South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first in the opening One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series against Pakistan at Boland Park on Tuesday.
Current Score:
South Africa are 125/4, battling to build a competitive total after losing early wickets.
Playing XIs:
Pakistan:
- Saim Ayub
- Abdullah Shafique
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK)
- Kamran Ghulam
- Salman Ali Agha
- Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
South Africa:
- Tony de Zorzi
- Ryan Rickelton
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Ottneil Baartman
- Tabraiz Shamsi
Head-to-Head Record:
In their ODI rivalry, South Africa holds a significant lead over Pakistan. The teams have clashed 83 times, with South Africa emerging victorious in 52 matches, while Pakistan has claimed 30 wins. One game ended without a result.
- Matches Played: 83
- Pakistan Wins: 30
- South Africa Wins: 52
Form Guide:
Both teams are entering the series with strong performances.
- Pakistan: The team is riding on momentum, with two consecutive 2-1 series victories against Australia and Zimbabwe.
- South Africa: The hosts are also confident, having secured a 2-1 series win over Ireland.
Recent Results:
- Pakistan: W, W, L, W, W
- South Africa: L, W, W, W, L
With South Africa at 125/4, Pakistan will look to capitalize on their position and restrict the hosts to a manageable total. The opening match promises to be an intriguing contest.
