PAK vs SA: Pakistan vs South Africa First T20 Match Details – December 10, 2024
The first T20 match between Pakistan and South Africa is set to take place today, December 10, 2024, at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The match will begin at 9:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time.
Heinrich Klaasen will captain the South African side, with Aiden Markram being rested for the upcoming Test series. Key players Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Tristan Stubbs are also being rested for the T20 series, but they will feature in the One-Day Internationals. Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi return to the squad, with George Linde making a comeback after a three-year absence.
Pakistan’s squad, led by Mohammad Rizwan, includes top players such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf. The team is aiming to build on recent successes and start the series with a strong performance.
Head-to-Head in T20s:
- Total Matches: 22
- Pakistan won: 12
- South Africa won: 10
Pitch Report: The pitch at Kingsmead in Durban offers great batting conditions, with good pace and bounce. Batters can play confidently, as the ball comes onto the bat nicely, making run-scoring easier. High-scoring games are expected, with bowlers needing to hit the right lengths consistently, especially in the final overs where variations in line and length will be crucial.
Probable Playing XI:
Pakistan:
- Muhammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafiq, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Irfan Khan Niazi, Usman Khan, Salman Ali Aghaz, Abbas Afridi
South Africa:
- Heinrich Klaasen (C), Dewald Ferreira, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Hendrik van der Dussen, Matthew Breetzke, Peterson Kruger, OEG Baartman, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
T20 Series Schedule:
- 1st T20I: December 10, Durban
- 2nd T20I: December 13, Centurion
- 3rd T20I: December 14, Johannesburg
As part of their South Africa tour, Pakistan will play three T20s, three ODIs, and two Test matches.
