Hermann Makes South Africa Debut; Pakistan Welcomes Back Rauf, Abrar
In a thrilling decider between South Africa and Pakistan, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first on a challenging Faisalabad pitch. With the series tied at 1-1, captain Matthew Breetzke aimed to set a strong target for Pakistan. The pitch is expected to deteriorate over the course of the match, which influenced the decision to bat first.
Team Changes and Debuts
South Africa made two significant changes before the match. Lungi Ngidi replaced George Linde, and Rubin Hermann made his international debut. Hermann stepped in as a late replacement for Sinethemba Qeshile, who was sidelined due to a finger sprain.
Pakistan also adjusted their lineup with two changes. They rested bowlers Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim, bringing in Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed. Rauf returns to the squad after serving a ban that kept him out of the first two matches.
Playing XI
| Pakistan | South Africa |
|---|---|
| 1. Fakhar Zaman | 1. Lhuan-dre Pretorius |
| 2. Saim Ayub | 2. Quinton de Kock (wk) |
| 3. Babar Azam | 3. Tony de Zorzi |
| 4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | 4. Matthew Breetzke (capt) |
| 5. Salman Agha | 5. Rubin Hermann |
| 6. Hussain Talat | 6. Donovan Ferreira |
| 7. Mohammad Nawaz | 7. Corbin Bosch |
| 8. Faheem Ashraf | 8. Bjorn Fortuin |
| 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi (capt) | 9. Nqabayomzi Peter |
| 10. Haris Rauf | 10. Lungi Ngidi |
| 11. Abrar Ahmed | 11. Nandre Burger |
As the match unfolds, both teams are poised for a competitive game. With the inclusion of debutant Hermann and the return of Rauf, fans can expect an exciting contest ahead.
