Pakistan and South Africa skippers through the toss. — Fb/@PakistanCricketBoardRight-arm pacer Naseem Shah returns to squad.Sequence marks Rizwan’s third project as ODI captain.Markram is available in as stand-in captain in Bavuma’s absence.
South Africa selected to bat first after successful toss in opposition to Pakistan in first One Day Worldwide (ODI) of the three-match sequence being performed at Boland Park, Paarl on Wednesday.
Earlier, Pakistan introduced its enjoying XI for the opening match, that includes a mix of seasoned gamers and promising newcomers because the group appears to be like to make a robust begin to the sequence.
Proper-arm pacer Naseem Shah has returned to the squad who shall be joined by spearheads Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi.
Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique will open the batting for the Males in Inexperienced.
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This sequence marks Mohammad Rizwan’s third project as Pakistan’s ODI captain.
His management journey started in November in opposition to Australia in a three-match ODI sequence, the place he efficiently guided the group to a 2-1 sequence victory, Pakistan’s first sequence win on Australian soil in 22 years.
Rizwan’s second project was in opposition to Zimbabwe, the place the Males in Inexperienced triumphed 2-1 in a three-match ODI sequence.
Nonetheless, the beginning of the South Africa tour has not been type to Pakistan, with the group dropping the three-match T20I sequence 2-0.
Alternatively, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will miss the opening ODI in opposition to Pakistan in Paarl on Tuesday as a part of a strategic transfer to handle his workload forward of the essential two-Take a look at sequence.
Aiden Markram has been named stand-in captain for the primary match, with Bavuma anticipated to return for the rest of the sequence.
The choice underscores South Africa’s efforts to stability participant workload and readiness as they put together for main upcoming tournaments, together with the Champions Trophy 2025 and the pivotal Take a look at sequence.
The red-ball sequence carries important significance as South Africa goals to safe a spot within the World Take a look at Championship closing.
PLAYING XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(C), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen(wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi
HEAD TO HEAD
Pakistan and South Africa have performed a complete of 83 ODI matches. Of those, Pakistan gained 30, whereas South Africa claimed victories 52 occasions. One match ended with out outcomes.
Matches performed: 83Pakistan gained: 30South Africa gained: 52FORM GUIDE
Pakistan will carry ahead their successful momentum after clinching back-to-back ODI sequence victories in opposition to Australia and Zimbabwe, each by a 2-1 margin.
Equally, South Africa are additionally driving a successful momentum, having triumphed of their earlier sequence in opposition to Eire 2-1.
