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The second Test of the Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25 will take place at Newlands, Cape Town, on January 3 (Friday). After a thrilling finish to the first Test, South Africa holds a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, having narrowly defeated Pakistan by just 2 wickets. The victory was secured through an all-round performance, with the Proteas’ bowlers playing a pivotal role. Marco Jansen was instrumental, claiming 7 wickets across both innings, while Dane Paterson took 6 wickets anꩵd Corbin Bosch contributed 5 wickets along with valuable runs.
With this victory, South Africa has not only gained a crucial lead in the series but also secured their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final. The win, marked by tense moments and dramatic turns, was ༺a testament to the resilience of the South African team. It also highlighted Temba Bavuma’s excellent leadership, further cementing his reputation as a capable Test captain for South Africa.
Cape Town Weather Forecast for the Second Test
The weather conditions for the second Test at Cape Town will play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the match. Here’s the detailed weather forecast for each day of the game:
Friday (Day 1):
The opening day of the second Test is expected to provide pe𝄹rꦚfect conditions for cricket. With clear skies and a temperature of 25°C, players can expect a pleasant day on the field. The humidity will be at 68%, ensuring that the air remains comfortable, while a gentle breeze at 19 km/h could provide some assistance to the bowlers, especially early on.
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Saturday (Day 2):
Day 2 will see a continuation of favorable conditions. The skies will remain clear, but the temperature wil𒉰l drop slightly to 23°C. The humidity will remain at 66%, keeping the conditions comfortable for both players and spectators. The wind will decrease a little to 14 km/h, maintaining a gentle breeze throughout the day.
Sunday (Day 3):
The weather on Day 3 will bring a bit more variety. While the day will start mostly sunny, there will be a chanc♔e of cloud cover a♏s the temperature reaches 22°C. There will also be a slight increase in precipitation, with a 10% chance of rain. The humidity will drop to 56%, and the wind speed will pick up, reaching 21 km/h, which could provide more assistance to the bowlers, especially in the later stages of the day.
Monday (Day 4):
Day 4 is expected to bring slightly better weather, with mostly sunny skies. The temperature will remain steady at 23°C, and the chances of precipitation will decrease to just 5%. Humidity will𝔍 be at 57%, and the wind will pick up further, reaching 26 km/h, which could make for a mor🃏e challenging day for the batsmen and provide more assistance for the bowlers.
Tuesday (Day 5):
The weather on the final day of the Test match will𓄧 be similar to the conditions on Day 3 and Day 4. The temperature will again be 23°C, with a slight incrꦿease in precipitation to 15%. Humidity will be at 63%, and the wind will blow at 16 km/h, which could impact the flow of the game as the match heads toward its conclusion.
