CAPE TOWN, South Africa – South Africa defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets in the second Test and swept the series 2-0.
“It’s satisfying, good old test cricket that we’re used to,” South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said. “There was something for the new-ball bowlers and then it flattened out … late on day four there was some spin and it’s what we were accustomed to growing up.”
Pakistan’s long resistance on the flat, dry pitch was largely based on a determined century from captain Shan Masood, who batted for just over six hours before falling for 145 to 18-year-old debutant Kwena Maphaka after lunch.
“Maphaka is a guy who’s super confident and wants to be in the contest,” Temba Bavuma said. “He never had his head down and always wanted to make a play for the team.”
South Africa have qualified for the final of the World Test Championship and will take on Australia in June. The Proteas have been sensational in the longest format of the game.