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SA vs IND 2023 2nd Test: Newlands Cape Town Pitch Report, Last Test Match Scorecard and Test Records

Cape Town Cricket Stadium will host 2nd match of South Africa vs India 2023 Test series.

Rahul Chauhanby Rahul Chauhan
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Newlands Cape Town, SA vs IND 2023 Test

Newlands Cape Town

With the defeat in the Centurion Test match, the Indian side missed the opportunity to secure their first-ever Test series win in South Africa. Now, their best chance is to draw the series, and if they manage to do so, it would still be a remarkable feat. India has only drawn a Test series in the Rainbow Nation once before, under the leadership of MS Dhoni in 2010. The upcoming 2nd Test of the series will be held at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town

Newlands, Cape Town, holds a rich cricketing history, having hosted Test matches since 1889. Previously, India has played in six Test matches at the venue but is yet to secure a victory here. Out of these 6 encounters against South Africa, India managed to draw two Tests while suffered defeats in the remaining four matches.

Newlands Cricket Ground Test Records

To date, Newlands, Cape Town, has witnessed a total of 59 Test matches, all featuring South Africa. Among these contests, the Proteas side won 27 times and faced defeat in 21 matches. The venue has been favorable for the team who bowl first here.

  • Total matches played: 59
  • Matches won by the team batting first: 18
  • Matches won by the team bowling first: 30
  • Matches ended on a draw/no result: 11
  • Highest team score in 1st innings: England – 629/6d vs South Africa, 2016
  • Highest team score in 2nd innings: South Africa – 651/10 vs Australia, 2009
  • Highest team score in 3rd innings: South Africa – 473/10 vs Australia, 2002
  • Highest team score in 4th innings: West Indies – 354/5 vs South Africa, 2004
  • Lowest team score while batting 1st: New Zealand – 45 vs South Africa, 2013
  • Lowest team score while batting 2nd: South Africa – 47 vs England, 1889
  • Lowest team score while batting 3rd: South Africa – 43 vs England, 1889
  • Lowest team score while batting 4th: South Africa – 35 vs England, 1899
  • Average 1st innings total: 235
  • Average 2nd innings total: 292
  • Average 3rd innings total: 234
  • Average 4th innings total: 163
  • Best bowling figures for a spinner: John Briggs (ENG) – 8/11 vs SA, 1889
  • Best bowling figures for a pacer: JJ Ferris (ENG) – 7/37 vs South Africa, 1892
  • Highest score by a batsman: Stephen Fleming (NZ) – 262(423) vs South Africa, 2006

Newlands Cape Town Pitch Report for SA vs IND 2nd Test

Cape Town Cricket Stadium has an average 1st innings score of 235 while in the 2nd innings, the average score inclines to 292. This suggests that the batting first side usually faces challenges at the Cape Town pitch. So, the Toss winner in the 2nd SA vs IND Test match is likely to bowl first. It is the pacers’ venue and the spinners’ role is going to be minimal here.

Newlands Cape Town Last Test Match Scorecard (Before SA vs IND 2023 Test)

The most recent Test match at Cape Town pitch took place during the 2021-22 Test series between South Africa and India. It was the 3rd Test of the series, which commenced on January 11, 2022. India, after winning the toss, opted to bat first and performed well in the first half of the match. However, South Africa took control in the 3rd and 4th innings of the match. In the end, the hosts won this Test by 7 wickets and also clinched the series by 2-1.

IND 1st Inns: 223-10 (77.3)
Virat Kohli: 79(201) Kagiso Rabada: 22 – 4 – 73 – 4
Cheteshwar Pujara: 43(77) Marco Jansen: 18 – 6 – 55 – 3
SA 1st Inns: 210-10 (76.3)
Keegan Peterson: 72(166) Jasprit Bumrah: 23.3 – 8 – 42 – 5
Temba Bavuma: 28(52) Mohammed Shami: 16 – 4 – 39 – 2
IND 2nd Inns: 198-10 (67.3)
Rishabh Pant: 100(139) Marco Jansen: 19.3 – 6 – 36 – 4
Virat Kohli: 29(143) Lungi Ngidi: 14 – 5 – 21 – 3
SA 2nd Inns: 212-3 (63.3)
Keegan Peterson: 82(113) Shardul Thakur: 11 – 3 – 22 – 1
Rassie van der Dussen: 41*(95) Mohammed Shami: 15 – 3 – 41 – 1
South Africa won by 7 wickets
Rahul Chauhan

Rahul Chauhan

A sports enthusiast who follows Cricket and Football. I have been writing for SportsTime247 since 2019. I like to find stats and sometimes write articles regarding fantasy tips.

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