South Africa vs Pakistan Fantasy Prediction
After a heartbreaking two-wicket loss in the first Test at Centurion, Pakistan is gearing up for the decider against South Africa in the ongoing two-match series. The high-stakes clash will take place at the scenic Newlands in Cape Town.
Despite a heroic bowling effort, Pakistan failed to defend a modest 148-run target in the Centurion Test. While Mohammad Abbas stole the spotlight with a brilliant spell, the failure of several key players proved costly in the thrilling contest.
With the series on the line, Shan Masood and his team will be eager to bounce back, aiming to level the series and restore their momentum. Ahead of this crucial match, let’s take a look at Pakistan’s strongest possible lineup for the game.
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Match Details:
South Africa vs Pakistan – 2nd Test Match
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Date & Time: 3rd January 2025, 02:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar
Head-to-Head:
Out of the 32 encounters between Pakistan and South Africa, Pakistan has won 15 matches, while South Africa has won 17. There have been no ties or no-results. In their last 5 meetings, Pakistan has won 3 times, and South Africa has emerged victorious twice.
Weather Reports:
With rain predicted at the start of the match, the wicket could provide some assistance to the bowlers, especially with the new ball.
Pitch Reports:
The pitch at Newlands is typically favorable for batting, with an average first-innings total of around 280. The surface offers a good mix of pace and bounce, while bowlers can expect some useful seam movement, particularly with the new ball.
Probable XI:
South Africa: 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: Shan Masood(c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas
Fantasy Team:
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