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.
Teenage fast bowler set to become South Africa’s youngest ever Test cricketer The teenage left-arm fast bowler has made a rapid rise into the professional ranks.
He takes the place of Dane Paterson, who took 5-61 in the first innings at Centurion as South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship final.
Born in Johannesburg, Maphaka was just 15 when he burst on to the scene at the 2022 U19 World Cup with three outstanding displays of quick swing bowling.
“We want to go with an extra bit of pace, even though Paterson has been superb for us,” South Africa captain Temba Bavuma explained.
