South Africa racked up a massive score in the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town. They put 615 runs on the board, thanks in large part to a stellar 259-run innings from opener Ryan Rickelton. When Marco Jansen came in to bat during the 121st over, Babar Azam was spotted having a chat with him.

Babar approached Jansen and gave him a long look before they engaged in a lively discussion. Neither player seemed too happy, and it was clear the exchange wasn’t exactly friendly.

Interestingly, their conversation didn’t make it onto the stump mic. Babar’s attempt to get under Jansen’s skin backfired spectacularly, as the tall all-rounder went on to score a quick fifty.

In the end, Jansen finished with 62 runs off just 54 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes, and maintaining an impressive strike rate of 114.29.

South Africa leads over Pakistan

South Africa is totally in control of the second Test against Pakistan, having pushed their score past 600 on Day 2.

Ryan Rickelton's impressive 259 runs, along with centuries from Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne, have put the hosts in a strong position in this match.

On the Pakistan side, Mohammad Abbas and Salman Afgha each took three wickets, while Mir Hamza and Khurram Shahzad picked up two apiece.

Pakistan's first innings got off to a disastrous start, losing Shan Masood (2), Kamran Ghulam (12), and Saud Shakeel (0) early on.

Babar Azam (31*) and Mohammad Rizwan (9*) will be back at it for Pakistan on Day 3 of the New Year's Test in Cape Town.

South Africa leads the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test by two wickets. This win also secured the Proteas a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which is scheduled for June 2025 at Lord's.

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