``Obviously we missed a few chances and Hussain and Butcher capitalized,'' Buchanan said. ``But we've got a new ball and a new start tomorrow ... an early wicket will be crucial.''
■S Africa vs. Pakistan
REUTERS, CAPE TOWN
Unbeaten half centuries from Herschelle Gibbs and Graeme Smith took South Africa to 119 without loss at lunch on the first day of the second test against Pakistan yesterday.
Smith, perhaps with something to prove after being omitted from the World Cup squad, ended the session on 58, one run behind his partner.
Smith's runs came off only 70 balls and included eight fours, while Gibbs, who started more slowly, accelerated to move to his half century off only 62 balls in 101 minutes, including five fours and a six.
South Africa captain Shaun Pollock won the toss on a hot day and chose to bat on an easy paced wicket.
With only four front line bowlers, Pakistan looked well short of the kind of penetration needed to bowl the home team out.
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