SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd Test

South Africa have reached the WTC Final with the win in the previous match.

View : 361

1 Min Read

Macro Jansen
info
Macro Jansen (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

Table Of Contents

Preview

South Africa will take on Pakistan in the second match of the Test series. This match will be played at Newlands in Cape Town. South Africa became the first side to qualify for the WTC finals after a tense two wicket win against Pakistan in Centurion. Three teams - Australia, India, and Sri Lanka - are in contention for the remaining spot to join South Africa at Lord's next June.

The opening match was nail-biting Test which ebbed and flowed towards both sides until the very end. South Africa started Day 4 requiring 121 runs and were in a comfortable position at 96 for 4. There was a mini collapse triggered by Mohammad Abbas which saw the hosts stumble to 99 for 8. But an unbeaten 51-run partnership for the ninth wicket between Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen helped the hosts get over the line. It was a dramatic test match to kickstart the series. 

Mohammad Abbas, who picked up career-best figures of 6-54 was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan in the second innings bowling consequite overs from one end. Saud Shakeel was the best batter for Pakistan in the game while Babar Azam got to his first Test 50 in the year. For South Africa Marco Jansen and Dane Paterson were the star with the ball while debutant Corbin Bosch put in an all-round performance. This promises to be another thrilling game and it should be an excellent start to the New Year Test. 

Match Information

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test

Pakistan tour of South Africa, 3 Jan 2025, Fri, 2:00 PM IST, Newlands, Cape Town

pitch

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

stadiumNewlands, Cape Town

Clouds

22.0°C

humidity59% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

South Africa vs Pakistan
W

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

South Africa vs Pakistan
L

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

South Africa vs Pakistan
L

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

South Africa vs Pakistan
L

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

South Africa vs Pakistan
NR

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

South Africa vs Pakistan
L

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

South Africa vs Pakistan
W

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

South Africa vs Pakistan
W

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

South Africa vs Pakistan
W

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

South Africa vs Pakistan
NR

SA

vs

PAK

SA vs PAK

Injury and availability news

will be added when there is an update

Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for pacers and there will be plenty of help on offer throughout the game. Both teams will look to bat first at this venue.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

pitch

55%

Batting Pitch

pitch

271

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

pitch

Player Picks

CT
CT
8
C

Temba Bavuma SA | BAT

Skipper Temba Bavuma has crossed the 50-run mark five times across eight Test innings in 2024. He has averaged more than 50 in the previous four years. This is his best format and he will be a good option to have.

CT
CT
7.5
C

Mohammad Rizwan PAK | WK

Mohammad Rizwan averaged close to 50 in Tests last year, having made 509 runs and will also give points with his wicket-keeping. He will be a good captaincy pick.

CT
CT
9
C

Marco Jansen SA | ALL

Marco Jansen picked up seven wickets in two innings in the opening match and also contributed 16 with the bat in the second innings. He will provide all-round value.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

Noman Ali
CT
9

Noman Ali

PAK | BOWL

Despite doing well in the previous series in Pakistan, conditions in South Africa generally is not helpful for spinners. So he can be left out for this match.

CT
CT
8

Abdullah Shafique

PAK | BAT

Abdullah Shafique scored three back to back ducks in the ODI Series and looked out of sorts. He might not get selected in the Playing XI.

Last Updated On - Jan 2 2025 1:57 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

7 : 4

PAK

Credits Left
6/100

info
Head To Head
logo
logo
CT
CT
Mohammad Rizwan

7.5

CT
CT
Kyle Verreynne

7.5

CT
CT
Babar Azam

9

CT
CT
Agha Salman

9

CT
CT
Temba Bavuma

8

CT
CT
Aiden Markram

9

CT
CT
David Bedingham

8.5

CT
CT
Marco Jansen
C

9

CT
CT
Corbin Bosch
VC

8.5

CT
CT
Mohammad Abbas

9

CT
CT
Kagiso Rabada

9

Next

More Match Details

Get every cricket updates! Follow Us:

googletelegraminstagramwhatsappyoutubethreadstwitter

Note

Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.googleTelegram

Disclaimer

This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Download Our App

For a better experience: Download the CricTracker app from the IOS and Google Play Store