South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1, Live Score Updates: South Africa Skipper Temba Bavuma Wins Toss, Opts To Bat vs Pakistan

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1, Live Updates: After qualifying for the World Test Championship final, South Africa will again take on Pakistan in the second Test in Cape Town. The Proteas registered a two-wicket over Pakistan in the first Test and gained an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match match series. The hosts are now playing for a clean sweep. Earlier on Sunday, chasing a tricky target of 148 at SuperSport Park in Centurion, the Proteas were 99 for 8 at one stage. Kagiso Rabada (31) and Marco Jansen (16) shared an unbeaten stand of 51 runs to take the hosts home. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Shan Masood (C), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder (IN FOR TONY DE ZORZI), Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (C), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Kwena Maphaka (IN FOR CORBIN BOSCH).

TOSS - South Africa have won the coin flip and have elected to BAT first.

With both teams evenly matched, the stakes couldn’t be higher, setting the stage for what promises to be another thrilling contest. Will South Africa stamp their authority and complete a commanding clean sweep, or can Pakistan rise to the challenge and level the series with a statement victory? The anticipation is building, and the answers await as we bring you the Toss shortly. Stay tuned, it’s all about to unfold!

For Pakistan, there’s still everything to play for. Despite falling short in the Boxing Day Test, they showcased moments of brilliance and came tantalizingly close to victory before faltering in critical moments.