PAK vs SA Test Series: South Africa’s impressive performance in the second test match led to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan, securing a 2-0 series win. This triumph also guaranteed the African team’s spot in the World Test Championship final.
Temba Bavuma’s Unbeaten Streak as Captain
South African captain Temba Bavuma maintained his unbeaten record, with the team winning 8 out of 9 test matches under his leadership, and drawing one. Bavuma’s next challenge will be to lead his team to victory in the WTC final. South Africa has been on a winning streak, with 7 consecutive test match wins.
South Africa’s Consecutive Test Match Wins
- March 2002 to August 2003 – 9 matches
- From August 2024 till now – 7 matches
- November 2012 to February 2013 – 6 matches
South Africa’s Impressive Batting Performance
South Africa’s batting lineup delivered a strong performance, scoring 615 runs in the first innings. Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, and Kyle Warren all scored centuries, with Rickelton achieving a double century with 259 runs. Mohammad Abbas and Salman Ali Aga took 3 wickets each for Pakistan, but the rest of the bowling lineup struggled.
South Africa’s Significant Lead
Pakistan’s batting lineup failed to impress in the first innings, with only Babar Azam scoring a half-century with 58 runs. The team managed to score 184 runs, resulting in a follow-on due to South Africa’s 421-run lead.
However, Pakistan’s batsmen performed better in the second innings, scoring 478 runs. Shan Masood scored a century with 145 runs, while Babar Azam (81 runs) and Salman Ali Aga (48 runs) also contributed significantly. Mohammad Rizwan added 41 runs to the team’s total, helping Pakistan avoid an innings defeat and set a target of 58 runs for South Africa. Despite this, South Africa easily chased the target.