Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas, left, successfully appeals for LBW against South Africa's Tristan Stubbs during day three of the Test cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Centurion Park in Centurion. AP Photo/Themba Hadebe Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas, left, successfully appeals for LBW against South Africa's Tristan Stubbs during day three of the Test cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Centurion Park in Centurion. AP Photo/Themba Hadebe

After sealing a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, South Africa will be eyeing for a clean sweep of the two-match Test series with the second starting on Fridayacegame888, January 3 at the Newlands in Cape Town. (More Cricket News)

The hosts won the first Test match against Pakistan by a two-wicket margin in Centurion when Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen added 51 runs for the ninth wicket to win the match from a tough situation.

Mohammad Abbas took six wickets in the second innings and kept the Proteas at bay but Rabada and Jansen took just 31 balls to make 32 runs in the second session on Day 4 of the Test match.

Aiden Markram was named the Player of the Match for his knocks in both innings but it was the debutant Corbin Bosch with the bat and bowl as well in the first inning who helped them get a big lead.

Dane Paterson also took a fifer in the first innings and will be interesting to watch in Cape Town. Proteas might go with the same XI in the last Test but Pakistan need to recheck their top order again as they look to level the series.

South Africa vs Pakistan Test Head-to-head Records

South Africa have won 16 of the 29 Tests played against Pakistan. The Shan Masood-led side have won only six matches. Seven matches have ended as draws.

Total matches played - 29

Pakistan won - 6

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South Africa won - 16

Drawn - 7

The duo will be direct contributors to the 'Athletes First' approach enshrined in the FIH 'Empowerment and Engagement' strategy'.

India men's team captain and defender Harmanpreet Singh has also been shortlisted in two categories. He will be in contention for the player of the year as well as the defender of the year award.

South Africa Vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Squads

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham (wicket-keeper), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke (wicket-keeper), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton (wicket-keeper), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wicket-keeper)

Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha,

Pakistan Vs South Africa, 2nd Test - Live Streaming Details

When will the 2nd Pakistan vs South Africa Test start?

The 2nd South Africa vs Pakistan Test match will begin on Friday, January 3.

What is the venue of the Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test match?

The second Test match between South Africa and Pakistan will take place at the Newlands in Cape Town.

What will be the live toss timings during the Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test?

The live toss during the South Africa vs Pakistan Test series will take place at 1:30 PM IST for the 2nd Test. The action gets underway at 2:00 PM IST.

Which TV channels will live telecast the Pakistan vs South Africa Test series in India?

The live telecast of the South Africa vs Pakistan Test series will be available on Sports18 Networks in India.

How to watch the live streaming of the Pakistan vs South Africa Test series in India?

The live streaming of Pakistan vs South Africa will be available on the JioCinema app and website in India.acegame888