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 captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first in Friday’s second and final test against Pakistan at a blustery Newlands as the home side seek to claim the series 2-0. "It’s hot and we expect the wicket to break up,

Kwena Maphaka holds the record for being the youngest player to represent South Africa in test cricket. He began his test career at the age of 18 years and 270 days, making his debut against Pakistan in the second test of the series at Cape Town in 2025.