South Africa collapsed to 116-8 against Pakistan as fast bowler Mohammad Abbas ran riot on Day 4 of the first test as the tourists closed in on their first test win in South Africa in 18 years.

South Africa has already sealed its place in this year’s World Test Championship (WTC) final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep its momentum going in the longest format.

Pakistan is likely to tinker with the playing XI for the second and final test against South Africa at Newlands Cricket ground.