Pakistan have unveiled their taking part in XI for the much-anticipated first Check in opposition to South Africa, set to begin on December 26 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. The Boxing Day Check marks the beginning of a vital two-match collection within the 2023-25 ICC World Check Championship (WTC) cycle.
Shan Masood set to steer the Pakistan workforce
Shan Masood will lead the aspect, taking on the captaincy reins for this high-stakes contest. The workforce boasts a balanced mixture of skilled gamers and rising expertise. The batting lineup consists of stalwarts akin to Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Rizwan, who may even function the wicketkeeper.
Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel deliver youthful power to the batting line-up, whereas Salman Ali Agha supplies a further all-round possibility. The bowling unit encompasses a potent mixture of tempo and precision, with the likes of Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad spearheading the assault. All-rounder Aamer Jamal provides depth to the workforce, making certain a flexible lineup for Pakistan.
Present Check kind and former encounter
Of their earlier 5 Check matches, Pakistan registered 2 victories and confronted 3 defeats, whereas South Africa remained unbeaten, successful all 5 of their final video games.
The 2 groups final confronted off within the second Check of South Africa’s tour of Pakistan within the 2021 two-Check collection. Throughout that match, Aiden Markram emerged as South Africa’s prime performer, scoring a superb century within the second innings, whereas Mohammad Rizwan led the best way for Pakistan with an unbeaten ton of 115.
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Right here’s Pakistan’s taking part in XI for the primary Check in opposition to South Africa:
- Shan Masood (c)
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Kamran Ghulam
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Saud Shakeel
- Salman Ali Agha
- Aamer Jamal
- Naseem Shah
- Khurram Shahzad
- Mohammad Abbas
