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Pakistan vs South Africa 2025 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Jan 03 2025, Fri - 02:00 PM (IST)
SOUTH AFRICA615, 58/0
PAKISTAN194, 478 f/o
South Africa won by 10 wickets
CRR:8.09
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OUT! Bowled. Mohammad Abbas to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed. South Africa have been bowled out for a mammoth 615 runs, as Pakistan take the last three wickets to finally wrap up the hosts' innings. Marco Jansen fell for 62 but Keshav Maharaj pilled on the misery on the visitors attack, with a quickfire unbeaten 40. Mohammed Abbas finished with three wickets, alongside Salman Ali Agha. Pakistan face a huge task to get back into the test match. Join us for their innings shortly.
Mohammad Abbas to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shakeel.
Mohammad Abbas to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jamal.
OUT! Caught. Khurram Shahzad to Keshav Maharaj. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved, caught by Rizwan. Keshav Maharaj departs after a good knock.
Khurram Shahzad to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Agha.
Khurram Shahzad to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run.
Khurram Shahzad to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Shakeel.
Khurram Shahzad to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Agha.
Khurram Shahzad to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
Mir Hamza to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run.
Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, run save by Abbas.
FOUR! Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Good sensible hitting for Keshav Maharaj.
FOUR! Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, to extra cover for no runs.
Salman Ali Agha to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
FOUR! Salman Ali Agha to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
SIX! Salman Ali Agha to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
SIX! Salman Ali Agha to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Salman Ali Agha to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Salman Ali Agha to Kagiso Rabada. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ghulam.
FOUR! Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Mir Hamza to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shahzad.
Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, to silly mid off for no runs.
Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, shy attempt by Khan, fielded by Rizwan.
Mir Hamza to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Salman Ali Agha to Kagiso Rabada. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Salman Ali Agha to Kagiso Rabada. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Salman Ali Agha to Keshav Maharaj. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Hamza.
OUT! Caught. Kwena Maphaka to Khurram Shahzad. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point, caught by Stubbs. That's it. South Africa have enforced the follow-on, and their bowlers did an excellent job in the session after lunch, cleaning up the remaining wickets. Every bowler contributed to the tally, with Rabada leading the charge, adding three more wickets to his name. Now, Pakistan's batters face a monumental task to avoid defeat from here. It will be interesting to see if South Africa's bowlers can rise to the occasion once again. Stay tuned, we'll be back shortly.
Kwena Maphaka to Khurram Shahzad. Full toss, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Keshav Maharaj to Mohammad Abbas. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by Bedingham. Keshav Maharaj gets the second wicket.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Keshav Maharaj to Khurram Shahzad. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
Keshav Maharaj to Khurram Shahzad. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, leading edge to mid off for no runs, fielded by Mulder.
Keshav Maharaj to Khurram Shahzad. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Maphaka.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
SIX! Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Khurram Shahzad. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
Kagiso Rabada to Khurram Shahzad. Reverse Swing-Out back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Khurram Shahzad. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Mulder.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Jansen.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Kagiso Rabada to Khurram Shahzad. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
No ball Kagiso Rabada to Khurram Shahzad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover and it was a no ball, fielded by Bavuma.
Kagiso Rabada to Khurram Shahzad. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Kagiso Rabada to Khurram Shahzad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Stubbs.
Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Half volley, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Aamir Jamal. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Bedingham. Good catch from David Bedingham.
Keshav Maharaj to Khurram Shahzad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Keshav Maharaj to Aamir Jamal. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Mulder, fielded by Verreynne.
Keshav Maharaj to Aamir Jamal. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Maphaka. That's it. Pakistan's second innings comes to an end, with Saim Ayub once again unable to bat, setting South Africa a target of 58 runs. Salman Ali Agha made 48, while Aamir Jamal added 34, as Pakistan avoided an innings defeat, but neither could build the substantial score to set a defendable target larger total. Keshav Maharaj claimed three key wickets, with Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada taking two. Stay tuned for the run chase as South Africa look to wrap up a 2-0 series win.
Keshav Maharaj to Mohammad Abbas. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Keshav Maharaj to Mohammad Abbas. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to point for no runs, fielded by Mulder.
Keshav Maharaj to Mohammad Abbas. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Aamir Jamal. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Bedingham. Keshav Maharaj gets the vital wicket.
FOUR! Keshav Maharaj to Aamir Jamal. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Gloved in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 3 runs, fielded by Markram.
Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj.
SIX! Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Maphaka.
Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for no runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Bavuma.
APPEAL! Keshav Maharaj to Aamir Jamal. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma, appeal made for L.B.W. South Africa lost all their reviews.
FOUR! Keshav Maharaj to Aamir Jamal. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Mulder.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Jansen.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Aamir Jamal. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
No ball Kagiso Rabada to Aamir Jamal. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left and it was a no ball, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Mir Hamza. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mulder.
Kagiso Rabada to Aamir Jamal. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
APPEAL! Kagiso Rabada to Aamir Jamal. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit body for no runs, fielded by Verreynne, appeal made for Caught. No bat involved here.
Kagiso Rabada to Aamir Jamal. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Aamir Jamal. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Maphaka.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Mulder.
Keshav Maharaj to Mir Hamza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Keshav Maharaj to Aamir Jamal. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Saud Shakeel to David Bedingham. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run. And that's it! South Africa's openers sealed the victory in style, chasing down the target in just 7.1 overs to win by ten wickets and claim a 2-0 series victory. David Bedingham, unbeaten on 44, guided his team home comfortably. The Pakistan bowlers could not defend the low total, as the South African openers dominated. Ryan Rickelton is the Player of the Match for his exceptional double century in the first innings. Marco Jansen is the Player of the Series.
Kamran Ghulam to David Bedingham. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hamza.
Kamran Ghulam to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jamal.
Kamran Ghulam to David Bedingham. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Shahzad.
Kamran Ghulam to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Shahzad.
Kamran Ghulam to David Bedingham. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
Kamran Ghulam to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Azam.
Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Abbas.
Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
Salman Ali Agha to Aiden Markram. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shahzad.
SIX! Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Azam.
Kamran Ghulam to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Shakeel.
Kamran Ghulam to David Bedingham. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Jamal.
FOUR! Kamran Ghulam to David Bedingham. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Kamran Ghulam to Aiden Markram. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Jamal.
Kamran Ghulam to David Bedingham. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Jamal.
Kamran Ghulam to David Bedingham. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ghulam.
Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, back to bowler for no runs.
Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs.
Salman Ali Agha to Aiden Markram. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ghulam.
Salman Ali Agha to David Bedingham. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shahzad.
Mohammad Abbas to Aiden Markram. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Jamal.
FOUR! Mohammad Abbas to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Mohammad Abbas to David Bedingham. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Khan, fielded by Rizwan.
FOUR! Mohammad Abbas to David Bedingham. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Smashed!
Mohammad Abbas to Aiden Markram. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jamal.