Karachi: Pakistan’s cricket team has made some changes to its lineup for the important Tri-Nation Series match against South Africa, set to take place at the National Stadium Karachi on Wednesday. Middle-order batsman Kamran Ghulam has been dropped from the team due to poor recent performances.
In Kamran Ghulam place, left-handed batsman Saud Shakeel has been added to the squad. The team has also brought back fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain, replacing Haris Rauf, who has a minor chest injury. Team officials say Rauf’s injury is not serious, and he should recover in time for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will host early next year.
It will be a semi-final match for Pakistan and South Africa. New Zealand has already qualified for the final after beating both teams earlier in the series. The winner of this match will face New Zealand in the final.
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Pakistan lost their first match to New Zealand by 78 runs. Despite a good half-century from Fakhar Zaman, the team couldn’t chase down a big target of 331 runs. South Africa also lost to New Zealand, failing to defend a target of 305 runs.
Pakistan’s Team for the Match
Pakistan’s playing XI for the match includes:
- Mohammad Rizwan (captain)
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saud Shakeel
- Tayyab Tahir
- Salman Ali Agha
- Khushdil Shah
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Naseem Shah
- Abrar Ahmed
Fans are hoping the changes will help Pakistan win and reach the final. The match is expected to be exciting, with both teams giving their all to stay in the tournament.
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