Pakistan to Bowl First After Losing Toss in Series-Deciding ODI Against South Africa
The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa is tied 1-1 as the teams faced off at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Saturday. Pakistan lost the toss and was asked to field first in the final match.
Series Overview
- Pakistan won the thrilling opening match by two wickets.
- South Africa responded with an emphatic eight-wicket win in the second ODI.
Team Changes and Leadership
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi expressed confidence in his side's ability to bounce back strongly after the second game. He confirmed that Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim Jr were rested for this match. Haris Rauf, returning from a two-match suspension, rejoined the squad along with spinner Abrar Ahmed.
Pakistan Squad
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Mohammed Rizwan
- Salman Agha
- Hussain Talat
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain)
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
South Africa Squad
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Quinton de Kock
- Tony de Zorzi
- Matthew Breetzke (captain)
- Rubin Hermann
- Donovan Ferreira
- George Linde
- Corbin Bosch
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Nandre Burger
- Nqabayomzi Peter
"We are confident of bouncing back strongly after the second game," said Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Summary: Pakistan lost the toss and will bowl first in a decisive ODI against South Africa, with both teams eager to clinch the series in a tied contest.