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Here is Pakistan’s Playing XI for South Africa Tri-Series Fixture

Pakistan has made two crucial adjustments to its playing XI ahead of today’s tri-nation series encounter against South Africa, hoping to bounce back after a disappointing start to the tournament.

In the first change, fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has been drafted into the lineup to replace Haris Rauf, who sustained a muscular sprain in his lower chest wall during Pakistan’s opening match against New Zealand. Hasnain’s inclusion means that Akif Javed will have to wait longer to make his international debut.

In another change, middle-order batter Kamran Ghulam has been left out of Pakistan’s playing XI against South Africa, making way for Saud Shakeel. While the PCB has not confirmed it yet, Saud will likely slot into the opening role alongside Fakhar Zaman, with Babar Azam dropping to his favoured one-down role.

Pakistan Playing XI against South Africa:

Player
Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam
Saud Shakeel
Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk)
Salman Ali Agha
Tayyab Tahir
Khushdil Shah
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Mohammad Hasnain
Naseem Shah
Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan’s campaign got off to a rough start as they suffered a 78-run defeat to New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium. Now, with their backs against the wall, Pakistan must secure a win against South Africa to keep their tri-series hopes alive.

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