South Africa Wins Second Test Against Pakistan
South Africa Wins Second Test Against Pakistan

South Africa Wins Second Test Against Pakistan

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South Africa achieved a decisive 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands, sealing a 2-0 series sweep and confirming their spot at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings with a points percentage of 69.44. After a dominant first innings where they scored 615, South Africa bowled out Pakistan for 194 and enforced the follow-on. Pakistan showed resilience in their second innings, scoring 478, led by Shan Masood's 145, but South Africa chased down the modest target of 58 in just 7.1 overs. The win marks South Africa's seventh consecutive Test victory and sets up a clash against Australia in the WTC Final at Lord’s in June. Player of the Match went to Ryan Rickelton for his double-century in the first innings, while Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj each took three wickets in Pakistan's second innings. South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, expressed confidence ahead of the final, highlighting the intense rivalry with Australia.

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