Tristan Stubbs made a return to form as the Proteas went to stumps on 185-4 on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan, still trailing by 148 runs after bowling the hosts out for 333.
The Proteas fought back with two late wickets but will rue a few missed opportunities as Pakistan were 259-6 at stumps on the first day of the second Test in Rawalpindi.
The Proteas' 10-match winning streak in Test cricket came to an end after a 93-run defeat against Pakistan in Lahore in the first game of the two-match series.
A dramatic third day in the first Test between Pakistan and the Proteas saw 16 wickets fall, as spin ruled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Tony de Zorzi was standing firm on 81 not out but the Proteas suffered a batting collapse to hand Pakistan the advantage at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Lahore.
The Proteas struck early, but Pakistan ended Day 1 of the first Test on a commanding 313/5 in Lahore on Sunday.