Welcome to the live coverage of Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan hosted at Newlands in Cape Town. The hosts come into the contest after winning the first Test as well as booking a place in the World Test Championship final,

Ryan Rickelton struck a career-best unbeaten 176 and his captain Temba Bavuma scored 106 as South Africa pummelled Pakistan’s seamers at Newlands to finish the first day of the second and final test on 316 for four on Friday.

Follow the live updates and highlights of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town.

Pakistan cricket team management has announced the playing XI for the second Test match against South Africa. In a notable change, fast bowler Naseem Shah has been replaced by Mir Hamza in the lineup.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first in Friday’s second and final test against Pakistan at a blustery Newlands as the home side seek to claim the series 2-0. "It’s hot and we expect the wicket to break up,

Willow TV is showing the South Africa vs Pakistan test series live. Every game of the South Africa vs Pakistan series will be televised on Sony Sports Network and the Sony LIV app. It is also on the JioCinema App. Free-to-air A Sports has coverage of the Test series. It will also be live streamed FREE on Ary Zap. No password required.

Rain delayed the start of the third day’s play in the first cricket test between South Africa and Pakistan with no play possible before lunch.

South Africa will have an opportunity to finally win a major cricket title at the World Test Championship, which has provided a tonic for the sport's five-day game.