South Africa He produced an impressive performance at Newlands, Cape Town, to seal a 10-wicket win Pakistan In the second test. This emphatic win not only completed a 2-0 sweep of the series, but also confirmed the Proteas' dominance in the ongoing round ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Match summary
The hosts showed their superiority from the start, making a 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 force the follow-on. Helped by a valiant effort in the second innings led by skipper Shan Masood's 145 runs, Pakistan posted 478 runs on the scoreboard.
South Africa's bowlers were relentless, with Keshav Maharaj, Marko Janssen and Kagiso Rabada leading the charge. The duo meticulously dismantled the Pakistan batting line-up, ensuring a target of just 58 runs for their batsmen.
South Africa's decisive chase
Proteins He wasted no time in pursuing the trivial targethitting 58 without losing a wicket in just 7.1 overs. Openers Aiden Markram and David Bedingham showed composure and flair, sealing the win in style. This comprehensive victory confirmed South Africa's overall superiority and tactical superiority throughout the series.
Temba Bavuma's impeccable record as captain
The series win also marks another milestone for South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, who is yet to taste defeat as Test captain. With seven wins and one draw from eight matches, Bavuma's leadership continues to elevate the team's performance.
South Africa's eyes on the ICC World Test Championship final
With the series concluded, South Africa now turns their focus to the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's in June. The Proteas will aim to carry that momentum into the high-stakes encounter, looking to cement their place as one of the best teams in world cricket.
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Here are the fans' reactions:
#Congrats #Pakistani cricket Teams from different eras until now for this great achievement 👏🙌🥳😜 #Pakistan #savpak #PACVSA https://t.co/vIn7h8WCen
– Kunal Chatterjee (@KunalCh37079569) January 6, 2025
Since 2013, Pakistan have played 20 Tests in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, losing all of them.#savpak | #Pakistani cricket pic.twitter.com/hV6t5H45JJ
— Grassrootscric (@grassrootscric) January 6, 2025
Pakistan's last 20 Test matches in Australia and South Africa:
Lost 20
won 0
painted 0#savpak #cricket– Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) January 6, 2025
Pakistan's Test record in Australia and South Africa since 1999
Matches 30
won 1
29 lostThe only win was in Port Elizabeth, now known as JKbirha, in 2007. Pakistan has made 11 tours to Australia and South Africa since 1999.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 6, 2025
🚨Last 16 Tests for Pakistan in Sena countries
Lllllllll*
– No victory for Pakistan in the Sena 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 things 🥵 #savpak #PACVSA pic.twitter.com/h5PlAqMLUV
– Ehtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) January 6, 2025
South Africa won the New Year's Test against Pakistan
Scorecard: https://t.co/J6YlClks2c #savpak #exam #cricket pic.twitter.com/d5jHgIZVoR
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 6, 2025
🚨 South Africa moves to second place in the ICC Test Rankings 🚨
– India drops to third place in the ICC Test rankings.#PACVSA #savpak pic.twitter.com/Op6MTnhiND
– Tanveer (@tanveermamdani) January 6, 2025
Temba Bavuma to Babar Azam #PACVSA #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 the actual picture. Pakistan played better cricket under the leadership of Shan Masood. The common problem of Pakistan suffering a collapse in the Australia/South Africa tours remained. #savpak
– PTI Mori and Kotlesatian (@Satti78678) January 6, 2025
It has been 2,416 days since Pakistan last won a Test match in the Sena countries.#savpak #SAvsPAK #PACVSA #PACVSA 🇿🇦🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/TP3IhJ4CYu
– Pro Cricket PK🇵🇰 (@Pro_CricketPK) January 6, 2025
