South Africa Choose to Bat First in ODI Series Decider Against Pakistan
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) against Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The series stands tied at 1-1.
Team Updates
- South Africa's Sinethemba Qeshile is out due to injury, with Lungi Ngidi replacing George Linde in the squad.
- Pakistan have rested Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim for the match.
Recent Match Highlights
In the second ODI held on November 6 in Faisalabad, South Africa defeated Pakistan by eight wickets. Pakistan scored 269 runs for nine wickets in their 50 overs batting first. South Africa chased down the target in 40.1 overs, losing only two wickets.
In the first ODI on November 4, Pakistan won by two wickets against South Africa.
Playing XI
Pakistan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Mohammed Rizwan (wicketkeeper)
- Salman Agha
- Hussain Talat
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain)
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
South Africa
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper)
- Tony de Zorzi
- Matthew Breetzke (captain)
- Rubin Hermann
- Donovan Ferreira
- George Linde
- Corbin Bosch
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Nandre Burger
- Nqabayomzi Peter
“South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the third and last ODI of the series, which is tied 1-1.”
The final match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams aim to clinch the series.
Summary: South Africa chose to bat first in the ODI decider against Pakistan with key squad changes on both sides, setting the stage for a competitive finale in a tied series.