Sun Jan 05 19:04:46 UTC 2025: ## South Africa Dominates Pakistan in Test Match Thriller
**Johannesburg, January 7, 2025** – South Africa secured a resounding victory over Pakistan in the second Test, wrapping up the match on Day 4. A monumental first innings total of 615/10, fueled by Ryan Rickelton’s impressive 259 and Temba Bavuma’s century (106), set the stage for South Africa’s triumph. Mohammad Abbas and Salman Agha took three wickets each for Pakistan but were unable to stem the flow of runs.
Pakistan’s response in their first innings was a disappointing 194/10, with Babar Azam’s 58 being the top score. Kagiso Rabada (3/55) and Keshav Maharaj (2/14) spearheaded South Africa’s bowling attack, dismantling the Pakistani batting order.
Despite facing a significant deficit, Pakistan showed some fight in their second innings. Shan Masood played a magnificent innings, scoring a century (102), while Babar Azam contributed 81 runs. However, this resistance proved insufficient, and Pakistan were eventually bowled out, falling 208 runs short of South Africa’s first-innings total. The South Africans then completed a quick victory in their second innings, ending the match before the start of Day 5. The match highlighted South Africa’s batting prowess and their effective bowling strategy, leaving Pakistan with a significant challenge to overcome in the series.
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