Series Overview
- Three-match ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa begins on 17 December.
- Matches will start at 5pm PKT.
- Venues:
- 1st ODI: Boland Park, Paarl (17 December)
- 2nd ODI: Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town (19 December)
- 3rd ODI: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg (22 December).
Importance of the ODI Series
- The ODI series holds significance for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Pakistan.
- South Africa recently won the T20I series 2-0, with the third match washed out.
Pakistan Squad Updates
- Squad boosted by the return of Naseem Shah, Abdullah Shafique, and Kamran Ghulam.
- Sufiyan Muqeem and Usman Khan are making their ODI debuts.
- Mohammad Rizwan continues his captaincy with back-to-back ODI series wins over Australia and Zimbabwe.
Mohammad Rizwan’s Remarks
“This is a vital ODI series in terms of our preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy, and with Allah’s help, we will look to emulate our performances from the ODI series against Australia.
We have a balanced side, and I’m optimistic about our team’s potential, with both young and experienced players ready to deliver.”
Squads
Pakistan ODI Team
- Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wk)
- Abdullah Shafique
- Abrar Ahmed
- Babar Azam
- Haris Rauf
- Kamran Ghulam
- Mohammad Hassnain
- Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Naseem Shah
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Ali Agha
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Sufiyan Muqeem
- Tayyab Tahir
- Usman Khan (wk)
South Africa ODI Team
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- Aiden Markram
- Andile Phehlukwayo
- David Miller
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Kagiso Rabada
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kwena Maphaka
- Marco Jansen
- Ottneil Baartman
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Ryan Rickelton
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Tony de Zorzi
- Tristan Stubbs
Match Schedule
ODI Series
- 1st ODI: 17 December – Boland Park, Paarl (5pm PKT)
- 2nd ODI: 19 December – Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town (5pm PKT)
- 3rd ODI: 22 December – The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg (5pm PKT)
Test Series
- 1st Test: 26 December – SuperSport Park, Centurion (1pm PKT)
- 2nd Test: 3 January – Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town (1pm PKT)
