So finally, the big day is here Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20 match! Both teams are looking strong, and we can expect some top-notch performances from both sides. Some players will be missing from the lineup, while a few familiar faces are making a comeback after a long break. You’ll get all the live updates right here, including ball-by-ball coverage of the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20 Live Score.
South Africa, meanwhile, will be without big guns like Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada and David Miller and Gerald Goetze, with Miller and Rabada out due to injuries. Quinton de Kock, however, is back in the team after reversing his retirement. Follow live updates, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecard, playing XI, and match highlights from Rawalpindi.
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South Africa 1st T20 Players News
Speaking of South Africa’s squad, we won’t be seeing Kagiso Rabada and David Miller in action today due to injuries. Aiden Markram and Gerald Coetzee are also missing from the playing XI. On the bright side, South Africa’s star batter Quinton de Kock is set to feature in today’s lineup, which is excellent news for fans.
Pakistan 1st T20 Players News
Pakistan have made a few changes to their squad as well. As we all know, their recent performances haven’t been up to the mark, and Captain Salman Agha is determined to turn things around and win this series. To strengthen the lineup, Babar Azam and Naseem Shah have been brought back into the playing XI. Fans are hoping that if Babar opens the innings, he can give the team a solid start and set the tone for the match.
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20 Match Details
The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM local time, which corresponds to 3:00 PM GMT. The action will unfold at the iconic Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, located in Rawalpindi a venue known for its energetic crowd and thrilling cricket atmosphere.
Toss winner
Pakistan Won The Toss And Opted To Bowl
Pakistan Playing 11
Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Agha(c), Usman Khan(w), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
South Africa Playing 11
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke, Donovan Ferreira(c), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rawalpindi usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball, but early on, it slightly favors the batters. There’s good pace and bounce, which gives fast bowlers a chance to get some movement with the new ball. As the game goes on, the surface tends to slow down, making it easier for batters to handle spin during the middle overs. Teams batting first generally aim for a total in the range of 160 to 180 in T20s, while those chasing often benefit from the pitch settling under the lights.
Weather Report
Rawalpindi Weather Update:
- Temperature: 24.9°C
- Humidity: 44%
- Conditions: Hazy Clouds
- Rain Chance: 0%
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20 Live Streaming Details
The series won’t be broadcast on TV in India, but you can watch it live on the Fancode app and website
South Africa gave a target of 194 runs.
