Ryan Rickelton’s Record 259 Powers South Africa to Commanding 615 Against Pakistan

South Africa's dominant batting display, led by Rickelton's career-best innings, puts Pakistan under pressure in the second Test at Newlands.

Ryan Rickelton scored a career-best 259, the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in Test cricket, batting for over 10 hours and facing 343 balls.
South Africa declared their first innings at 615 all out on Day 2, with significant contributions from Temba Bavuma (106), Kyle Verreynne (100), and Marco Jansen (62).
The 18-year-old debutant Kwena Maphaka became South Africa's youngest Test player but was dismissed for a duck, while Mohammad Abbas claimed his 100th Test wicket during the innings.
Pakistan suffered a setback as opener Saim Ayub was ruled out of the match with a fractured ankle sustained on Day 1, sidelining him for up to six weeks.
South Africa, already qualified for the World Test Championship final, aims to secure a series sweep after winning the first Test by two wickets.