South Africa vs Pakistan: With a clean sweep in the two-match Test series against South Africa, Pakistan has not only faced a setback but has also negatively impacted Team India. The Indian squad, which previously lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and missed out on the World Test Championship final, has now dropped behind South Africa in the latest ICC Test team rankings following its defeat to Pakistan in the second Test held in Cape Town.
Pakistan able only to set a target of 58 runs
In that match, South Africa triumphed over Pakistan by 10 wickets. Pakistan set a modest target of 58 runs for South Africa, which was achieved without losing a wicket. In the first innings, South Africa scored 615 runs, while Pakistan managed only 194 runs, leading to a follow-on. In their second innings, Pakistan scored 478 runs.
South Africa’s victory over Pakistan caused problems for India
South Africa’s victory in the Cape Town Test had two significant consequences: first, Pakistan was clean swept, losing the series 0-2, and second, India’s position in the ICC Test rankings slipped.
⚪️🟢 Davids Beddingham (44*) and Aiden Markram (14*) wrap it up inside 8 overs and the Proteas take victory here at WSB Newlands Stadium. We also win the Test series against Pakistan 2-0 🫡
Cape Town, it’s been an absolute pleasure 💚💛
#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/7L9EJ4zqd6
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) January 6, 2025
First two teams of the point table
South Africa has now overtaken India, which previously held the second position behind Australia. Following the Cape Town Test, Australia ascended to the top of the rankings with 126 rating points, while South Africa moved to second with 112 rating points, leaving India in third place with 109 rating points.