India, Oct. 22 -- Kagiso Rabada's counter-punching rearguard effort saw him score a blazing 71 off 61 after coming in at number 11 during South Africa's second Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The fast bowler struck four fours and four sixes in his terrific knock, stitching together a 98-run partnership for the last wicket alongside Senuran Muthusamy - not only erasing the deficit, but also taking the team to 404 and establishing a 71-run first innings lead.

Rabada came to the crease when South Africa were still trailing by 30 runs, but his counter-attack against Pakistan's spinners ensured that he put the Proteas in a strong position. While his dismissal left Muthusamy stranded on a career-best 89*, the fast bowler still manag...