Left-handed opener Ryan Rickelton struck his second test century with an unbeaten 106 as South Africa reached 184 for three at tea on the first day of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday.

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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,

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South Africa ended the day at 316 for four, with Rickelton unbeaten on 176 and Bavuma dismissed for 106 shortly before stumps.

South Africa have already sealed their place in this year’s World Test Championship (WTC) final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep their momentum going in the longest format.

Saim Ayub had hit two centuries (both in ODIs) in his last four International matches. Ayub has been in good form and would have been vital for Pakistan in the Newlands Test, however, his ankle injury has ruled him out of the second Test.

Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma hit centuries and batted South Africa into a strong position on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday.

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Bavuma recorded the fourth Test hundred of a career in which he has made 24 half-centuries. He was out 15 minutes before the close, caught behind off occasional off-spinner Agha. He hit nine fours and two sixes in a 179-ball innings.