South Africa did well at Newlands, Cape Town, to win by 10 wickets Pakistan in the second Test. This win not only completed the 2-0 sweep but also confirmed the Proteas' strength in the ongoing tournament. ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Match Summary
The batsmen showed their dominance from the start, adding an innings total of 615. Pakistan's batting failed to respond, as they were bowled out for 194, forcing South Africa to follow on. Backed by a strong effort in their second match, led by captain Shan Masood's 145, Pakistan posted 478 on the board.
The South African bowlers were relentless, with Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada leading the way. The duo decimated Pakistan's batting line-up in detail, ensuring that they were limited to just 58 runs for the batsmen.
A definite chase for South Africa
Proteases he didn't hesitate to chase the low targetto 58 without losing a wicket in just 7.1 overs. Openers Aiden Markram and David Bedingham showed composure and passion, sealing the victory. This massive win ensured South Africa's overall success and technical success in the entire series.
Temba Bavuma has a good reputation as a captain
The victory in the match proved another milestone for South African captain Temba Bavuma, who is yet to taste defeat as a Test skipper. With seven wins and one goal in eight games, Bavuma's leadership continues to elevate the team.
South Africa's eyes are on the final round of the ICC World Test Championship
With these stages over, South Africa will now turn to the ICC World Test Championship finals against Australia at Lord's in June. The Proteas will be looking to improve the game, looking to cement their place as one of the top teams in the world.
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Here's what fans did:
# Good #PakistanCricket different groups of past and present to achieve this success 👏🙌🥳😜 #Pakistan #SAvPAK #PAKvsSA https://t.co/vIn7h8WCen
– Kunal Chatterjee (@KunalCh37079569) January 6, 2025
Since 2013, Pakistan have played 20 Tests in Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand – losing all 20.#SAvPAK | | #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/hV6t5H45JJ
– Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootssric) January 6, 2025
Pakistan last 20 test matches against Australia and South Africa:
20 losses
You have won 0
Drawing 0#SAvPAK #Cricket– Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) January 6, 2025
Pakistan Tests in Australia and South Africa since 1999
Similar to 30
You have won 1
Loss 29The only win was in Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha, in 2007. Pakistan has toured Australia and South Africa 11 times since 1999.
– Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 6, 2025
🚨Pakistan's Last 16 Tests in SENA countries
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– No win for Pakistan in SENA countries 16 test matches.#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/bw0yf9vrfB
— Sama Umair (@umair6723) January 6, 2025
Temba Bavuma has never lost a Test match as a captain. Fake stuff 🥵 #SAvPAK #PAKvsSA pic.twitter.com/h5PlAqMLUV
– Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) January 6, 2025
South Africa won the New Year's Test against Pakistan
Scorecard: https://t.co/J6YlClks2c #SAvPAK # Exams #cricket pic.twitter.com/d5jHgIZVoR
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 6, 2025
🚨 SOUTH AFRICA DOWN TO NO.2 IN ICC TESTS 🚨
– India Drops to No.3 in ICC Tests.#PAKvsSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/Op6MTnhiND
— Tanveer (@tanveermamdani) January 6, 2025
Temba bavuma to Babar Azam #PAKvsSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/rAN0aR0DCb
– memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) January 6, 2025
Pakistan faced 3-0 in Australia (2024) and 2-0 in South Africa (2025) but the results do not show the true picture. Pakistan played better cricket under the captaincy of Shan Masood. Pakistan's common problem continued to fall on Australia/SA tours. #SAvPAK
– PTI Murree & kotlisattian (@Satti78678) January 6, 2025
It has been 2416 days since Pakistan last won a Test match in SENA countries.#SAvPAK #SAvsPAK #PAKvsSA #PAKvSA 🇿🇦🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/TP3IhJ4CYu
– Pro Cricket PK🇵🇰 (@Pro_CricketPK) January 6, 2025