Kwena Maphaka makes debut in SA’s second Test match against Pakistan

South Africa’s 18-year-old fast bowler, Kwena Maphaka, will make his Test debut for the Protea men when the second cricket Test against Pakistan starts in Cape Town today.

Maphaka replaces Dane Paterson in the starting 11 and is one of three changes to the team.

The other changes are Wiaan Mulder coming in for Tony De Zorzi, while Keshav Maharaj replaces Corbin Bosch.

PLAYER UPDATE 🗞️

Proteas Men’s batter Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of the second Test against Pakistan at WSB Newlands in Cape Town due to a left thigh strain.

He sustained the injury while fielding on day three of the first Test at SuperSport Park, and subsequent scans… pic.twitter.com/KiiMs2K0uk

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) January 2, 2025

The Proteas are leading the two-test series one-nil and have already qualified for the world test championship final later this year.