South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first in the second and final Test against Pakistan at Newlands. The home team aims to secure their series victory. South Africa included debutant fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, the youngest player in the country's Test history. Pakistan made a single change, bringing in seamer Mir Hamza.
won the toss and elected to bat first in today’s second and final Test against Pakistan at a blustery Newlands as the home side seeks to claim the series 20.
South Africa handed a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes to their side from the tense two-wicket win in the first test in Pretoria.
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