South Africa make three changes to Playing XI for second Pakistan Test

CAPE TOWN: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday revealed their Playing XI for the second Test against Pakistan, scheduled to be played here at Newlands from 3 January.

South Africa are leading the two-match series after a thrilling two-wicket victory in the opening Test in Centurion. With this victory, they confirmed their berth for the final of the World Test Championship (WTC), scheduled in June.

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The Proteas have made three changes to the Playing XI as Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj and uncapped Kwena Maphaka came into the side for Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson.

Bosch made his debut in the first Test, replacing injured Maharaj, and played a key role in South Africa’s victory with his all-round performance. Meanwhile, Paterson bagged a five-wicket haul in the first innings.

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In De Zorzi’s absence, Ryan Rickelton will join Aiden Markram at the top of the order, followed by returning Mulder. The middle order will feature skipper Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham and wicketkeeper batter Kyle Verreynne.

Meanwhile, teenage pacer Maphaka, who impressed during the white-ball series against Pakistan, will join senior pacers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen as well as returning spinner Maharaj to form Soputh Afrioca’s bowling attack.

South Africa Playing XI for the second Test against Pakistan

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka.

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