South Africa Faces Pakistan in Test Series

South Africa has opted for an all-pace bowling attack in the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion, a crucial match for their World Test Championship ambitions. Winning at least one of the upcoming two Tests would secure South Africa a spot in the championship final. Captain Temba Bavuma highlighted the pressure and expectations surrounding the series, emphasizing the team's focus on fundamentals to achieve a 2-0 series victory. Corbin Bosch, making his Test debut, joins a lineup of experienced fast bowlers including Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen. The Centurion pitch is known to favor fast bowlers, making this strategy particularly relevant. Historically, Pakistan has struggled in Test matches in South Africa, winning only two out of 15 encounters since 1995.