South Africa and Pakistan are gearing up for an intense showdown in the second and final Test of the series at the iconic Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. The Proteas, riding high after a nail-biting victory in the first Test at Centurion, are eager to secure a clean sweep in the two-ma??tch series.

The home side displayed remarkable resilience and tactical acumen to edge out Pakistan in the series opener, gaining a 1-0 lead. Buoyed by the home crowd and the momentum from their thrilling win, South Africa will be determined? to dominate the final clash and seal the series in emphatic fashion.

For Pakistan, the stakes could not be higher. Facing a must-win scenar??io, the visitors are under pressure to deliver a strong performance to level the series. After falling short in the first Test, the team will need their key players to step up and execute their plans flawlessly to keep their hopes alive.

SA vs PAK Head-to-head record in Test cricket:

• Test matches played: 29
• South Africa won: 16
• Pakistan won: 6
• Drawn matches: 7
• South Africa’s highest total against Pakistan: 620/7d
• South Africa’s lowest total against Pakistan: 124
• Pakistan’s highest total against South Africa: 456
• Pakistan’s lowest total against South Africa: 49

Test stats and records at Newlands Cricket Stadium

• Total Matches: 61
• Matches won batting first: 23
• Matches won bowling first: 26
• Average 1st innings Score: 321
• Average 2nd innings Score: 290
• Average 3rd innings Score: 233
• Average 4th innings Score: 161
• Highest total recorded: 651/10 (154.3 Ovs) By SA vs AUS
• Lowest total recorded: 35/10 (22.4 Ovs) By SA vs ENG

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Newlands Pitch Report:

The Newlands Cricket Ground is renowned for its fast and bouncy surface. Initially, the new ball is likely to favour the fast bowlers, but as the match progresses, the pitch is expected to slow down, bringing spinners into the game. The captain ?winning the toss might opt to bat first to take advantage of the favourab??le early batting conditions.

Squads:

Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad R??izwan (wk), Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Abdullah Shafique, Mir Hamza, No?man Ali, Haseebullah Khan

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Tem?ba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Matthew Breetzke, Kwena Maph?aka

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South Africa and Pakistan will ?face off in the second ODI of the three-match series at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursd?ay, December 19.

After suffering a 3-wicket defeat in the opening game at Paarl,?? the hosts will be eager to stage a comeback and keep their hopes alive in the series. On the other hand, Pakistan will be aiming to secure th??e ODI leg with a win and carry momentum into the upcoming two-match Test series.

Newlands Pitch Report

The Newlands Cricket Ground is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. While the new ball will offer assistance to fast bowlers, the pitch is expected to become slower as the game progresses, allowing spinners to come into play. The toss-winning captain may choose to bat first to ca?pitalize on the early batting conditions.

Cape Town Weather Forecast

Cricket fans can look forward to an uninterrupted game as South Africa takes on Pakistan in the second O?DI of the three-match series at Newlands,?? Cape Town, on Thursday, December 19. The weather forecast promises ideal conditions for a thrilling day of cricket.

With a temperature of 25°C, feeling slightly warmer at 27°C, the players and spectators can expect pleasant weather throughou?t the match. A southerly wind blowing at speeds between 20 km/h and 59 km/h may add a touch of challenge for the bowlers and fielders.

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Notably, there is no chance of rain or thunderstorms, and the sky is predicted to remain clear, with 0% cloud cover. These condition?s are expected to favor the batters, setting the stage for an exciting, high-scoring encounter at the iconic Newlands venue.

ODI Stats & Records at Newlands

• Total matches: 47
• Matches won batting first: 30
• Matches won bowling first: 16
• Average 1st innings scores: 233
• Average 2nd innings scores: 188
• Highest total recorded: 367/5 (50 Ov) by South Africa vs Sri Lanka
• Lowest total recorded: 43/10 (19.5 Ov) by Pakistan vs West Indies
• Highest score chased: 259/3 (47.4 Ov) by South Africa vs England
• Lowest score defended: 140/9 (50 Ov) by South Africa vs West Indies

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