Sarfaraz, Hasan return as SA put Pakistan to bat first in series decider

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 06 Jan 2023

Centurion: South Africa’s skipper Temba Bavuma has won the toss and decided to bowl first against Pakistan in the ODI series decider here at SuperSport Park.

Pakistan has made four changes in the playing XI. Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Hassan Ali, and Usman Qadir included while Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Danish Aziz, and Mohammad Hasnain miss out.

Proteas has made eight changes after most of the players have left for IPL while Rassie Van der Dussen misses out due to injury.

“We looked at overhead conditions and we think in the morning there might be a bit of swing to exploit. Defending here on the Highveld is a challenge,” Bavuma said after winning the toss.

“The wicket is very good. We are aiming for 300. We have left the previous match behind. Today’s match is very important. We have four changes. A lot of experienced players come in.” Babar said.

South Africa: Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Jon-Jon Smuts, Temba Bavuma (capt), Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen(wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Beuran Hendricks, Daryn Dupavillon, Lutho Sipamla

Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammed Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Uman Qadir, Haris Rauf