Proteas win the toss against Pakistan as both teams opt for all-pace attacks in bowler-friendly conditions.
Proteas have won the toss and have put in Pakistan to bat first.
Temba Bavuma chose to include Pakistan despite the beautiful skies and the dark clouds that were lingering on the outskirts. On their most recent tour, Pakistan was bowled out for 181 on the opening day when they batted first here. This team’s captain, Shan Masood, who played for that team, stated that he thought the surface was one where you could get good shots.
Two days before the Test, South Africa revealed their lineup, going all-pace. Corbin Bosch makes his debut, while Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Dane Paterson complete the assault.
Mohammad Abbas, who has been out of the Test team for three years, Khurram Shahzad, who has recovered from a rib ailment, Naseem Shah, and Aamer Jamal round out Pakistan’s all-pace attack. Shan Masood and Saim Ayub will open after Abdullah Shafique is dropped from the side.
To guarantee a spot in the World Test Championship final, South Africa needs to win just one more game.
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (capt), David Bedingham. Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson
Pakistan: Shan Masood (capt), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel. Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas