Pakistan has landed in South Africa for a thrilling three-match T20I series following their recent tour to Zimbabwe and Australia.
The Pakistan team enters the series with high spirits after clinching 2-1 victories in T20Is and ODIs during their tour of Zimbabwe and showing commendable performances in the Australia T20I, even though the series resulted in a 3-0 loss.
South Africa is set to host Pakistan after a challenging Test series against Sri Lanka, while managed to bag mixed results in their T20I tours this year.
South Africa drew a two-match series against Ireland in the UAE (1-1) and faced a setback in a four-match T20I series against India (1-3).
Pakistan squad for South Africa T20I series:
Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wk), 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 (wk)
South Africa squad against Pakistan:
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.
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What are the dates and times for South Africa vs Pakistan T20Is series?
| Match | Day and Date | Time (PST) | Ground |
| 1st T20I | Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 9 PM | Durban |
| 2nd T20I | Friday, December 13, 2024 | 9 PM | Centurion |
| 3rd T20I | Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 9 PM | Johannesburg |
Who are top run-scorers in South Africa vs Pakistan T20Is series?
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been Pakistan’s top run-scorers against South Africa in T20Is. Babar has accumulated 416 runs, while Rizwan closely follows with 377. On the South African side, David Miller has the most runs, with 277 against Pakistan.
Who has hit most sixes in South Africa vs Pakistan T20Is?
David Miller leads the tally for most sixes in T20I encounters between the two teams, having hit 15 sixes, while Mohammad Rizwan has struck 14 sixes in these matchups.
Who scored the most centuries in South Africa vs Pakistan T20Is?
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are the only two players to score centuries in T20Is between Pakistan and South Africa. Babar Azam’s 122-run knock came in Centurion, while Rizwan’s 102 was scored in Lahore
Who are top wicket-takers in South Africa vs Pakistan T20Is?
Among the active players, Tabraiz Shamsi has been the most successful bowler in T20Is between the two sides, taking 13 wickets. Beuran Hendricks follows with 11 wickets, while Pakistan’s Hasan Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi both have 10 wickets.
What is best bowling performance in South Africa vs Pakistan T20Is?
Umar Gul holds the record for the best bowling performance in a Pakistan vs South Africa T20I, with his incredible 5 wickets for just 6 runs, a feat that remains one of the best in T20I history.
What are the largest margin wins in South Africa vs Pakistan T20Is?
The largest victory margin in T20Is between Pakistan and South Africa occurred on March 3, 2013, when Pakistan won by 95 runs in Centurion. On the other hand, South Africa’s largest margin of victory came on February 2, 2007, when they defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets in Johannesburg.
What are the highest T20I scores at South African venues?
The T20 international matches of Pakistan against South Africa, during the tour, has been scheduled in Durban, Centurion, and Johannesburg with the highest T20I scores recorded in these grounds are as follows:
Durban:
- Highest T20I score: 226 by Australia against South Africa.
- South Africa’s highest score: 202 against England.
Centurion:
- Highest T20I score: 259 by South Africa against West Indies.
- Pakistan’s highest score: 205 against South Africa.
Johannesburg:
- Highest T20I score: 283 by India.
- South Africa’s highest score: 231 against West Indies.
- Pakistan’s highest score: 189 against South Africa.
What is the head-to-head record in the last 5 matches between South Africa and Pakistan?
Pakistan has won 4 out of the last 5 T20I matches against South Africa
Where can you watch the SA vs PAK T20I series?
TV Broadcasters:
Cricket fans can catch the action live on PTV Sports HD and A Sports HD,
Live Streaming Online:
While, the ball to ball update can be streamed at online applications including, Tamasha and Ary Zap.
