South Africa vs Pakistan 2024/25 Test series: SuperSport Park, Centurion pitch history and Test records 

We are just a few hours away from the commencement of the much-anticipated South Africa vs Pakistan Test series. This two-match rubber, part of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, will begin at the storied SuperSport Park Stadium in Centurion.

Centurion has hosted 29 Tests so far, with Pakistan failing to win any of the three Tests played here. Babar Azam and Mohammad Abbas return for the visitors. Meanwhile, a win would confirm South Africa's berth at the WTC final 2025.

Ahead of the first South Africa vs Pakistan Test, here are some important numbers you need to know from previous Tests played at the venue.

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SuperSport Park, Centurion, Test records and stats

South Africa have been quite dominant in Tests hosted by Centurion. The home side has a 23-3 win-loss record in the longest format of the game at this venue.

Pakistan will have to bring their 'A' game to the table to defeat the South African outfit.

Here's a list of some important numbers you should know from the previous Test matches hosted by this ground:

Matches played: 29

Matches won by teams batting first: 13

Matches won by teams batting second: 13

Matches tied: 0

Matches drawn: 3

Highest team total: 621 - South Africa vs. Sri Lanka, 2020

Lowest team total: 101 - England vs. South Africa, 2016

Highest successful run-chase: 251/8 - England vs. South Africa, 2000

Highest individual score: 208 - Hashim Amla (SA) vs. West Indies, 2014

Best bowling figures (innings): 7/29 - Kyle Abbott (SA) vs. Pakistan, 2013

Best bowling figures (match): 13/144 - Kagiso Rabada (SA) vs. England, 2016

Average first innings score: 327

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Supersport Park, Centurion Pitch Report

Expect pacers to rule the roost here. With some rain and dark clouds hovering around, batters need to be at their best to have something on the board. The first innings would be a bit easier to bat as compared to other innings.

The exact pitch report will be broadcast live just before the live action on Jio Cinema for the opening Centurion Test.

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SuperSport Park, Centurion, last Test match

South Africa v India - 1st Test - Source: Getty

Indian fans would remember the last Test match played at the SuperSport Park in December 2023. After all, it handed a crushing loss to the Men in Blue. Despite this, the main highlight of the event was the fabulous century by KL Rahul.

However, Dean Elgar, playing his last Test series, had an awesome say. The southpaw clubbed a match-changing 185, frustrating the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Prasidh Krishna. Owing to this, South Africa gained an immaculate lead as India got beaten by an innings and 32 runs.