The Proteas are set to tackle Pakistan within the second of two Test matches in Cape Town this morning. 

After successful the primary Test at SuperSport Park final week, the Proteas shall be trying to wrap issues up 2-0.

Proteas trying to whitewash Pakistan

The final recreation ended up being a nailbitter, which noticed the Proteas ultimately overcome a cussed Pakistan. The hosts beat their guests by two runs with Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen the eventual heroes. The two seam bowlers steadied the ship from rocky waters and ultimately noticed the crew by means of. That win additionally noticed the South Africans e book their passage to the finals of the World Test Championships for the primary time. 

The Proteas are set to tackle Australia on the iconic birthplace of cricket, Lords in England in June this 12 months. But earlier than then, there’s the duty at hand in opposition to Pakistan. The recreation at Newlands may even be a momentous one for one participant. That is within the type of teenage quick bowler Kwena Maphaka. The teen has simply accomplished his matric exams the place he was a scholar at St. Stithians College. 

This morning Maphaka will make his Test bow for the Proteas, this earlier than even getting his matric certificates! In doing so, he’ll turn out to be the youngest participant to make a Test look for the aspect. This will crown off an unbelievable 12 months interval for him, having seen him make fairly a couple of excessive profile debuts. In 2024 he made his SA20 debut for the Paarl Royals, IPL debut for Mumbai Indians and CSA T20 Challenge for the Lions. Then internationally he made his bow for the Proteas at T20 and ODI sides. 

Maphaka to make his Test bow

Now having been drafted within the Test aspect as cowl, Maphaka will lastly get the chance to play in Proteas whites. He shall be hoping it’s a memorable one as the primary three days of the New Years Test are anticipated to be bought out. He may even be hoping it is going to be the primary of many extra in his burgeoning profession!

The first ball within the second Test between the Proteas and Pakistan is ready to for 10:30 am. How do you suppose Maphaka will do? Feel free to go away your ideas and emotions within the feedback beneath.