ahmed and Ajmal will resume after the break, with both batsman on one.

11.01amWelcome back, did anyone see that session coming? Seven wickets mean South Africa are in charge and another burst following the interval could force the tourists to follow-on.

10.33amThe players go to the dressing room and there's no surprises for guessing who's the happier. Pakistan still need 14 to avoid the follow-on. We'll take a quick break but come back in around 30 minutes as we begin coverage of the afternoon session.

PAK 40-7Ajmal is looking far from relaxed against Philander's bowling but he does snatch a rare run with a push onto the off-side. That's lunch, what a session for the Proteas.

PAK 39-7Kallis races through his over and it's yet another maiden. Pakistan require 15 more runs to avoid the follow-on.

PAK 39-7Brilliant over from Philander and his stock keeps rising in Test cricket. Two wickets, no runs from six balls.

PAK 39-7Wicket! Gul (0) c Smith b Philander

PAK 39-6Philander strikes on the first ball of a new spell as Shafiq plays a hopeless drive outside off stump to gift de Villiers another catch.

PAK 39-6Wicket! Shafiq (1) c de Villiers b Philander

PAK 39-5The Pakistan duo trade singles at the end of the over but the wickets has put a further dent in the hopes of the tourists.

PAK 37-5Kallis begins another over and de Villiers is excited when he takes a catch behind the stumps. Smith decides to review the not out decision and hot spot shows the slightest of edges, prompting Misbah's departure.

PAK 37-5Wicket! Misbah (12) c de Villiers b Kallis

PAK 37-4Morkel is getting the ball to go both ways but Misbah is stubborn in his approach and knows how important his wicket is now. It's one from the over and the pressure is right back on the tourists.

PAK 36-4Brilliant bowling from Kallis as he fires in yet another bouncer, catching Azhar's glove and allowing de Villiers to take an easy catch.

PAK 36-4Wicket! Azhar (13) c De Villiers b Kallis

PAK 36-3South Africa are beginning to stray from the line that has served them so well this morning. A short ball from Kallis is sent to the boundary following an unorthodox pull shot from Azhar.

PAK 32-3Misbah edges one just short of Kallis before hanging his bat to a wider short ball. The skipper survives and then fends off a superb bouncer from Morkel. A wild delivery from the bowler allows Misbah to free his arms and earn four runs through point.

PAK 28-3Kallis withdraws an lbw appeal, realising the ball was probably going over the stumps. Pakistan are playing much better now but the South African threat has not gone away yet.

PAK 28-3Misbah is struck in the stomach by a fierce delivery from Morkel and his concentration seems to leave him as he swings wildly at a ball outside off stump. Superb over from Morkel and it's a maiden.

PAK 28-3Shot of the day so far as Azhar leans on a full delivery from Kallis to collect four runs through extra cover. The number three is back to stubborn defence after the textbook drive and he blocks out the remainder of the over.

PAK 24-3There's a slight mix-up between the Pakistan duo midway through Morkel's over but the throw is at the wrong end and Misbah makes his ground. One more run follows and the tourists are beginning to settle.

PAK 23-3Kallis is given his first bowl of the day and it's a decent start for the experienced all-rounder. A single is the only reward for Pakistan and the pressure continues to build.

PAK 22-3Azhar gets off strike by prodding Morkel's first delivery to fine leg for a single. A sharp bouncer crashes into Misbah's arm but the ball bounces over gully before racing to the boundary rope. The Pakistan skipper is treated for a few moments while the South African players take drinks. Morel returns with a wide and it's six from the over.

PAK 16-3Misbah is made for situations like this and he has a huge role to play as skipper today. The tourists are content on blocking but a leg-side offers the skipper a chance to earn four runs to fine-leg.

PAK 12-3Morkel comes on for his first bowl of the day and immediately has Azhar flinching at the crease. De Villiers appeals for a catch down leg-side but a replay proves the original not out decision was correct. It's another maiden over, Pakistan need a big partnership.

PAK 12-3Misbah seems to be adopting the correct strategy by playing late against Steyn. The skipper flirts with the ball outside off stump but there's no edge and he remains, for now.

PAK 12-3Philander has an lbw appeal rejected at the beginning of anew over and despite a questioning look, Smith decides against reviewing. Azhar is completely bamboozled by a beauty later on but he does survive and Pakistan continue to trudge on following another maiden.

PAK 12-3Steyn continues his spell, with Misbah happy to defend any delivery for now. Good defence shown from the number four as South Africa's leading bowler completes another maiden.

PAK 12-3Philander has bowled beautifully for no reward so far this morning. It's maiden over from the seamer and Pakistan are just about hanging in there at the moment.

PAK 12-3Steyn is on the rampage! Khan reaches for the ball outside off stump but can only find Smith at first slip. The Proteas are jubilant but Pakistan are in big trouble now. Misbah-Ul-Haq is in next.

PAK 12-3Wicket! Khan (0) c Smith b Steyn

PAK 12-2Younus Khan is the new batsman and he has a very important role to play following those two wickets. Steyn seems to be swinging the ball with every delivery.

PAK 12-2Jamshed stays back to a swinging delivery from Steyn and is hit on the pads. Billy Bowden raises his finger and a review confirms the original decision. Steyn has two wickets and Pakistan look to be struggling this morning.

PAK 12-2Wicket! Jamshed (2) lbw b Steyn

8.44amUpdate: Good morning everyone, there has been some gremlins in our system this morning, causing problems for yours truly. However, what I can tell you is Mohammad Hafeez has been caught behind the stumps to give the hosts their first wicket of the day. South Africa have started impressively and Pakistan are currently 12-1 after five overs in their innings.

Live Commentary: South Africa vs. Pakistan - First Test, day two - as it happened

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