Delhi: South African selectors have announced their playing eleven for the first match 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 held in Centurion from 26th December. It will be organized as Boxing Day Test.
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Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas team for the first Test against Pakistan, while Corbin Bosh, 30, son of former South African cricketer Tertis Bosh, will make his Test debut. He is a fast bowling all-rounder, who also has good ability in batting.
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 participated in 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
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