SA vs PAK Match Preview

The first Test in the series was a classic match between two strong Test nations. The two-wicket victory margin demonstrates how close these teams are in quality. South Africa will be aiming for a clean sweep of the Test series. Pakistan will likely be looking to improve its tactics under pressure.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – 2nd Match, Test Match

Venue: Newlands - Cape Town

Date & Time: 03rd January 2025 at 02:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA vs PAK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	287
Avg 2nd inn score	274
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SA vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch is usually good for batting. The first-inning average here is around 280. The surface is flat, with a nice pace and bounce. Bowlers will also notice good seam movement, especially with the new ball in play.

SA vs PAK Weather Report

With rain expected at the start of this match, the wicket may have something to offer the bowlers with the new ball.

SA vs PAK Last Five Matches

SA ( South Africa )	W W L L W
PAK ( Pakistan )	L L W W L L

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PAK Won	SA Won	Tie	NR
Overall	32	15	17	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SA vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma(c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Shan Masood(c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas

Topmost Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Salman Agha – Salman Agha’s all-round skills will be the perfect tool for Masood to have in his armory. The all-rounder has 674 runs in his last ten Test matches.
• Aamer Jamal – Aamer Jamal’s all-round abilities complete a side capable of challenging the hosts. He has 21 wickets in his last six Tests.

Top Picks – South Africa

• David Bedingham – David Bedingham has been a longtime prolific domestic performer. He will look forward to returning to Newlands. The middle-order batter has 540 runs in the last ten Tests.
• Kagiso Rabada – He showed his underrated ability with the bat in the previous Test too. He has 34 Test wickets in his last eight matches.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreynne, Saim Ayub(C), Babar Azam, Temba Bavuma, Salman Agha, Marco Jansen, Wian Mulder, Kagiso Rabada(VC), Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SA vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Salman Agha(VC), Marco Jansen(C), Wian Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Saim Ayub, Marco Jansen

Vice-captain – Salman Agha, Kagiso Rabada

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

SA vs PAK Probable Winners:

After appearing in one of the all times classic Test matches, South Africa and Pakistan will face off again. South Africa will be encouraged by their qualification for the ICC World Test Championship Final & will be hoping to maintain their momentum. Pakistan will be looking for vengeance after missing out on key moments in the previous game. Both teams' fast bowlers could put on another fantastic performance at Newlands. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.