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South Africa Opts to Bowl in First Test Against Pakistan at Centurion

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By Web Desk Published December 26, 2024 2 Min Read
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On the opening day of the first test at Centurion, South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan, targeting early gains with a robust pace attack.

South Africa won the toss and put Pakistan into bat on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Thursday, hoping to make early inroads with an all-out pace attack. https://t.co/hDz0qCy9qF https://t.co/hDz0qCy9qF

— Reuters Sports (@ReutersSports) December 26, 2024

In eyeing a spot in next year’s World Test Championship final, South Africa knows that securing at least one win in this two-test series against Pakistan is crucial. “It was a challenging choice, but we want to capitalize on the new ball,” remarked South Africa captain Temba Bavuma. The Centurion pitch is known for its favourable seam conditions.

Breaking news from Centurion! 🇵🇰❤️ Pakistan takes the bat as South Africa puts them in for the first Test match. Excitement is in the air! #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/ooSAhTkt0Q

— Pro Cricket PK🇵🇰 (@Pro_CricketPK) December 26, 2024

The hosts announced their lineup on Tuesday, featuring debutant 30-year-old fast bowler Corbin Bosch. He joins Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Dane Paterson, who are stepping in due to several injuries among the national fast bowlers.

Pakistan’s team selection also reflects a strategic choice, opting for no specialist spinner. Their attack includes Mohammad Abbas, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, and Khurram Shahzad. After three years, Abbas returns to test cricket, Naseem rejoins the team after a recent omission, and Shahzad recovers from injuries sustained during the last series against England.

“The last few encounters here have seen us succeed with a seam-focused strategy since the pitch doesn’t support spin bowling,” Bavuma explained.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood concurred, noting the pitch’s bias towards seamers and the scoring opportunities it presents. “It’s about choosing the right deliveries and securing a solid first-innings total,” he said.

Boxing Day Test at Centurion. Let's Go💥

South Africa opt to BOWL first as Bosch is set for Test Debut while Babar & Abbas are back in XI for Pakistan#SAvPAK #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/uww82gzAZv

— All Rounder's Den (ARD) (@AllRoundersDen) December 26, 2024

Babar Azam returns to the lineup, partnering with opener Saim Ayub, who recently hit two centuries in Pakistan’s 3-0 ODI series win over South Africa.

South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first against Pakistan in the first Test in Centurion.

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— ThePapare (@ThePapareSports) December 26, 2024
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