South Africa vs Pakistan lineups
Predicted XIs: each side's last XI until the toss confirms them
South AfricaXI from 27 Oct v Australia
Aiden Markram Batsman, right hand bat, right arm offbreak
2
David Bedingham Wicketkeeper, right hand bat
3
Temba Bavuma (c) Middle Order Batter, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
4
Matthew Breetzke Batsman, right hand bat
5
Ryan Rickelton (wk)Wicketkeeper, left hand bat
6
Wiaan Mulder Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
7
Marco Jansen Allrounder, right hand bat, left arm fast
8
Gerald Coetzee Allrounder, right hand bat, right arm fast
9
Kagiso Rabada Bowler, left hand bat, right arm fast
PakistanXI from 9 Sep v England
Saim Ayub Top Order Batter, left hand bat, right arm offbreak
2
Abdullah Shafique Batsman, right hand bat, right arm offbreak
3
Shan Masood Batsman, left hand bat, right arm fast medium
4
Babar Azam (c) Batsman, right hand bat, right arm offbreak
5
Saud Shakeel Batsman, left hand bat, slow left arm orthodox
6
Mohammad Abbas Bowler, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
7
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Mohammad Ali Bowler, right hand bat, right arm fast medium
South Africa vs Pakistan Questions
When is South Africa vs Pakistan?
South Africa vs Pakistan starts at 08:30 UK time on Friday 3 January 2025, at Newlands, Cape Town.
What is the South Africa vs Pakistan head to head?
South Africa have won 6 and Pakistan 3 of their 9 meetings.
What is South Africa's recent form?
South Africa's last five, newest first: W W L W W.
What is Pakistan's recent form?
Pakistan's last five, newest first: L L L W L.
What is a good score at Newlands?
The first innings has averaged 279 over the last 7 Test matches at Newlands, the side batting first winning 57% of them.