31.  Pakistani captain Waqar Younis complimented Youhana, but said the lack of a suitable alternative to the injured Saeed Anwar at the top of the order was worrying.

32.  Raza will earn the distinction of being the youngest Test player, a record currently held by former Pakistani captain Mushtaq Mohmammad, now coach of the home team.

33.  South Africa were never in control of the game as Pakistani captain Salim Malik switched his bowlers around to good effect.

34.  The Australians, playing their first match since April, found run-making difficult after Pakistani captain Salim Malik won the toss and elected to field.