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

South Africa and Pakistan will meet in the second Test of their two-match series at Newlands, Cape Town, starting January 3, 2025. With South Africa leading the series 1-0 after a thrilling two-wicket win in the first Test, both teams have a lot at stake in this match.

The first test, held at SuperSport Park in Centurion, was exciting and allowed South Africa to secure their place in the qualification. ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The Proteas managed to reach a target of 148 runs against a resilient Pakistan team, showing their determination and skill under pressure.

Pakistan will look to bounce back from their narrow defeat. Despite the defeat, they showed a commendable fight, with Saud Shakeel scoring 84 runs and Babar Azam contributing a solid 50 in his second innings. The team is eager to level the series and build on its competitive performance since 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
• Event: Newlands, Cape Town

Newlands Presentation Report:

Newlands Cricket Ground is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. Initially, the new ball is expected to benefit fast bowlers, but as the game develops, the surface is likely to slow down, offering assistance to spinners. The captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first to take advantage of the favorable batting conditions at the start.

SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Goalkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreynne
• hitters: Temba Bavuma, Babar Azam, Shaud Shakeel, Aiden Markram
• all terrain: Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen
• bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah

SA vs PAK Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Prediction:

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

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SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Shan Masood, Salman Ali Agha, Keshav Maharaj, 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 Paterson, 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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