South Africa defeated Pakistan with a dominant 10-wicket win in Cape Town. This incredible win have placed them at the top of World Test Championship standings. Ryan Rickleton took a lead by scoring a magnificent 259 while Temba Bavuma (106) and Kyle Verreynne (100) also gave their significant contribution.
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Pakistan on the other hand struggled and only managed to score 194 runs in the first innings. Babar Azam was the only top-scorer with 58 runs followed by Mohammad Rizwan. Kagiso Rabada from South Africa picked three wickets, Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen bagged two wickets each.
In the second innings, Pakistan reached 478, all of this was possible because of Shan Masood (145), Babar Azam (81), Mohammad Rizwan (41) and Salman Agha (48). Even though Pakistan escaped an innings defeat South Africa was just left to chase 58-runs in the end which they easily did in just 7.1 overs. David Bedingham emerged as the match-winner scored 47 off 30 balls which included 5 fours and 3 sixes.
āŖļøš¢ Davids Beddingham (44*) and Aiden Markram (14*) wrap it up inside 8 overs and the Proteas take victory here at WSB Newlands Stadium. We also win the Test series against Pakistan 2-0 š«”
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) January 6, 2025
Cape Town, it's been an absolute pleasure šš
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South Africa delivered an exceptional performance and made sure they clean sweep the series by 2-0. The Proteas continued their impressive run in Test cricket, securing a commanding 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in Cape Town. This victory marked their seventh consecutive win, further solidifying their position at the top of the World Test Championship standings.
