Pakistan have unveiled their taking part in XI for the much-anticipated first Take a look at in opposition to South Africa, set to begin on December 26 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. The Boxing Day Take a look at marks the beginning of an important two-match sequence within the 2023-25 ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) cycle.
Shan Masood set to steer the Pakistan staff
Shan Masood will lead the aspect, taking on the captaincy reins for this high-stakes contest. The staff boasts a balanced mixture of skilled gamers and rising expertise. The batting lineup consists of stalwarts resembling Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Rizwan, who may even function the wicketkeeper.
Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel carry youthful vitality to the batting line-up, whereas Salman Ali Agha offers a further all-round choice. The bowling unit includes 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 staff, making certain a flexible lineup for Pakistan.
Present Take a look at type and former encounter
Of their earlier 5 Take a look at matches, Pakistan registered 2 victories and confronted 3 defeats, whereas South Africa remained unbeaten, profitable all 5 of their final video games.
The 2 groups final confronted off within the second Take a look at of South Africa’s tour of Pakistan within the 2021 two-Take a look at sequence. 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 Take a look at 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