Kwena Maphaka will become South Africa’ s youngest ever Test cricketer after being handed a debut as one of three changes to their side for the second and final Test against Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town.

South Africa will have an opportunity to finally win a major cricket title at the World Test Championship, which has provided a tonic for the sport's five-day game.

South Africa revamps their cricket team for the final test against Pakistan by debuting 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka. Changes also include the return of spinner Keshav Maharaj and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder shifting to a higher batting order.

South Africa have already sealed their place in this year’s World Test Championship (WTC) final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep their momentum going in the longest format.

South Africa has announced playing XI for the final Test against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town, set to begin on January 3, 2025. South Africa won the first Test match with two wickets in hand.

Kwena Maphaka had yet to be born the first time South Africa played a Test against Pakistan at Newlands, in January 2003. On Friday he will play in that fixture and become South Africa's youngest ever debutant at 18 years and 270 days.

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Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is backing the youngster Kwena Maphaka to step up against Pakistan in the festive occasion at Newlands.