South Africa has decided to make some big changes in their team. Matthew Breetzke, who scored 150 runs in his first match, will now bat at No. 3 instead of opening. Tony de Zorzi will start the batting alongside captain Temba Bavuma. Another important change is that Heinrich Klaasen is coming in for Jason Smith. Klaasen will also be the wicketkeeper instead of Kyle Verreynne, who will play as a batter.
Changes in South Africa’s Bowling
South Africa has also made two changes in their bowling attack. Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj are replacing Mihlali Mpongwana and Junior Dala. Join bpexch app for more cricket news.
Lungi Ngidi, who played the first match but bowled only seven overs, is back and ready to perform better.
Pakistan’s Team Updates
Pakistan has also made some changes! Saud Shakeel is back in the team after last playing an ODI in November 2023.
He replaces Kamran Ghulam and will bat at No. 3. Unfortunately, fast bowler Haris Rauf is injured and won’t play. Mohammad Hasnain is taking his place in the team.
Karachi’s Pitch Challenge
The match moved to Karachi after the first two games had been played in Lahore. The pitch in Karachi might be trickier for batters, so both teams have added more spin bowlers. The ball may turn a lot, making it harder to hit big shots.
Pakistan’s Playing XI
- Fakhar Zaman
- Babar Azam
- Saud Shakeel
- Mohammad Rizwan (captain)
- Salman Agha
- Tayyab Tahir
- Khusdil Shah
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Naseem Shah
- Abrar Ahmed
South Africa’s Playing XI
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- Tony de Zorzi
- Matthew Breetzke
- Kyle Verreynne
- Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper)
- Wiaan Mulder
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Corbin Bosch
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
- Tabraiz Shamsi
A High-Stakes Match!
Both teams are ready for a thrilling battle. Pakistan will chase after South Africa’s total in this do-or-die match.
Will Pakistan’s bowlers stop South Africa from scoring big? Or will South Africa’s batters take control? Cricket lovers, don’t miss this exciting game!
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