South Africa He produced a superb performance to secure a 10-wicket win at Newlands in Cape Town Pakistan in the second Test. This emphatic win not only wrapped up the series 2-0 but also reaffirmed the Proteas’ dominance in the ongoing game. ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
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The hosts showed their dominance right from the start, amassing a mammoth first innings total of 615 runs. Pakistan’s batting faltered in response as they were bowled out for just 194, forcing South Africa to follow on. Helped by a valiant effort in their second innings led by skipper Shan Masood’s 145, Pakistan posted 478 on the scoreboard.
South Africa’s bowlers were relentless, with Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada leading the charge. The duo dismantled Pakistan’s batting order with precision, securing a total of 58 runs for their innings.
A decisive chase by South Africa
Proteas he wasted no time in chasing the meager targetreached 58 without losing a wicket in just 7.1 overs. Openers Aiden Markram and David Bedingham showed composure and skill to seal victory in style. This comprehensive victory highlighted South Africa’s all-round excellence and tactical superiority throughout the series.
Temba Bavuma’s unblemished record as captain
The series win marked another milestone for South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, who is yet to taste defeat as a Test captain. With seven wins and one draw in eight matches, Bavuma’s leadership continues to elevate the team’s performance.
South Africa eyes ICC World Test Championship final
With the series over, South Africa now turn their attention to the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s in June. The Proteas will aim to carry that momentum into the top-flight encounter, looking to cement their place as one of the top teams in world cricket.
ALSO WATCH: Tristan Stubbs bombarded with jerseys and caps as he takes autograph requests from fans during SA vs PAK 2nd Test.
Here are the fans’ reactions:
#Congratulations #PakistanCricket Teams of different eras and up 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 Australia vs South Africa Last 20 Test Matches:
20 lost
0 won
0 taken#SAvPAK #cricket— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) January 6, 2025
Pakistan’s Test record in Australia and South Africa since 1999
Matches 30
1 won
He lost 29The only win came in 2007 in Port Elizabeth, now known as Ggeberha. Pakistan has organized 11 tours to Australia and South Africa since 1999.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 6, 2025
🚨Pakistan Last 16 Test in SENA countries
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– No win for Pakistan in SENA countries 16 test matches.#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/bw0yf9vrfB
— Sama Umair (@umair6723) January 6, 2025
Temba Bavuma never lost a test match as captain. Unreal things 🥵 #SAvPAK #PAKvsSA pic.twitter.com/h5PlAqMLUV
— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) January 6, 2025
South Africa won the New Year Test against Pakistan
Account card: https://t.co/J6YlClks2c #SAvPAK #Test #cricket pic.twitter.com/d5jHgIZVoR
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 6, 2025
🚨 SOUTH AFRICA MOVES TO 2 NORMAL IN ICC TEST RANKINGS 🚨
– India is ranked 3rd in the ICC Test Rankings.#PAKvsSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/Op6MTnhiND
— Tanveer (@tanveermamdani) January 6, 2025
Temba bavuma for Babar Azam #PAKvsSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/rAN0aR0DCb
— memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) January 6, 2025
Pakistan went 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 captaincy of Shan Masood. Pakistan’s overall challenge remained to fall apart in the Australia/SA tours. #SAvPAK
— PTI Murree and Kotlisattian (@Satti78678) January 6, 2025
It has been 2416 days since Pakistan won their last test match in SENA countries.#SAvPAK #SAvsPAK #PAKvsSA #PAKvSA 🇿🇦🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/TP3IhJ4CYu
— Pro Cricket PK🇵🇰 (@Pro_CricketPK) January 6, 2025
