CHENNAI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bat first in the must win clash against South Africa to stay alive ICC Cricket World Cup.
Today’s match played at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, marks Pakistan’s fifth appearance in the tournament
Led by Babar Azam, the team aims to rebound from three consecutive upsets against India, Australia and Afghanistan with its eyes set to secure victory against the formidable Proteas, captained by Temba Bavuma.
Pakistan he highly anticipated cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa is facing a significant threat from the unpredictable weather, as dark clouds loom over the stadium in Chennai.
The stadium’s surroundings are currently under the influence of rain clouds, casting doubt over this crucial match.
Playing XI of both teams:
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan, Saud Shakeel, Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi