SA vs PAK: After losing the T20I series but bouncing back in the ODIs, Pakistan and South Africa are set to clash in a two-match Test series. The Proteas are just one win away from securing their spot in the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023每25 cycle, set to be held at Lord's in 2025.?
The Test matches will be played at two different venues and times. Indian fans can catch the live telecast of the South Africa vs Pakistan on Sports18 Network, with live streaming available on the JioCinema app and website in India.
Pakistan's tour of South Africa began on a disappointing note, with the Proteas sweeping the T20I series 2-0. However, under Mohammad Rizwan's leadership, Pakistan bounced back in spectacular fashion during the ODI series, achieving their first-ever whitewash over South Africa in ODI cricket on their home turf.?
In the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings, South Africa leads with 63.33 percentage points. A win in the first Test will boost their tally to 66.66%, securing their place in the WTC final. Even if they lose the second Test, their percentage will only drop to 61.11%, still enough to qualify. The same scenario applies if they lose the first Test but win the second.?
Meanwhile, Pakistan, who sit seventh on the points table with 33.33 percentage points, is already out of contention for the final. Their focus will be on challenging South Africa and making the series as competitive as possible.?
Centurion?
Cape Town?
Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test: December 26-30 at SuperSport Park, Centurion - 1:30 PM IST?
Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd Test: January 03-07 at Newlands, Cape Town - 2:00 PM IST?
Pakistan squad: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (VC), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha?
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk)? ? ?
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