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WC 2023: Pakistan elects to bat first against South Africa

A couple of alterations have been introduced to Pakistan's playing XI for the match against South Africa.

GNN Web Desk
Published a year ago on Oct 27th 2023, 1:15 pm
By Web Desk
WC 2023: Pakistan elects to bat first against South Africa

Chennai: In a crucial showdown in the ICC World Cup, Pakistan has won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in the 26th match.

Pakistan's skipper, Babar Azam, won the toss and extended an invitation to South African captain, Temba Bavuma, to open the bowling in this Chidambaram Stadium contest.

Notably, Pakistan has made two significant alterations to its playing XI for this pivotal encounter. Hasan Ali and Osama Mir have been replaced by Wasim Jr. and Mohammad Nawaz.