SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | South Africa vs Pakistan 2024-25
South Africa and Pakistan meet in the second Test of their two-match series at Newlands, Cape Town, starting on 3 January 2025. South Africa lead the series 1-0 after a thrilling two-wicket win in the first Test, both teams have significant roles to play in this meeting.
The first Test, held at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, was an incredible one in which South Africa secured their place in 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 displayed a commendable fight, with Saud Shakeel scoring 84 runs and Babar Azam contributing a solid 50 in their second innings. The team is eager to even the streak and build on its competitive performance from the first game.
SA vs PAK 2024-25, 2nd Test:
- Date and time: January 2: 08:30 GMT/ 10:30 local/ 14:00 IST
- place: Newlands, Cape Town
Newlands Pitch Report:
The Newlands cricket ground is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. Initially, the new ball is expected to benefit fast bowlers, but as the game progresses, the surface is likely to slow down, offering assistance to bowlers. The captain who wins the toss may elect to bat first to take advantage of the favorable batting conditions at the start.
SA vs PAK Dream11 Predictions:
- Gatekeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreynne
- Butters: Temba Bavuma, Babar Azam, Shaud Shakeel, Aiden Markram
- Versatile: Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Marco Jansen (c), Mohammad Abbas (vc)
- Choice 2: Temba Bavuma (c), Shaud Shakeel (vc)
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SA vs PAK Dream11 Backup Predictions:
Shan Masood, Salman Ali Agha, Keshav Maharaj, Tristan Stubbs
SA vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 3, 08:30 GMT):
Determine:
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 (ie), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (ie), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha
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