Predicting Pakistan’s Playing XI for their clash against South Africa in ODI Tri-series

The hosts Pakistan will take on South Africa in the third match of the ongoing Tri-Nation series. The game will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 12, at 2:30 PM (IST). The game will be a virtual semi-final for both teams as they have lost their respective previous matches against New Zealand. 

Mohammad Rizwan’s Pakistan are enjoying a brilliant run of form in their last five ODI appearances, with four wins and only one defeat. They defeated South Africa by a clean sweep margin of 3-0 in the three-match ODI series in South Africa. The men in green will aim to continue their winning streak against the Proteas with a win in this game. 

Having said that, here we’ll look at the predicted playing XI of Pakistan for their next Tri-Nation series clash against South Africa. 

Openers:

The Pakistan management will look ahead to go with the unchanged opening pair of the blistering batter Fakhar Zaman, alongside the star batter Babar Azam. Fakhar Zaman scored 84 runs off just 69 balls, with seven fours and four sixes in the previous game against New Zealand. 

However, Babar Azam failed to live up to the expectations in the last game but he can make a strong comeback in the upcoming game against Temba Bavuma’s men. His knock will play a crucial role in building a foundation to post a big score for Pakistan. 

Middle Order:

The middle order of the hosts will start with the number three batter Kamran Ghulam, who has some amazing credentials to his name in domestic cricket. He has also a knack for scoring some big runs for his side at the highest level of the game. 

Ghulam will be followed by the Pakistan skipper and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, who can play a vital role with the bat and behind the wickets as well. Besides these two, the domestic veteran Tayyab Tahir can also play a crucial role with the bat as the middle-order batter. 

All-Rounders:

The duo of Salman Ali Agha and Khushdil Shah can be selected as an all-rounder pair in Pakistan’s playing XI. Salman Agha scored crucial 40 runs, with two fours and a six in the previous game against New Zealand. He can also play a crucial role with the ball for his side. 

Agha will be accompanied by Khushdil Shah who can also contribute both with the bat and the ball. Shah could score some crucial runs in the lower order. 

Bowlers:

Pakistan’s bowling attack is expected to include three out-and-out pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Hasnain, alongside the specialist spinner Abrar Ahmed. Hasnain might replace the injured Haris Rauf, who is expected to be ruled out for the remainder of the series.

Shaheen Afridi scalped 3 wickets in the last, alongside Abrar Ahmed’s 2 wickets. Naseem Shah was quite expensive with the ball but he is expected to make his comeback in the next match. Hasnain can also leave a good impact with the new ball during the powerplay overs.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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