After a surprising loss to Afghanistan in their previous match, the Pakistan cricket team is set to face off against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai this Friday. Pakistan’s recent defeat to Afghanistan was a shocking upset that left not only their fans but also cricket experts and former players in dismay, questioning the team’s readiness for a prestigious tournament like the World Cup.
Afghanistan stuns Pakistan
Afghanistan turned heads with a remarkable performance in their last match, chasing down a target of 283 with eight wickets in hand and an over to spare. Pakistan’s bowlers managed to take just two wickets, and their overall bowling performance was below par.
Babar Azam back in form
On the batting front, skipper Babar Azam made a noteworthy comeback with a half-century, and opener Abdullah Shafique provided a strong start, also reaching a half-century before departing. Pakistan began the tournament with two initial victories but then faced three consecutive defeats, leaving them in fifth place on the points table.
South Africa outing in World Cup 2023
In contrast, South Africa has been in superb form, consistently performing well in each of their matches. They even set the record for the highest team total in World Cup history and have been making headlines by breaking various records in this tournament. The only blemish on their record came in an upset loss to the Netherlands, their sole defeat in the World Cup so far. With four wins to their name, South Africa has climbed to the second spot on the points table.
PAK vs SA Squad:
Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, and Mohammad Nawaz.
South Africa Squad: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (captain), Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams, Temba Bavuma, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, and Tabraiz Shamsi.
ODI World Cup 2023 Pakistan and South Africa details:
- Date: Friday, October 27
- Match Start Time: 02:00 PM IST (Toss at 01:30 PM)
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Television Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: Disney+Hotstar app and website
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