South Africa will kick off their campaign in the fourth edition of the World Test Championship with the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan.
Africa have named a relatively young squad that does not have a great deal of experience when it comes to playing Test matches in Pakistan.
The Proteas will open the batting with Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton and would hope for them to click and provide a solid platform for the middle-order batters to capitalize on.
Markram would look for a good amount of support from his opening partner, Ryan Rickelton, who would himself want to have a good outing as a batter in the opening game of the series.
The likes of Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brevis are still finding their feet at the Test level and would look to get a big score in the first match itself to get a little bit of pressure of their back
One of the biggest strengths that the Proteas have leading into the Test series against Pakistan is that the team has a deep batting lineup, which extends to number eleven, with players like Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada capable of handling themselves.
Bowlers: Prenelan Subrayen, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada
South Africa is expected to go into the match with at least two specialist spinners in the form of Prenelan Subrayen and Senuran Muthusamy, with Keshav Maharaj joining the squad for the second Test.
Along with the duo, the team will also be able to avail the services of fast bowling all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, who has been in good form with the bat of late and can also contribute handsomely with the ball.
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