South Africa overcome spirited Pakistan fightback to win 2nd test by 10 wickets & whitewash series 2-0

 



South Africa cruised to a comfortable victory over Pakistan by 10 wickets in the second and final Test at Newlands on Monday, sealing the series 2-0 within four days. Chasing a modest target of 58, the hosts made light work of the task under sunny skies.


Pakistan had delayed South Africa’s win with an impressive second-innings total of 478 after being asked to follow on. Their resistance was led by captain Shan Masood, who scored a brilliant 145 on a largely placid pitch. However, consistent breakthroughs from seamer Kagiso Rabada (3-115) and spinner Keshav Maharaj (3-137), combined with some poor shot selections by the visitors, proved decisive.


In South Africa’s second innings, David Bedingham opened the batting in place of Ryan Rickelton, who had scored a double century in the first innings but was sidelined by a hamstring strain. Bedingham smashed an unbeaten 44 off just 30 balls, steering his team to victory in just 7.1 overs.


This win marks South Africa’s seventh consecutive Test victory, their second-longest streak in history after a nine-match winning run in 2002-2003. The result also provides ideal momentum ahead of their World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s, scheduled from June 11-15.


Pakistan began the fourth day on 213 for one, effectively two down after Saim Ayub, who was in fine form, suffered a fractured ankle while fielding on day one. Despite the wicket offering little assistance to the bowlers, South Africa managed crucial breakthroughs in the morning session. Marco Jansen dismissed Khurram Shahzad for 18, caught at point by Maharaj, while Rabada bowled Kamran Ghulam for 28 with a delivery that jagged back to hit the off-stump.


The second new ball, taken shortly after lunch, brought further success. Shan Masood was trapped leg before wicket by 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, South Africa’s youngest-ever Test player. Saud Shakeel followed, caught at second slip by Aiden Markram off Rabada for 23.


Lower-order resistance from Mohammad Rizwan (41) and Salman Agha (48) briefly delayed the inevitable, but both were eventually removed by Maharaj. He also claimed the wicket of Aamer Jamal, who struck a quickfire 34 before being dismissed.


Pakistan’s second-innings total of 478 is the highest follow-on score by a touring side in South Africa, a marked improvement from their dismal 194 in the first innings. However, it was insufficient to prevent South Africa from wrapping up a commanding series victory.


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