Having spent almost 10 months out of T20 cricket, Babar Azam is ready to return in Pakistan’s shortest-form framework in style. His return couldn’t have come at a better time with Pakistan hoping to bounce back and rebuild confidence after a lackluster Asia Cup campaign that exposed a number of loopholes in their team mix.
With Mike Hesson at the helm, Pakistan’s new trajectory is to establish a bold and aggressive batting lineup in preparation for next year’s T20 World Cup. To adjust, Babar has been endeavoring to shift his batting to such an attacking school of thought.
Former Pakistan skipper was recently part of the Test series against South Africa, making 131 runs over four innings. His issues with spin, though, persisted as he was dismissed by slow bowlers three times. His top score of 50 at Rawalpindi could not stop Pakistan from falling to an eight-wicket loss in the second Test.
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While South Africa go into the coming T20I series with a decimated team ravaged by injuries to some of their elder players. Donovan Ferreira is tasked with the captaincy in place of David Miller, who is ruled out with a hamstring strain. Their bowling attack is also wrecked, with Gerald Coetzee missing due to a pectoral muscle strain and Kwena Maphaka missing out with a hamstring strain.
With the visitors lacking experience and bowling strength, Pakistan will seek to take advantage of the situation and everyone will be looking to Babar Azam’s comeback to determine whether he can take the leadership and light the way towards a change for the Men in Green.
PAK vs SA: When will Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I be played?
The first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa will be played on Tuesday, October 28.
PAK vs SA: When will Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I start?
The first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa will start at 8:30 PM IST and the toss will be held at 8:00 PM IST.
PAK vs SA: Where will Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I take place?
The first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan.
PAK vs SA: Where to watch live telecast of Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I?
There is no live telecast for first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa in India.
PAK vs SA: Where to watch live streaming of Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I?
There is no live live streaming for first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa in India.
