The second test of Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25 will take place in Newlands, Cape Town, on January 3 (Friday). After a thrilling end to the first Test, South Africa have a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, having narrowly defeated Pakistan by just 2 wickets. The victory was achieved thanks to an all-round performance, in which the Proteas bowlers played a key role. Marco Jansen was instrumental, claiming 7 wickets in both innings, while Dane Paterson took 6 wickets and 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 has also secured its place in the standings. World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023-25. The victory, marked by tense moments and dramatic turns, was a testament to the resilience of the South African team. He also highlighted the excellent leadership of Temba Bavuma, 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 in Cape Town will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match. Here you have the detailed weather forecast for each day of the match:
Friday (Day 1):
The opening day of the second Test is expected to provide perfect conditions for cricket. With clear skies and a temperature of 25°C, players can expect a pleasant day on the course. Humidity will be 68%, ensuring the air remains pleasant, while a gentle 19km/h breeze could help players, especially at the start.
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Saturday (Day 2):
Day 2 will see a continuation of favorable conditions. The sky will remain clear, but the temperature will drop slightly to 23°C. Humidity will remain at 66%, keeping conditions comfortable for both players and spectators. The wind will decrease slightly to 14 km/h, maintaining a light breeze throughout the day.
Sunday (Day 3):
The weather on the 3rd will bring a little more variety. Although the day will start out mostly sunny, there will be a chance of cloudiness as 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 increase to 21 km/h, which could provide more assistance to players, especially in the later hours of the day.
Monday (day 4):
Day 4 is expected to bring slightly better weather, with mostly sunny skies. The temperature will remain stable at 23°C and the chances of precipitation will decrease to only 5%. Humidity will be 57% and the wind will increase further, reaching 26 km/h, which could make the day more challenging for the batsmen and provide more assistance to the bowlers.
Tuesday (Day 5):
The weather on the final day of the Test Match will be similar to the conditions on Day 3 and Day 4. The temperature will again be 23°C, with a slight increase in rainfall to 15%. The humidity will be 63% and the wind will blow at 16 km/h, which could affect the development of the game as the match nears its conclusion.