South Africa and Pakistan will face off in the opening match of their three-match T20I series on Tuesday at Kingsmead, Durban. This series promises to deliver thrilling action as both teams look to build momentum in the shortest format of the game.
South Africa, currently high on confidence after sweeping the two-match series against Sri Lanka, will look to build on the momentum. They will be led by Heinrich Klaasen amid the presence of experienced players David Miller and Reeza Hendricks. South African squad is filled with talent as they look forward to having a good start.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will see the return of Babar Azam, who had been rested for the Zimbabwe series. Pakistan enter the series with a full-strength squad having a blend of experienced players and emerging stars. Pakistan's strength lies in their strong top-order batting, with Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and powerful hitter Usman Khan. The bowling department, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and supported by the likes of Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, provides the team with the perfect balance.
HEAD TO HEAD
Matches: 23
South Africa: 10
Pakistan: 12
Abandoned: 1
South Africa Probable XI: Heinrich Klaasen (c&wk), Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Donovan Ferriera/Matthew Breetzke, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman,George Linde, Patrick Kruger
Pakistan Probable XI: Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi/Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf