South Africa scored 316 runs for the loss of 4 wickets against Pakistan on the first day of the second Test in Cape Town.
The South African openers gave their team an aggressive start with a 61-run partnership, but Aiden Markram was dismissed for 17. Later, Wiaan Mulder fell for 5, and Tristan Stubbs departed without scoring.
Opener Ryan Rickelton and captain Temba Bavuma showcased exceptional batting, propelling the team’s total. Bavuma scored a brilliant 106 before getting out, while Rickelton remains unbeaten on 176.
Earlier, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first in the second Test of the series against Pakistan. The match is being held in Cape Town, where the Proteas will look to extend their advantage following their victory in the first Test of the series.
In a notable change to the playing XI, Pakistan has made a single alteration to their squad, with fast bowler Naseem Shah being replaced by Mir Hamza for this Test.
The Pakistani team for the match includes Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamir Jamal, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shehzad, and Mohammad Abbas.
This second Test follows South Africa’s 1-0 lead in the two-match series. It is also important to note that prior to the Test series, South Africa had won the three-match T20 series 2-0, with one match being washed out. However, Pakistan bounced back strongly in the three-match ODI series, clinching a clean sweep to claim a 3-0 victory.
The outcome of this Test could play a crucial role in determining the final standings of the series, and both teams are expected to bring their best to the pitch.
