South Africa and Pakistan are set to clash in the second Test of their two-match series at Newlands, Cape Town, starting on January 3, 2025. With South Africa leading the series 1-0 after a thrilling two-wicket victory in the first Test, both teams have significant stakes in this encounter.
The first Test, held at SuperSport Park in Centurion, was a nail-biter that saw South Africa secure their place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Proteas managed to chase down a target of 148 runs against a resilient Pakistan side, showcasing their determination and skill under pressure.
Pakistan will be looking to bounce back from their narrow defeat. Despite the loss, they displayed commendable fight, with Saud Shakeel scoring 84 runs and Babar Azam contributing a solid 50 in their second innings. The team is eager to level the series and build on their competitive performance from the first match.
SA vs PAK 2024-25, 2nd Test:
- Date and Time: January 2: 08:30 am GMT/ 10:30 am local/ 2:00 pm IST
- Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Newlands Pitch Report:
The Newlands Cricket Ground is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. Early on, the new ball is expected to benefit the fast bowlers, but as the game unfolds, the surface is likely to slow down, offering assistance to spinners. The captain winning the toss may choose to bat first to capitalize on the favourable batting conditions at the start.
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreynne
- Batters: Temba Bavuma, Babar Azam, Shaud Shakeel, Aiden Markram
- All-rounder: Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Marco Jansen (c), Mohammad Abbas (vc)
- Choice 2: Temba Bavuma (c), Shaud Shakeel (vc)
Also READ: SA vs PAK 2024/25, 2nd Test: Newlands Stadium Pitch Report, Cape Town Test Stats and Records
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Shan Masood, Salman Ali Agha, Keshav Maharaj, Tristan Stubbs
SA vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 3, 08:30 am GMT):
Squads:
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne
Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha
Also READ: SA vs PAK: South Africa announces their playing XI for the Cape Town Test, make three changes
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