The Proteas have gone for a bowling heavy line-up for Friday's second and final Test against Pakistan at Newlands with 18-year-old Kwena Maphaka making his Test debut.

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Maphaka has only bowled 60.5 overs in first class cricket and was writing his school exams a few months ago. He takes the place of Dane Paterson, who took 5-61 in the first innings at Centurion Park.

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CAPE TOWN: South Africa will give a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes to their side for the second and final Test against Pakistan starting at Newlands on Friday.  Opening batter Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out with a left thigh strain and will be replaced by all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, who will bat at number three with Ryan Rickelton moving to the opener position.  Spinner Keshav Maharaj has recover…

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SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Pakistan will look to avoid a series loss when they clash against South Africa in the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town starting on January 3. South Africa secured a place in the WTC 2025 final with a thrilling two-wicket in the first Test in Centurion and are tipped favourites to clean sweep Pakistan in the New Year's Test. The 18-year-old Kwena Maphaka has been handed his first Test cap as he replaced Dane Pate…

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CAPE TOWN: South Africa will give a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes to their side for the second and final test against Pakistan starting at Newlands on Friday.
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The Proteas have named their starting XI for the New Year’s Test against Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town starting on Friday, 3 January. For the latest Proteas news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content The Proteas have made three changes to the team that won the Boxing Day Test at Centurion by two wickets. Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson all miss out and are replaced by Wiaan Mulder, Kes…

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Die baie belowende 18-jarige linkssnelbouler Kwena Maphaka van die Lions sal van Vrydag af op Nuweland – in die tweede en laaste kriekettoets tussen Suid-Afrika en Pakistan – sy toetsbuiging maak.

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