South Africa have already booked their place in the World Test Championship final, but will be looking to keep their impressive record against Pakistan intact

South Africa collapsed to 116-8 against Pakistan as fast bowler Mohammad Abbas ran riot on Day 4 of the first test as the tourists closed in on their first test win in South Africa in 18 years.

South Africa have already sealed their place in this year’s World Test Championship (WTC) final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep their momentum going in the longest format.

South Africa has announced playing XI for the final Test against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town, set to begin on January 3, 2025. South Africa won the first Test match with two wickets in hand.

Kwena Maphaka will become South Africa’s youngest ever Test cricketer after being handed a debut as one of three changes to their side for the second and final Test against Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town.

South Africa were 32 runs shy of winning the first test while Pakistan needed only two wickets for success as the contest headed to a thrilling finish on the fourth day at Centurion on Sunday.

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Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is backing the youngster Kwena Maphaka to step up against Pakistan in the festive occasion at Newlands.

Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year's World Test Championship final.