Pakistan to Bowl First in Decisive ODI Against South Africa
Pakistan were sent to field after losing the toss in the decisive One-Day International against South Africa at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Saturday. The three-match series stands level at 1–1, with both teams chasing victory in the final game.
Series Overview
Pakistan claimed the first ODI by two wickets in a thrilling finish, while South Africa responded with a dominant eight-wicket win in the second match. Both sides now aim to secure the trophy in this series decider.
Team News and Toss Insight
“We will bounce back strongly after the second game,” said Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi at the toss.
Shaheen confirmed that Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim Jr were rested for this fixture. Pacer Haris Rauf returns after a two-match suspension, and spinner Abrar Ahmed rejoins the squad.
Pakistan Playing XI
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Salman Agha
- Hussain Talat
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain)
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
South Africa Playing XI
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Quinton de Kock
- Tony de Zorzi
- Matthew Breetzke (captain)
- Rubin Hermann
- Donovan Ferreira
- George Linde
- Corbin Bosch
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Nandre Burger
- Nqabayomzi Peter
Author’s Summary
Pakistan fields first in the final ODI against South Africa, with the series tied 1–1 and Shaheen Afridi vowing a strong comeback in Faisalabad.