3 Players to watch out for in PAK vs SA 1st Test

3 Players to watch out for in PAK vs SA 1st Test (Photo Source: Twitter/X)

South Africa (SA) are all set to host Pakistan (PAK) as they continue the ongoing multi-format series after the conclusion of three ODI matches. Both sides will now take on each other across two Test matches. The first Test of the series will get underway on Thursday, December 26, at the SuperSport Park, in Centurion. 

Ahead of the series, there could be many players who could stand out and go on to be star performers for their respective sides in the 1st Test, and in this list, we will take a look at the top three players to watch out for in the PAK vs SA first Test. 

Three players to watch out for in the first SA vs PAK Test:

3. Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj (Twitter)

Star South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj could be a player that Pakistan will look to watch out for in the first Test of the series. Keshav Maharaj has been in impeccable form for the Proteas in the longest format in 2024, and his presence in the side for the first Test would be highly beneficial for the Proteas. 

In his last six matches, Maharaj has managed to take 35 wickets to his name and has maintained an economy of 2.77 runs. South Africa will depend a lot on Maharaj and hope for the best of performances from the star spinner in the first Test of the series.

2. David Bedingham

David Bedingham. (Photo Source: X/Twitter)

South Africa opener David Bedingham could be another player who could make a significant impact. Bedingham has been especially impactful for the Proteas, and he could go on to be a real problem for Pakistan in the first Test of the series. The 30-year-old’s wicket could be sought after as South Africa and Pakistan lock horns in the first Test.

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It is worth noting that in his last 10 matches, David Bedingham has managed to score 552 runs to his name and has maintained an average of 34.5 runs as well. If the 30-year-old manages to propel the hosts to a good start, it could pose some big problems for Pakistan.

1. Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan. (Source – Getty Images)

Ace Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan could be a player from Pakistan who could be an impactful player in the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan. It is worth noting that Rizwan has played some brilliant cricket in 2024, and he will look to put in another good performance in the upcoming first Test of the series as well. 

In six Tests, Mohammad Rizwan has managed to score 509 runs to his name and has been a real asset for Pakistan. The side will hope for a good showing from Rizwan and will look to get off to a good start to the Test series.