SA vs PAK 2nd Test: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | South Africa vs Pakistan 2024-25

South Africa and Pakistan will face off in the second Test of their two-match series at Newlands, Cape Town from 3 January 2025. With South Africa leading the series 1-0 after a thrilling two-wicket win in the first test, both teams have important interests in this encounter.

The first Test, held at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, 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, showing their determination and skill under pressure.

Pakistan will be looking to bounce back from their narrow defeat. Despite the defeat, they showed a commendable fight, with Saud Shakeel scoring 84 runs and Babar Azam contributing a solid 50 in his second innings. The team is eager to level the series and build on their competitive performance from the first game.

SA vs PAK 2024-25, 2nd Test:

• Date and time: January 2: 08:30 am GMT/ 10:30 am local/ 2:00 pm IST
• Place: Newlands, Cape Town

Newlands Pitch Report:

The Newlands Cricket Ground is known for its fast and swollen pitch. Initially, the new ball is expected to benefit the fast bowlers, but as the game progresses, the surface is likely to slow down, providing assistance to the spinners. The captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first to take advantage of the favorable batting conditions at the start.

SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreynne
• beaters: Temba Bavuma, Babar Azam, Shaud Shakeel, Aiden Markram
• All of it: Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah

Captain and Vice Captain SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

• Option 1: Marco Jansen (c), Mohammad Abbas (vc)
• Option 2: Temba Bavuma (c), Shaud Shakeel (vc)

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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 GMT):

Equipment:

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

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