PAK vs SA Head To Head Record Ahead Of The 2nd Test in Cape Town

Abhinav Tyagi

Pakistan vs South Africa Head to Head- (Source:@MufadalVohra/X.com)Pakistan vs South Africa Head to Head- (Source:@MufadalVohra/X.com)

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South Africa will lock horns against Pakistan on January 3 for the 2nd and final Test of the series at the Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town. The Proteas are eyeing a whitewash as they registered a narrow 2-wicket win in the first Test to become the first team to qualify for the WTC 2025 final. 

Pakistan, on the other hand, would look to avoid a whitewash and level the series. Ahead of the crucial second Test, let's look at the head-to-head record of both teams. 

PAK vs SA Head-To-Head Records In Tests

Matches
South Africa Won
Pakistan Won
Draws
Tied
2916670

South Africa have dominated red-ball encounters against Pakistan as they boast a handsome win percentage of 55.17. Meanwhile, Pakistan, on the other hand, have a win percentage of just 20.6%. 

The proteas have been more dominant at home as they have won 13 matches at home out of their 16 wins. Meanwhile, Pakistan have just 3 wins at home. 

PAK vs SA Head-To-Head Records In Tests In South Africa

Matches
South Africa Won
Pakistan Won
Draws
161321

South Africa have been a superior team at home as expected. The Proteas boast a win percentage of 81.25% at home. While, Pakistan are still looking for their 3rd win on Proteas soil.

Pakistan last registered a win in South Africa during their 2006/07 tour to the Proteas. They came close to their 2nd win in the first match of the ongoing tour but fell short. 

PAK vs SA Head-To-Head Records In Tests In Cape Town

Matches
South Africa Won
Pakistan Won
Draws
4
4
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Out of the 29 Test matches played between Pakistan and South Africa, only four matches have been played in Cape Town. It is worth noting that all four matches have been won by the Proteas. Meanwhile, Pakistan are still in search of their first win. 

PAK vs SA: What Happened When They Last Played A Test?

The last time Pakistan and South Africa played a Test match was the Boing Day game at the Supersport Park in Centurion. It was a nail-biting game as Proteas registered a two-wicket win to qualify for WTC 2025 finals.

Notably, Pakistan, batting first, put 211 runs on the board. In reply, the Proteas took a 90-runs lead and tumbled for 301 runs. In the second innings, the Shan Masood-led side bounced back and set a small target of 148 runs on the board.

However, Mohammad Abbas breathed fire and his six-wicket haul restricted the Proteas to 99/8 at one point. However, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada stitched a crucial stand and won the match for their team.