South Africa and Pakistan will face off in the second ODI of the three-match series at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday, December 19.
After suffering a 3-wicket defeat in the opening game at Paarl, the hosts will be eager to stage a comeback and keep their hopes alive in the series. On the other hand, Pakistan will be aiming to secure the ODI leg with a win and carry momentum into the upcoming two-match Test series.
Newlands Pitch Report
The Newlands Cricket Ground is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. While the new ball will offer assistance to fast bowlers, the pitch is expected to become slower as the game progresses, allowing spinners to come into play. The toss-winning captain may choose to bat first to capitalize on the early batting conditions.
Cape Town Weather Forecast
Cricket fans can look forward to an uninterrupted game as South Africa takes on Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at Newlands, Cape Town, on Thursday, December 19. The weather forecast promises ideal conditions for a thrilling day of cricket.
With a temperature of 25°C, feeling slightly warmer at 27°C, the players and spectators can expect pleasant weather throughout the match. A southerly wind blowing at speeds between 20 km/h and 59 km/h may add a touch of challenge for the bowlers and fielders.
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Notably, there is no chance of rain or thunderstorms, and the sky is predicted to remain clear, with 0% cloud cover. These conditions are expected to favor the batters, setting the stage for an exciting, high-scoring encounter at the iconic Newlands venue.
ODI Stats & Records at Newlands
- Total matches: 47
- Matches won batting first: 30
- Matches won bowling first: 16
- Average 1st innings scores: 233
- Average 2nd innings scores: 188
- Highest total recorded: 367/5 (50 Ov) by South Africa vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 43/10 (19.5 Ov) by Pakistan vs West Indies
- Highest score chased: 259/3 (47.4 Ov) by South Africa vs England
- Lowest score defended: 140/9 (50 Ov) by South Africa vs West Indies
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