Shan Masood-led Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the first Test match which is scheduled to start from December 26.

Babar Azam last featured for Pakistan in the first Test against England in October. Former skipper Babar Azam has returned to the squad as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the playing XI for the Boxing Day Test against South Africa, set to be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion from Thursday.

Cricket South Africa announced their playing XI for the first Test against Pakistan. The venue for the first Test is slated to be SuperSport Park in Centurion. Bosch recently made his international debut against the same opponent in the third and final ODI of the

India have been undefeated in Boxing Day Tests against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for over a decade since 2014 across three appearances.

Will the new-look team, under veteran Rohit Sharma's leadership, be able to turn the tables on Australia for the third consecutive time in Melbourne? With the series locked at 1-1 and a place in the WTC final at stake,

The Melbourne pitch is expected to be pace-friendly for the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. The five-match Test series is evenly poised at 1-1 after three matches.