An important match of the T20 World Cup will be played between Pakistan and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) today. According to Indian time, the match will start at 1.30 pm. Bad news came for Pakistan before the match.
Batter Fakhar Zaman, who played at his number 3, was out of this match. In this tournament, Fakhar has played only one match against the Netherlands so far.
South Africa, on the other hand, will come with all their might and try to keep themselves at the top of Group 2 in the race for the semi-finals. Temba Babuma’s team is in high spirits after defeating India in a close contest.
Pakistan vs South Africa: Team South Africa is in a good form
Kagiso Rabada and Ngidi got off to a great start against India. Ngidi took 4 wickets for 29 runs and destroyed the top order of Team India. Ben Parnell and Tabrez Shamsi are also bowling well. Captain Babuma may not be in form but Riley Russo, Aiden Markram, and David Miller are filling the gap.
South Africa would only like to win
South Africa is currently the topper in the points table of Group 2. After this comes India’s number. The African team has not lost any match in this tournament so far. He will maintain this momentum and would like to cement the semis ticket by winning against Pakistan. After Pakistan, this team also has to field against the Netherlands.
Possible Playing XI
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Riley Russo, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Enrique Nortya, Lungi Ngidi.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.