South Africa won the toss and chose to bat in a crucial tri-nation series match against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.
This high-stakes encounter is a must-win for both teams, as the victor secures a place in Friday’s final.
Team Changes:
Pakistan has made two changes to their lineup, with Saud Shakeel replacing Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Hasnain coming in for the injured Haris Rauf.
Meanwhile, South Africa has made four changes. Jason Smith, Eathan Bosch, Junior Dala, and Mihlali Mpongwana have been left out, while Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen, Corbin Bosch, and Keshav Maharaj return to the squad for this key fixture.
Pakistan aims to bounce back from a heavy defeat against New Zealand, drawing confidence from their previous victories over South Africa on their home soil.
Pakistan Playing XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (C), Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmad, Mohammad Hasnain.
South Africa Playing XI:
Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
