South Africa vs Pakistan, Live Score, 2nd Test Match, Pakistan in South Africa, 2024

Date: Jan 03, 2025

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

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South Africa beat Pakistan by 10 wickets | South Africa Vs Pakistan Live Score, 2nd Test Match

T20I series drawn 1-1. ODI series whitewashed 3-0 by Pakistan.Â Test series clean swept 2-0 byÂ South Africa.Â Fair result? One feels so. It ends a wonderful international summer for the Proteas, where, barring that ODI series, they were invincible. But the players cannot relax! Because in a couple of days' time, they get ready to represent their domestic teams in SA20, which kicks off on 9th January, 2025! And immediately after that, they head to Pakistan to play an ODI triseries ahead of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan,Â on the other hand, cannot relax either. They have got another Test series coming up, from 16th January, 2025 against West Indies at home, before a series of white-ball matches follow, including the Champions Trophy. We are done for now, but cricket keeps on coming. New Zealand and Sri Lanka get set to lock horns again, in the second ODI on 8th January, 2025 while India Women are ready for their next series, against Ireland Women from 10th January, 2025. Keep checking the tabs for other scores and stay entertained. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

The skipper of Pakistan,Â SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South AfricaÂ 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball in the first innings. Is proud of the way the team stepped up at different moments but wants his side to understand how to grab the crucial moments. Details that PakistanÂ have been usually good when they have had their backs against the wall, like they did against England at home and here as well. But he admits that learning has to come by experience and if it is the hard way, so be it. Hopes to make use of these learnings in their next series against West Indies. On his and Babar Azam's thought process in the third innings, Shan details that they planned for smaller things, like playing for the next 30 minutes, getting the next 20 runs and feels sad for Babar for not being able to bat through on Sunday. Praises the other batters for stepping up, in the absence of Saim Ayub.

SOUTH AFRICA'S MARCO JANSEN HAS BEEN NAMED THE PLAYER OF THE SERIES. 10 wickets with the ball and also 80 runs with the bat. says that he didnâ€™t expect it but was very much pleased with it. Talks about his role as is just trying to impact the team whether it is a new ball or an old ball. He just is a happy man if the team wins, regardless of his performance. Mentions that when the pitch doesnâ€™t do much, he makes plans as per the players and he is happy to do that. Talking about his scoring 60, he hit the ball pretty well and was happy to make a contribution in the batting for his team as it comes in handy in winning the match. Concludes that he is proud of his batting and jokes about being a lower order making a contribution in the batting, which is always handy for any team in the world.

What would disappoint Bavuma more is that forget the fact that wickets were not coming, but the South AfricanÂ team was losing its mettle. They resorted to sledging and were frustrated and rattled, clearly not the sign of a top team. Such pitches and days are necessary for every team, so that they get a honest check of their bowling resources and their fitness. Kagiso RabadaÂ eventually picked up 3 wickets but he was struggling with a dodgy knee while even Bavuma was fighting fitness and cramps. Not to forget, Ryan RickeltonÂ did not take the field on Day 4 at all, due to a hamstring strain. After toiling hard for 122.1 overs, they finally got the job done, with Keshav MaharajÂ taking 3 towards the end. Amidst the gloom, a youngster stood out. 18-year old Kwena MaphakaÂ ran in really hard in that third innings and really troubled the PakistanÂ batters, showing a glimpse of South Africa's bright future. Please stay tuned for the presentation.

Match details

Toss: Toss won by South Africa

Man of the Series: Marco Jansen

Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Nitin Menon (IND)

TV umpire: Alex Wharf (ENG)

Match referee: Sir Richie Richardson (WI)