The much-anticipated T20 International series between South Africa and Pakistan commenced, marking the beginning of a crucial all-format tour. Following a recent Test series victory by South Africa, Heinrich Klaasen expressed optimism that the momentum from the Test victory could benefit the T20 side. Klaasen stated, “We’ve had a few good results as a T20 side in the last few months, and we want to carry that momentum into this series.” Pakistan is under pressure after their dismal showing in the World Cup earlier this year, where they failed to reach the semifinals. In a fresh attempt to revitalize the squad, Babar Azam was removed as captain in the limited-overs format, a significant decision which includes dropping key players like Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf in the T20 setup. The first match of this series originally scheduled at Pretoria has been moved to Centurion due to the potential of rain. The focus is on the T20 series as both teams strive to set a positive tone for the remaining formats. As both teams take the field, eyes will be keenly watching how the changes impact Pakistan’s performance and whether South Africa can leverage their recent wins to establish dominance in this series.
Pakistan and South Africa Begin Key All-Format Tour with Low Context T20Is
