Delhi: The second and last match of the two-match Test series between South Africa and Pakistan is being played at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. South Africa leads the ongoing series 1-0 after the hosts registered a sensational 2-wicket win over the visitors in the first Test at Centurion.
At the same time, in the second match, young fast bowler Kwena Mafaka created history by debuting in Test cricket for South Africa. Mafaka became South Africa’s youngest Test player when he entered the field at the age of just 18 years and 270 days.
South Africa’s youngest Test debutant:
- Kwena Mfaka – 18 years, 270 days (vs Pakistan, Cape Town, 2025)
- Paul Adams – 18 years, 340 days (vs England, Gkeberha, 1995)
- Arthur Ochse – 19 years, 1 day (vs England, Gkeberha, 1889)
- Dante Parkin – 19 years, 28 days (vs England, Cape Town, 1892)
- William Shalders – 19 years, 48 days (vs England, Cape Town, 1899)
Recently Mafaka has impressed everyone with his excellent bowling. He is a left arm fast bowler, who bowls at a speed of 145-155 kmph.
On the other hand, the South African team is currently in excellent form and is continuously performing well in Test cricket. The Proteas team became the first team to reach the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25.
At the same time, in the second test against Pakistan, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has won the toss and decided to bat first.
Playing XI of both the teams –
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verrey (wk), Marco Janssen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Mfaka.
Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Agha, Aamir Jamal, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas.