The second Test match between South Africa and Pakistan is scheduled for 3st January at 1:30 PM IST at Newlands, Cape Town, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
Get the best SA vs PAK Dream11 predictionfantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match info for the 2nd test match of Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024. Expert analysis and more.
SA vs PAK Match Preview:
The second Test between South Africa and Pakistan is scheduled to begin on January 3 at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, with South Africa looking to build on their 1-0 series lead.
The hosts secured a thrilling two-wicket win in the first Test at Centurion, setting the stage for an intense encounter.
In the series opener, Pakistan led the batting scoring 211 runs with Kamran Ghulam top scoring with 54 runs. South Africa responded decisively, amassing 301 runs, led by Aiden Markram's 89 and Corbin Bosch's unbeaten 81.
Pakistan's second innings produced 237 runs, setting a target of 148 for South Africa. Mohammad Abbas delivered a stellar bowling performance, claiming six wickets for 54 runs, which posed significant challenges to the South African batting line-up.
Undeterred, South Africa successfully chased down their target, finishing on 150 for 8, with Kagiso Rabada contributing an unbeaten 31 and Marco Jansen adding an unbeaten 16 to secure victory.
As the series moves to Cape Town, South Africa will look to build on their momentum as they look for a series sweep.
On the contrary, Pakistan will be determined in their quest to level the series. With both teams expected to deliver strong performances, the stage is set for an electrifying contest.
Record vs SA vs PAK:
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TEAMS |
Matches Won |
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South Africa |
16 |
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Pakistan |
6 |
SA vs PAK Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
22°C |
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Weather forecast |
Clear sky |
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Pitch behavior |
Balanced |
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Best suited for |
pace |
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Average first half score |
267 |
Track Team Record:
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records |
Good |
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% winning |
67% |
SA vs PAK Playing 11s (predicted):
South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma©, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(wk), Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson
Pakistan playing 11: Shan Masood©, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas
Hot Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Predictions and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain Picks:
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Corbin Bosch – He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium fast bowler from South Africa. He piled up 81 runs and took 5 wickets in the last game. |
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Saim Ayub – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from Pakistan. He smashed 41 runs and took 1 wicket in the last match. |
Top Picks:
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Marco Jansen – He is a right-handed batsman and a left-arm medium fast bowler from South Africa. He scored 18 runs and took 2 wickets in the last game. |
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Aiden Markram – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from South Africa. He hit 126 runs in the last match. |
Budget choices:
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Mohammad Abbas – He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium fast bowler from Pakistan. |
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Khurram Shehzad – He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium fast bowler from Pakistan. |
SA vs PAK captain and vice-captain pick:
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Captain |
Saim Ayub and Corbin Bosch |
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vice captain |
Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram |
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreyne
- Batsmen – Temba Bavuma, Babar Azam, Aiden Markram
- Polyvalent – Marco Jansen (vc), Agha Salman, Saim Ayub (c), Corbin Bosch
- bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Naseem Shah
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan
- Batsmen – Temba Bavuma, Babar Azam, Aiden Markram (VC)
- universal – Marco Jansen, Agha Salman, Saim Ayub, Corbin Bosch (c)
- bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test Match Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Players to avoid:
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played |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 points (Last match) |
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Abdullah Shafiq |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
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David Bedingham |
7.5 credits |
55 points |
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test Match Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Expert Tip:
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SL Captain's Choice |
Saim Ayub |
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GL Captain's Choice |
Corbin Bosch |
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Pic Pics |
Mohammad Abbas and Kyle Verreynne |
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Dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
SA vs PAK Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at current performanceSouth Africa is expected to win this battle.