Delhi: South African selectors have announced their playing eleven for the first Test of the 2-match Test series against Pakistan. After the T20 and ODI series, now a 2-Test series will be played between Pakistan and South Africa, the first Test of which will be played in Centurion from 26th December.
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South Africa has announced its team for the first test against Pakistan. The Proteas will be led by Temba Bavuma, while Corbyn Bosh, 30, son of former South African cricketer Tertis Bosh, will make his Test debut.
The South African team includes Tony De Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Kyle Verrey (wicketkeeper), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosh, Kagiso Rabada and Dan Patterson.
On the other hand, the Pakistani team had its first practice session in Centurion under the leadership of Test captain Shan Masood. Masood shared the strategy regarding the series with the players, after which the players did a warm-up and fielding session.
Let us tell you that the T20 series went to South Africa, whereas in the ODI series, Pakistan defeated the host team.
South Africa’s playing eleven for the first Test match against Pakistan is as follows:
Tony De Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verrey (wk), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosh, Kagiso Rabada, Dan Patterson