South Africa bat first as Kwena Maphaka makes Test debut
south africa vs pakistan have already booked their place in the World Test Championship final, but will be looking to keep their impressive record against Pakistan intact
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are back in and 18-year old left-arm tearaway Kwena Maphaka will make his Test debut. He becomes the youngest player to feature in a Test for South Africa.
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All eyes will be on the Newlands pitch after it received an unsatisfactory rating when last year’s Test finished in 107 overs as a result of extreme seam movement and variable bounce. The surface appears similar to pitches at Newlands – mottled green with less grass than SuperSport Park – and despite last year, is usually good for batting on the first two days.
south africa vs pakistan announced their XI on the eve of the match and it included three changes from the side that won at SuperSport Park. Fit-again
south africa vs pakistan bat first as Kwena Maphaka makes