South Africa have made three changes after winning the toss in IND vs SA 2nd Test in Cape Town. The hosts, who would be eyeing to replicate the Centurion performance, have handed debut to youngster Tristan Stubbs.
Tristan has come in place of skipper Temba Bavuma, who has been ruled out due to hamstring injury. Meanwhile, pacer Lungi Ngidi have made a comeback in Test side in place of Gerald Coetzee, who is also out due to injury.
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The Newlands pitch will provide assist to spinners as the game progress and hence Keshav Maharaj has been roped in. Keegan Petersen has been dropped to make way for the spinner.
Notably, the hosts are leading the series 1-0 and have an opportunity to extend their lead in WTC Points Table with a win in Cape Town.
South Africa XI: Dean Elgar(c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
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