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South Africa (194/9) thrash Pakistan (139) by 55 runs in the first T20I of the series

Who will win the first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa in Rawalpindi?


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Pakistan couldn’t finish the Test series on a high, settling for a draw in the second match. Now, the focus shifts to T20 cricket, with a three-match series starting October 28 at Rawalpindi, 8:00 PM Local time.

Agha Salman continues as captain despite a disappointing Asia Cup. Big names like Babar Azam, Usman Khan, and Naseem Shah return to boost the squad. South Africa, led by Donovan Ferreira, has rested their senior players and will rely on fresh talent to take on the challenge.

Squads:

Pakistan:
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan(w), Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq, Abdul Samad

South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira(c), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane

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Saim Ayub,
Sahibzada Farhan(w),
Babar Azam,
Hasan Nawaz,
Salman Agha(c),
Mohammad Nawaz,
Faheem Ashraf,
Shaheen Afridi,
WasimJr.
Salman Mirza
Abrar Ahmed,
 
1. Usman
2. Farhan
3. Babar
4. Hasan Nawaz
5. Agha
6. Saim
7. Nawaz
8. Shaheen
9. Wasim jr
10. Mirza
11. Abrar

Saim really should have been dropped. But if he’s kept because of his bowling, then I’d just fit him lower down. But him opening and failing hurts his batting partner. Farhan looked a lot better when fakhar was opening with him. Saim was worse than Haris with the bat, only guy worse was captain himself who is also lucky not to be dropped. But really I’d just play Saim in Odis now where he’s performed and let him gain his confidence. He’s played nearly 50 games now in t20 and it hasn’t worked out, much better to lower the stakes let him build his confidence in Odis and then reintroduce him into t20s and other formats gradually.
 
Usman Khan will probably be the wicketkeeper. He should open alongside Farhan if Saim hasn't found his form yet
 
Don't understand the fetish behind starting the matches at 8pm. Do it early rather than drag until midnight.
 
2nd string squad by SA , probable 11 by cricbuzz : Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (capt), Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Ottneil Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi.
 
2nd string squad by SA , probable 11 by cricbuzz : Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (capt), Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Ottneil Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi.
Batting looks fine TBH... bowling wise, boasch and ngidi are good.. baartman also,,, Ferreira is not someone you can ignore as well

Not a bad squad
 
Its hard to get excited about a pakistani t20 game with the kimd of talent they have. We know there wont be any 150 plus deliveries, yorkers, sixes etc.
 
Its hard to get excited about a pakistani t20 game with the kimd of talent they have. We know there wont be any 150 plus deliveries, yorkers, sixes etc.
Cricket has moved far beyond that. We have one of the fastest pacers in world cricket but he is brain-dead and now getting whacked by some no-name domestic cricketer in Pakistan.

So yeah, we need to get our priorities straight as fans first before demanding success from the national team.

Babar and Usman in the line-up is a turn-off but will still support this team, as usual.
 
I feel I have no more energy or sincerity left to support Pakistan now.

I’m sure you all know the reason too.
I hope you get your energy back and support Pakistan.. Not supporting Babar here... Pakistan needs to win... Will love to see all 11 guys making contributions
 
I swear bro... I want Pakistan to win.. No matter who performs....
You and others have shown bewafai towards Pakistan’s youngsters

The hard work and tears of those youngsters hounded by you people will haunt you all.

I know this will happen now.
 
Rate Kamran Akmal's playing XI for PAK vs SA 1st T20I?

Sahibzada Farhan
Saim Ayub
Babar Azam
Salman Ali Agha (c)
Hassan nawaz
Usman Khan (WK)
M.Nawaz
Faheem Ashraf
Shaheen Shah Afridi
M.Wasim Junior
Usman Tariq
 
Second string SA bowlers. Can Farhan better his 116 SR from AC? Will tulla Agha finally touch the coveted 80 SR? Stay tuned.

For the haters - Babar all set to cross Rohit today and become undisputed King at the top. Enjoy!
 
These are flat roads at home against a rookie side. Pakistan must be fancying themselves ot win the series.
SA can spank Pakistan bowlers at high SR if it’s a typical pindi phatta. Pakistan will have to bat at better SR to win which seems unlikely with babar and Agha in the xi
 
Cricket has moved far beyond that. We have one of the fastest pacers in world cricket but he is brain-dead and now getting whacked by some no-name domestic cricketer in Pakistan.

So yeah, we need to get our priorities straight as fans first before demanding success from the national team.

Babar and Usman in the line-up is a turn-off but will still support this team, as usual.
What i meant to say was there is nothing to be excited about at the moment, in bowling or in batting. I personally like extremely quick bowlers, i like swinging yorkers and ofcourse who doesnt want to see some big hits.

PS: who is this one of the fastest bowler?
 
SA missing 5 first choice players

Markaram
Miller
Jansen
Rabada
Maharaj

Pakistan at full strength.

A fair contest now...may the best team win!
 
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (C), Usman Khan (WK), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke, Donovan Ferreira (C), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, and Lungi Ngidi.
 
What i meant to say was there is nothing to be excited about at the moment, in bowling or in batting. I personally like extremely quick bowlers, i like swinging yorkers and ofcourse who doesnt want to see some big hits.

PS: who is this one of the fastest bowler?
One of the fastest bowlers in world cricket today, I’m sure you know who it is.
 
It seems extremely silly Shaheen is playing this. He is finally starting to get healthy and get his pace back and right after a Test series he is playing in a pointless bi-lateral match. He should have been rested to be prepared to captain the ODI side instead.

He'll get run into the ground again and people will be asking where's his pace.
 
I am so confused...how has usman khan got back in the team i wanted Haris dropped for sure but surely Sahibzada keeps makes sense for sure
 
Looks like a very depleted SA team but it will still be tough for Pakistan to beat IMO. SA have plenty of talent & depth and Pakistan always plays down to their opponent no matter what the gap might look like. I'd expect no different here.
 
I am so confused...how has usman khan got back in the team i wanted Haris dropped for sure but surely Sahibzada keeps makes sense for sure
Usman Khan is one of the most embarrassing selections for Pakistan after Azam Khan in recent years. He should not be making a club side for Pindi. His SR is 120 and his average is 14. LOL!
 
Team would look so much better if we could kick Usman Khan and tulla Agha out of the side. Anyway it is already better than AC with Harris gone.
 
This is the same team who humiliated me by losing to India three times in a row.

I don't think I can bring myself to support them but then again what did Babar Azam do wrong? Someone like him deserves my full support.
 
This is the same team who humiliated me by losing to India three times in a row.

I don't think I can bring myself to support them but then again what did Babar Azam do wrong? Someone like him deserves my full support.
Babar is 9 runs away from being AT top scorer in T20I! We have 7 centuries total in the format if I am not wrong and Babar has 3 of them!
 
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