South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the third match of the ongoing tri-nation ODI series at National Bank Stadium on Wednesday.
Pakistan has made two changes to their lineup for today's crucial tri-series match against South Africa. Mohammad Hasnain has replaced the injured Haris Rauf, while Saud Shakeel comes in for middle-order batter Kamran Ghulam.
The match is a must-win for both teams following their respective losses to New Zealand in the tri-series. Pakistan was bowled out for 286 while chasing a 331-run target in the series opener, losing in 47.5 overs.
Similarly, South Africa was defeated by New Zealand, who chased down a 305-run target with eight balls to spare, finishing at 306/4.
Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other recently in a three-match ODI series, where Pakistan triumphed with a 3-0 clean sweep.
South Africa, meanwhile, is on a five-match losing streak, while Pakistan has won four of its last five outings.
In total, Pakistan and South Africa have played 86 ODI matches, with Pakistan winning 33 and South Africa winning 52. One match ended in no result.
Playing XIs
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (captain and wicketkeeper), Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed.
South Africa: Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
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