South Africa and Pakistan are scheduled to play do-match Test series after an exciting ODI and T20I series last year. Pakistan, having won the ODI series 3-0, is confident going into the red-ball format.
The home team will look to capitalize on their recent success, which included a resounding 2-0 victory in the Twenty20 International series, and solidify their lead in the ICC World Test Championship standings, which they now hold with six victories in ten games.
SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at SuperSport Park in Centurion is expected to favor fast bowlers significantly, with both lateral movement and extra bounce posing challenges for the batsmen.
With overcast skies likely to dominate the Test match, the seamers are expected to exploit the conditions, generating pace and movement throughout.
If the sun breaks through, the pitch may become more favorable for stroke play, allowing batsmen with a solid back-foot technique to take advantage of the bounce and pace. Spinners are unlikely to have a major impact at Centurion, and the team winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first, unless conditions are particularly green and overcast.
SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium Stats
| Total Matches | 29 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 13 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 12 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 326 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 320 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 227 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 162 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 621/10 (142.1 overs) by RSA vs SL |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 101/10 (34.4 overs) by ENG vs RSA |
| Highest Score Chased | 251/8 (75.1 overs) by ENG vs RSA |
| Lowest Score Defended | 159/10 (41 overs) by WI vs RSA |
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