SaralnamaSouth Africa defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the second Test at Rawalpindi. The two-match series ended in a 1-1 draw. Keshav Maharaj was named Player of the Match for his 9 wickets and 30 runs. Senuram Muthusamy became Player of the Series with 11 wickets and 106 runs. Pakistan scored 333 in their first innings. South Africa replied with 404. Pakistan collapsed to 138 in their second innings. South Africa chased down the 67-run target, scoring 73/2. Simon Harmer took 6 wickets in Pakistan's second innings, reaching 1000 first-class wickets. Captain Dean Elgar scored 42 as South Africa won easily. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 02:25 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- South Africa defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the second Test at Rawalpindi on 25 Jan 2024
- The two-match series ended in a 1-1 draw
- Keshav Maharaj was named Player of the Match for his 9 wickets and 30 runs