SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | South Africa vs Pakistan 2024-25

South Africa and Pakistan are set to clash in the seco🐻nd Test of their tw🃏o-match series at Newlands, Cape Town, starting on January 3, 2025. With South Africa leading the series 1-0 after a thrilling two-wicket victory in the first Test, both teams have significant stakes in this encounter.

The first Test, held at SuperSport Park in Centurion, was a nail-biter that saw South Africa secure their place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. The P𒅌roteas managed to chꦍase down a target of 148 runs against a resilient Pakistan side, showcasing their determination and skill under pressure.

Pakistan will be looking to bounce back from their narrow defeat. Despite the loss, they displayed commendable fight, with Saud Shakeel scoring 84 runs and Babar Azam contributing a solid 50 in their second innings. The team is eager to level th𓆉e series and build on their competitive performance frღom the first match.

SA vs PAK 2024-25, 2nd Test:

• Date and Time: January 2: 08:30 am GMT/ 10:30 am local/ 2:00 pm IST
• Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Newlands Pitch Report:

The N💎ewlands Cricket Ground is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. Early on, the new ball is expected to benefit th♏e fast bowlers, but as the game unfolds, the surface is likely to slow down, offering assistance to spinners. The captain winning the toss may choose to bat first to capitalize on the favourable batting conditions at the start.

SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreynne
• Batters: Temba Bavuma, Babar Azam, Shaud Shakeel, Aiden Markram
• All-rounder: Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah

SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Marco Jansen (c), Mohammad Abbas (vc)
• Choice 2: Temba Bavuma (c), Shaud Shakeel (vc)

Also READ: SA vs 📖PAK 2024/25, 2nd Test: Newlands Stadium Pitch Report, Cape Town Test Stats꧂ and Records

SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Shan Maso🌳od, Salman Ali Agha, Keshav Mahꦅaraj, Tristan Stubbs

SA vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 3, 08:30 am GMT):

Squads:

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane P﷽aterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne

Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, 🧔Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha

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