South Africa and Pakistan They will meet in the second ODI of the three-match series at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday, December 19.
After suffering a 3-wicket defeat in the opening game in PaarlThe hosts will be eager to return and keep their hopes alive for the series. On the other hand, Pakistan will try to secure the ODI leg with a win and carry momentum into the upcoming two-match Test series.
Newlands Presentation Report
Newlands Cricket Ground is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. While the new ball will offer assistance to fast bowlers, the pitch is expected to become slower as the game progresses, allowing spinners to come into play. The winning captain of the toss may choose to bat first to take advantage of early batting conditions.
Weather forecast for Cape Town
Cricket fans can expect non-stop play when South Africa takes on Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at Newlands, Cape Town, on Thursday, December 19. The weather forecast promises ideal conditions for an exciting day of cricket.
With a temperature of 25°C and a slightly warmer feeling of 27°C, players and spectators can expect pleasant weather throughout the match. A southerly wind blowing at speeds between 20 km/h and 59 km/h can add a touch of challenge for bowlers and fielders.
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In particular, there is no chance of rain or thunderstorms, and skies are forecast to remain clear, with 0% cloud cover. These conditions are expected to favor the batsmen, setting the stage for an exciting, high-scoring encounter at the iconic Newlands Stadium.
ODI Statistics and Records at Newlands
- Total matches: 47
- Matches won batting first: 30
- Matches won bowling first: 16
- Average First Inning Scores: 233
- Second Inning Average Scores: 188
- Highest total on record: 367/5 (50 Ov) for South Africa vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total on record: 43/10 (19.5 Ov) Pakistan vs West Indies
- Highest score pursued: 259/3 (47.4 Ov) for South Africa vs England
- Lowest score defended: 140/9 (50 Ov) for South Africa vs West Indies
