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The Pakistan tour south africa will end with the second test between the two sides, scheduled for this week. The last match of the two tests SA vs PAK series will be played from Friday (3 January 2025) at Newlands, Cape Town.
South Africa have taken an unassailable lead in the SA vs PAK series after their thrilling 2-wicket win in the first test last month. The win also made South Africa the first team to qualify for the World Test Championship final.
Batting first, Pakistan were bundled out for 211 runs in their first innings. Kamran Ghulam was the top scorer for the tourists, with 54 runs. For South Africa, Dane Paterson picked up 5 wickets as a debutant Corbin Bosch claimed 4 wickets.
In reply, South Africa scored 301 runs. Aiden Markram he was the visitors’ top scorer, with 89 runs, while Bosch also impressed with the bat, scoring 81 runs.
In the second innings, Pakistan scored 237 runs to set South Africa a target of 148. In reply, South Africa were 96/4 before an inexplicable reduced them to 99/8. However, they managed to cross the finish line thanks to an unbeaten 51-run partnership in the ninth wicket between Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada.
With both teams Now set for the second Test, we’re taking a look at the head-to-head record between the two teams in the longest format of the game.
SA vs PAK Head to Head Records: 2nd Test, Pakistan Tour South Africa 2024-25
| Statistics | games | SA won | PAK won | draw | tie | No |
| in general | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| In Newlands, Cape Town | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 games | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ongoing series | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In South Africa | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SA vs PAK Head to Head Records – Key Stats
According to the records of head-to-head matches between SA and PAK in Tests, both teams have played 29 Tests so far. The Proteas have pretty much dominated the rivalry so far, making it almost one-sided.
South Africa have won 16 out of 29 Tests against Pakistan so far, while the latter have only managed to win 6 matches. 7 of the 29 tests between the two teams have ended in a draw.
In Cape Town, South Africa have an impressive record against Pakistan. The two teams have played 4 Tests in Cape Town and the Proteas have won all of them. At home, South Africa have won 13 of the 16 Tests they have played against Pakistan, while losing only 2.
SA vs PAK Head to Head Records: Last 5 Matches
South Africa have also maintained an advantage in recent Tests. Out of the last 5 Tests between the two teams, the African side have won 3 while Pakistan have won 2.
SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Records: Best Performers
One of the most decorated all-rounders of all time, Jacques Kallis holds the record for scoring the most runs in this match. The former South African all-rounder played 19 Tests against Pakistan and scored 1564 runs with the help of six centuries and eight half-centuries.
For Pakistan, their former captain Younis Khan holds the record for scoring the most runs against South Africa in the longest format of the game. Khan played 14 Tests against South Africa and scored 990 runs, including four centuries and two half-centuries.
Among the bowlers, Dale Steyn picked up the most wickets in this match. One of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, Steyn claimed 59 wickets in 13 Tests against Pakistan. For Pakistan, Denmark’s Kaneria has the most Test wickets against South Africa with 36.
conclusion
South Africa have completely dominated this rivalry and the balance of the matches makes it abundantly clear. With past records and momentum on their side, South Africa will be hoping for another win against Pakistan. On the other hand, the visitors will be desperate to bounce back and register a famous win in the next Test.
