The highly anticipated Pakistan vs. South Africa T20 series begins tonight in Durban.
Pakistan has announced its playing XI, featuring key returns as Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi rejoin the squad after resting during the Zimbabwe series. Mohammad Rizwan will lead the team, taking on the roles of both captain and wicketkeeper, while vice-captain Salman Ali Agha will miss the first match.
The squad includes spinners Abrar Ahmed and all-rounder Jahandad Khan, with a pace attack led by Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abbas Afridi. The middle order features Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, and Irfan Khan Niazi, while aggressive opener Saim Ayub will aim for a solid start.