Top-ranked South Africa seeks 2nd whitewash of home summer series in 3rd test versus Pakistan

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa begins the third test against Pakistan at Centurion on Friday looking to wrap up its second series whitewash of the home summer and put daylight between itself and the rest of the chasing pack in the ICC test rankings.

South Africa beat New Zealand 2-0 in a brief series in January and, having already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead against Pakistan, it is assured of a $450,000 check as it’s guaranteed to hold the No. 1 ranking when the ICC hands out annual prize money on April 1.

Victory in the third test would give South Africa a 10-point lead over second-ranked England.

06:44ET 21-02-13

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