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south africa produced a commanding performance at Newlands, Cape Town, to secure a 10-over victory Pakistan in the second test. This emphatic victory not only completed a 2-0 series sweep, but also reaffirmed the Proteas’ dominance in the ongoing course. ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Summary of the match
The hosts showed their supremacy early on, amassing a mammoth total of 615 runs in the first innings. Pakistan’s batting faltered in response as they were bowled out for just 194, forcing South Africa to enforce the follow-on. Aided by a valiant effort in their second innings, led by skipper Shan Masood’s 145, Pakistan posted 478 on the scoreboard.
South Africa’s bowlers were relentless, with Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada spearheading the attack. The duo dismantled Pakistan’s batting line-up with precision, securing a target of just 58 runs for their batsmen.
South Africa’s decisive chase
The Proteas he wasted no time in pursuing the wretched targetreaching 58 without losing a wicket in just 7.1 overs. Openers Aiden Markram and David Bedingham showed composure and flair, sealing the win in style. This comprehensive victory underlined South Africa’s overall excellence and tactical superiority throughout the series.
Temba Bavuma’s impeccable record as captain
The series win also marked another milestone for South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, who is yet to taste defeat as a Test skipper. With seven wins and a draw in eight games, Bavuma’s leadership continues to boost the team’s performance.
South Africa eyes on ICC World Test Championship final
With the series over, South Africa now turn their attention to the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s in June. The Proteas will aim to carry that momentum into the high-stakes encounter, looking to cement their place as one of the best teams in world cricket.
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Here are the fan reactions:
#Congratulations #PakistanCricket teams from different eras and so far for this great achievement 👏🙌🥳😜 #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 (@grassrootscric) January 6, 2025
Pakistan last 20 test matches in Australia and South Africa:
Lose 20
He won 0
Output 0#SAvPAK #Cricket— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) January 6, 2025
Pakistan’s Test record in Australia and South Africa since 1999
Matches 30
He won 1
lost 29The only win was in Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha, in 2007. Pakistan have toured Australia and South Africa 11 times since 1999.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 6, 2025
🚨Pakistan’s last 16 tests in SENA countries
LLLLLLLLDDLLLLL*
– 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 captain. Unreal things 🥵 #SAvPAK #PAKvsSA pic.twitter.com/h5PlAqMLUV
— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) January 6, 2025
South Africa won the New Year Test against Pakistan
Scoreboard: https://t.co/J6YlClks2c #SAvPAK #Test #cricket pic.twitter.com/d5jHgIZVoR
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 6, 2025
🚨 SOUTH AFRICA MOVES TO NUMBER 2 IN THE ICC TEST RANKINGS 🚨
– India is ranked No. 3 in the ICC Test Rankings.#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 were beaten 3-0 in Australia (2024) and 2-0 in South Africa (2025), but the results don’t show the real picture. Pakistan played better cricket under the captaincy of Shan Masood. Pakistan’s common problem continued to be the batting collapse in the Australia/SA tours. #SAvPAK
— PTI Murree and 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
