South Africa Playing 11 for Pakistan 2nd Test announced; Corbin Bosch dropped

The South Africa national cricket team has revealed their playing XI for the second and final Test against the Pakistan national cricket team. Notably, the Temba Bavuma-led team made three changes to their playing XI, leaving out Corbin Bosch, who made an impressive debut in the first Test match.

South Africa leads 1-0 in the series following a dramatic two-wicket win in the first Test against Pakistan. Chasing a target of 148, South Africa found themselves in a challenging position at 99 for 8, but Kagiso Rabada (31) and Marco Jansen guided the team to victory with a match-winning 51-run partnership.

The victory also booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma made significant contributions with the bat for South Africa. Rabada and Jansen also played a crucial role with the ball in the match. The hosts will be eager to clean-sweep the series.

South Africa Announces Playing XI for Upcoming New Year Test vs Pakistan

South Africa announced their playing XI for the second Test against Pakistan, starting on January 3 at Newlands, Cape Town. The team made several changes, with Kwena Maphaka making his Test debut. Maphaka replaced Dane Paterson, who has been rested after his match-winning performance.

All-rounder Wiaan Mulder came in for Tony de Zorzi, who will miss out due to a left thigh strain and is being rested as a precaution. Keshav Maharaj replaced Corbin Bosch in the spin department. Mulder will bat at No. 3 in the upcoming match, while Ryan Rickelton will move in the batting order.

South Africa’s playing XI for the second Test against Pakistan

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

We Stand Extremely Proud of Our Proteas Men - CSA Chief Executive Officer

CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki expressed immense pride in the Proteas Men for qualifying for the World Test Championship Final at Lord's in London. Moseki praised the team's progress over the past 18 months, congratulating coach Shukri Conrad and the players for their achievement.

“Today, we stand extremely proud of our Proteas Men after their exceptional achievement of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final,” Pholetsi Moseki said.

“Their achievement is a monumental one and illustrates the progress they have made over the past 18 months, so a hearty congratulations to coach Shukri Conrad and his team."

“Journeys such as these, over a period of time, are never easy, but Temba and his team have shown outstanding determination, commitment to excellence, and hunger to succeed as they reached the top of the world ranking.

“We can now look forward to an exciting six months ahead as our boys prepare to take the field at the home of cricket in London.”