South Africa delivered an impressive performance at Newlands, Cape Town, to secure a 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the second test. This emphatic victory not only completed a 2-0 series sweep but also reaffirmed the Proteas’ dominance in the ongoing series. ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Match summary
The hosts demonstrated their supremacy from the start, accumulating a mammoth total of 615 runs in the first innings. Pakistan’s batting faltered in response, as they were bowled out for just 194, forcing South Africa to enforce the follow-on. With a valiant effort in their second innings, led by skipper Shan Masood (145), Pakistan put 478 on the scoreboard.
South Africa’s bowlers were relentless, with Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada leading the attack. The duo dismantled Pakistan’s batting line-up with precision, securing a target of just 58 runs for their batters.
South Africa’s decisive chase
The Proteas I wasted no time pursuing the miserable targetreaching 58 without losing a wicket in just 7.1 overs. Openers Aiden Markram and David Bedingham showed composure and flair, sealing victory in style. This comprehensive victory underlined South Africa’s overall excellence and tactical superiority throughout the series.
Temba Bavuma’s impeccable record as captain
The series victory also marked a new milestone for South Africa captain, Temba Bavuma, who is yet to taste defeat as Test captain. With seven wins and one draw in eight matches, Bavuma’s leadership continues to elevate the team’s performance.
South Africa’s eyes on ICC World Test Championship final
With the series over, South Africa’s focus now shifts to the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s in June. The Proteas will aim to continue this momentum in this high-stakes encounter, looking to cement their place among the best teams in world cricket.
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Here are the fans’ reactions:
#Congratulations #PakistanCricket teams from different eras and to this day for this great achievement 👏🙌🥳😜 #Pakistan #SAvPAK #PAKvsSA https://t.co/vIn7h8WCen
–Kunal Chatterjee (@KunalCh37079569) January 6, 2025
Since 2013, Pakistan have played 20 Tests in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand – and lost all 20.#SAvPAK | #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/hV6t5H45JJ
– Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootscric) January 6, 2025
Pakistan’s last 20 test matches in Australia and South Africa:
Lost 20
Won 0
Drawn 0#SAvPAK #Cricket– Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) January 6, 2025
Pakistan’s Test record in Australia and South Africa since 1999
Matches 30
Won 1
Lost 29The only victory came in Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha, in 2007. Pakistan have toured Australia and South Africa 11 times since 1999.
– Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 6, 2025
🚨Pakistan’s Last 16 Tests in SENA Countries
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– No victory for Pakistan in SENA countries 16 test matches.#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/bw0yf9vrfB
– Sama Umair (@umair6723) January 6, 2025
Temba Bavuma has NEVER lost a test match as captain. Unreal stuff 🥵 #SAvPAK #PAKvsSA pic.twitter.com/h5PlAqMLUV
– Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) January 6, 2025
South Africa won New Year’s Test against Pakistan
Dashboard: #SAvPAK #Test #cricket pic.twitter.com/d5jHgIZVoR
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 6, 2025
🚨 SOUTH AFRICA MOVES TO N°2 IN ICC TEST RANKINGS 🚨
– India slips to third place in ICC Test rankings.#PAKvsSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/Op6MTnhiND
–Tanveer (@tanveermamdani) January 6, 2025
Temba bavuma to Babar Azam #PAKvsSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/rAN0aR0DCb
– memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) January 6, 2025
Pakistan faced 3-0 in Australia (2024) and 2-0 in South Africa (2025), but the results do not reflect reality. Pakistan played better cricket under the leadership of Shan Masood. Pakistan’s common problem remained the collapse of the Australia/SA tours. #SAvPAK
– PTI Murree and kotlisattien (@Satti78678) January 6, 2025
It has been 2416 days since Pakistan last won a Test match in SENA countries.#SAvPAK #SAvsPAK #PAKvsSA #PAKvSA 🇿🇦🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/TP3IhJ4CYu
– Pro Cricket PK🇵🇰 (@Pro_CricketPK) January 6, 2025
