The second Test match of South Africa’s current series against Pakistan is scheduled to start at Cape Town’s historic Newlands Cricket Ground on Friday, January 3. A pivotal 51-run stand between Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen for the ninth wicket swung the tide in South Africa’s favor, allowing the hosts to win the first Test by a thrilling two wickets.
Rabada and Jansen added 32 runs off 31 balls in a crucial session as the Proteas chased down their mark on Day 4, despite Mohammad Abbas taking six wickets in the second innings.
The Proteas will be aiming for a clean sweep in the two-match Test series, while Pakistan may need to reassess their top-order to level the series.
PAK vs SA 2nd Test weather report
The weather at Newlands in Cape Town is expected to be clear and sunny for all five days with little chance of rain on the final day (Tuesday). The weather will be pleasant and appropriate for the Test cricket match.
The temperature will be around 25 degrees Celsius and there is almost no chance of precipitation on the first four days. The final day of the Test match may see some showers and the play might be affected by that.
PAK vs SA 2nd Test sqaud
Pakistan: Shan Masood(c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Abdullah Shafique, Mir Hamza, Noman Ali, Haseebullah Khan
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma(c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Matthew Breetzke, Kwena Maphaka
