DURBAN: Pakistan’s T20I squad arrived here on Friday for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, scheduled for December 10-14.
According to details, a total of 12 players including vice-captain Salman Ali Agha and right-arm speedster Haris Rauf arrived here from Bulawayo after taking part in the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan, alongside senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi, who missed the aforementioned assignment, have also joined the national team here.
Upon arrival here, Pakistan’s T20I team will enjoy a rest day on Saturday before beginning preparations with a robust training session scheduled for Sunday morning.
The opening T20I is scheduled for Tuesday here, followed by the second match in Centurion on December 13, while the third match will be held on December 14 in Johannesburg.
Squads
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (captain and week), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim , Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan (no).
South Africa: Heinrich Klaasen (c), Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Simelane and Rassie van der Dussen.
T20I series itinerary
• December 10 – First T20I, Durban
• December 13 – Second T20I, Centurion
• December 14 – Third T20I, Johannesburg
Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.
