Pakistan's Asif Afridi etched his name in cricket history, becoming the oldest debutant to claim a five-wicket haul at 38. Despite his impressive feat, South Africa's tailenders fought back, reducing the deficit. Afridi's remarkable performance places him among elite Pakistani spinners, surpassing a 92-year-old record.
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