Second Test Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25 It will be held on January 3 (Friday) in Newlands, Cape Town. After a thrilling finish in the first Test, South Africa have thrashed Pakistan by just 2 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The victory was secured by an all-round performance with the Proteas’ bowlers playing a key role. Marco Jansen played a vital role claiming 7 wickets in both innings, Dane Paterson took 6 wickets and Corbin Bosch contributed 5 wickets along with valuable runs.
With this win, South Africa not only took a crucial lead in the series but also secured their berth. World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final. The win, marked by tense moments and dramatic turnarounds, was a testament to the resilience of the South African team. He also highlighted Temba Bavuma’s excellent leadership and further cemented his reputation as an accomplished Test captain for South Africa.
Cape Town Weather Forecast for Second Test
Weather conditions for the second Test in Cape Town will play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the match. Detailed weather forecast for each day of the game:
Friday (Day 1):
The opening day of the second Test is expected to provide perfect conditions for cricket. With clear skies and temperatures of 25°C, the players can expect a pleasant day on the pitch. Humidity will be 68%, which will keep the weather comfortable, while a moderate breeze of 19km/h may help the bowlers, especially in the early hours.
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Saturday (Day 2):
Day 2 will see continued favorable conditions. Skies will remain clear, but temperatures will drop to 23°C. Humidity will remain at 66%, creating comfortable conditions for both players and spectators. The wind will drop to 14 km/h, with moderate winds during the day.
Sunday (Day 3):
On day 3, the weather will bring a little more variety. Although the day will start mostly sunny, there is a chance of clouds as the temperature reaches 22°C. Also, precipitation will increase slightly, there will be a 10% chance of rain. Humidity will drop to 56% and wind speed will pick up to 21 kmph, which could help the bowlers more, especially in the later stages of the day.
Monday (Day 4):
Day 4 is expected to be mostly sunny with slightly better weather. Temperatures will remain steady at 23°C and the chance of precipitation will drop to just 5%. Humidity will be 57% and the wind will pick up to 26 kmph which could make for a tougher day for the batsmen and help the bowlers more.
Tuesday (Day 5):
The weather on the final day of the test match will be similar to the conditions on days 3 and 4. Temperatures will return to 23°C, with a slight increase in precipitation to 15%. The humidity will be 63% and the wind will blow at 16 km/h, which could affect the flow of the game towards the end of the match.
