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south africa i Pakistan are gearing up for an intense clash in the second and final Test of the series at the iconic Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. The Proteas, on horseback after an emphatic victory in the first test in Centurion, they are eager to get a clean sweep in the two-match series.
The home team showed remarkable resilience and tactical acumen to overcome Pakistan in the series opener, taking a 1-0 lead. Buoyed by the home crowd and the momentum of their thrilling win, South Africa will be determined to dominate the final clash and seal the series in a convincing fashion.
For Pakistan, the stakes could not be higher. Faced with a must-see scenario, the visitors are under pressure to deliver a good performance to level the series. After falling short in the first Test, the team will need their key players to step up and execute their plans perfectly to keep their hopes alive.
SA vs PAK Head to Head Record in Test Cricket:
- Test matches played: 29
- South Africa won: 16
- Pakistan won: 6
- Ties: 7
- South Africa’s highest total against Pakistan: 620/7d
- South Africa’s lowest total against Pakistan: 124
- Pakistan’s highest total against South Africa: 456
- Pakistan’s lowest total against South Africa: 49
Test stats and records at Newlands Cricket Stadium
- Total matches: 61
- Matches won by batting first: 23
- First Bowling Matches Won: 26
- Average score of the 1st inning: 321
- Second inning average score: 290
- Third inning average score: 233
- Fourth inning average score: 161
- Highest Total Recorded: 651/10 (154.3 Ovs) For SA vs AUS
- Lowest Total Recorded: 35/10 (22.4 Ovs) For SA vs ENG
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Newlands Pitch Report:
The Newlands Cricket Ground is known for its fast and bouncy surface. Initially, the new ball is likely to favor the fast bowlers, but as the match progresses, the pitch is expected to slow down, bringing the spinners into the game. The captain who wins the toss could choose to bat first to take advantage of the favorable early batting conditions.
Equipment:
Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Abdullah Shafique, Mir Hamza, Noman Ali, Haseebullah Khan.
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Matthew Breetzke, Kwena Maphaka
