In a commanding performance, South Africa defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets in the second Test on Monday, securing a 2-0 series win.
Match Summary
| Team | First Innings | Second Innings | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 615 | – | – |
| Pakistan | 194 | 478 | 672 |
South Africa needed just 58 more runs to win, which they achieved without losing any wickets.
Pakistan’s Second Innings Performance
Pakistan’s second innings ended at 478 runs. Here’s a breakdown of their key batters:
| Batter | Runs Scored | Balls Faced | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan Masood | 145 | 230 | 12 | 2 |
| Khurram Shehzad | 18 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamran Ghulam | 28 | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Salman Agha | 48 | 70 | 4 | 1 |
| Rizwan | 41 | 60 | 5 | 1 |
| Aamir Jamal | 34 | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Mir Hamza | 16 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| Saeem Ayub | Did not bat due to injury | – | – | – |
Note: Babar Azam was dismissed earlier in the match, contributing 81 runs in the first innings.
South Africa’s Bowling Performance
For South Africa, the bowling attack was superb, with Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj taking 3 wickets each. Here’s how the bowlers performed:
| Bowler | Wickets Taken | Overs Bowled | Runs Conceded | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 23.4 | 98 | 4.14 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 31 | 105 | 3.38 |
| Marco Jansen | 2 | 23 | 83 | 3.61 |
| Keegan Petersen | 1 | 8 | 35 | 4.38 |
South Africa’s First Innings vs Pakistan’s
In the first innings, South posted a mammoth 615 runs. Pakistan struggled in response, managing only 194 runs before falling victim to the follow-on.
| Team | First Innings Runs | Wickets Taken | Follow-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 615 | – | – |
| Pakistan | 194 | 10 | Yes |
Series Summary
South Africa’s victory in the second Test ensures a 2-0 series win. The series was capped off by a thrilling 2-wicket win in the first Test at Centurion.
| Test Match | Result | Series Score |
|---|---|---|
| First Test | South Africa won by 2 wickets | South Africa leads 1-0 |
| Second Test | South Africa won by 10 wickets | South Africa wins series 2-0 |
