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South Africa vs Pakistan Second Test Tips - Proteas to clean sweep

By Sridhar Bhamidi

01 Jan 2025

Sridhar Bhamidi 01 Jan 2025

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South Africa vs Pakistan Second Test match predictions to be played in Cape Town from Friday, January 3
South Africa won 12 of their last 14 home Tests
Pakistan lost their last 8 Tests in South Africa

Can South Africa end the series with another win? (Gallo Images)

South Africa vs Pakistan Second Test

South Africa confirmed their spot in the WTC final with a win in the first Test and now have a chance to extend their domination over Pakistan. The sides meet in the second and final match of the series at the Newlands in Cape Town starting from Friday, January 3.

South Africa vs Pakistan Second Test
Head to Head
South Africa Form
South Africa Team News
Pakistan Form
Pakistan Team News
South Africa vs Pakistan Second Test FAQs

It was a close match in Centurion, but the hosts kept their nerve to land a win. That extended Pakistan’s poor record in this country that looks set to continue. I am backing the Proteas to add another win to their tally.

South Africa won their last 6 matches (Tests)
South Africa won 12 of their last 14 home matches (Tests)
South Africa won 10 of their last 14 matches at this venue (Tests)
Pakistan lost their last 8 away matches against South Africa (Tests)

Head to Head

There have been 29 Tests between South Africa and Pakistan so far, with the Proteas winning 16, losing six, and the remaining seven ending in a draw.

The first Test in Centurion that started on Boxing Day was a cracking contest that went down to the wire. The Proteas held their nerve in the end, winning by two wickets.

South Africa Form

South Africa tops the WTC standings with 66.67 percentage points and is already guaranteed a spot in the final. They will look to clean sweep the series, something they achieved against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka prior to this series.

The Proteas were led by the impressive Aiden Markram with the bat, as he scored 89 and 37. Corbin Bosch also impressed with 81* in his debut innings as South Africa scored 301 in the first innings to lead by 90 runs that eventually proved decisive.

Bowling duties were shared as Marco Jansen took 6 for 52 in the second innings and Dane Paterson had figures of 5 for 61 in the first innings.

South Africa Team News

The hosts face a selection dilemma as Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj are likely to be fit for this match. They could come into the side in place of Ryan Rickelton and Dane Paterson.

Pakistan Form

Pakistan slid down the table to 8th with 30.30 percentage points and has no chance of moving farther than seventh. They would be aiming for a face-saving win, something that eluded them in South Africa for so long.

A first-innings total of 211 was their undoing, as only Kamran Ghulam (54) scored more than 28. They were in the game till South Africa was 213 for 8 but couldn’t close out their charge and paid the price.

Mohammad Abbas marked his return to the Test side with seven wickets in the match, while Naseem Shah and Khurram Shahzad had four wickets each.

Pakistan Team News

Pakistan could look to slot in Nomal Ali or Mir Hamza in place of one of the seamers, although neither Shahzad nor Naseem has done anything wrong.

South Africa vs Pakistan Second Test FAQs

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What time does South Africa vs Pakistan Second Test start?

This South Africa vs Pakistan Second Test match is being played at the Newlands in Cape Town starting at 2 p.m. IST on Friday, January 3.

Verdict

South Africa v Pakistan - 2nd Test

South Africa dominated Pakistan in recent times, and that could continue here. The visitors seem to miss out at critical junctures due to poor execution. I am backing South Africa to cap the series with a win here.

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