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'Win Was Very Necessary': Pak Captain Babar After Defeating SA In First Test

By IANS News January 30, 2021 • 11:40 AM View: 3108

Pakistan's win in their first Test against South Africa was necessary for the team after a difficult overseas season, captain Babar Azam said.

Pakistan beat South Africa by seven wickets in their first Test in Karachi in a two-Test series that comes after they were swept aside by New Zealand.

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