Pakistan and South Africa are set to clash in a high-stakes virtual semifinal on February 12 in Karachi, with a place in the ODI Tri-Series final against New Zealand on the line. Both teams suffered defeats to New Zealand, securing the Kiwis’ spot in the final. As the hosts of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan will be determined to stay in contention, while South Africa looks to gain momentum with a crucial win ahead of next week’s tournament.
Toss Update:
South Africa win the toss; opt to bat first
Pakistan Vs South Africa playing Xis:
Pakistan (Playing XI):
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
South Africa (Playing XI):
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Pakistan Vs South Africa Live Score:
South Africa 51/1 (7.6 overs):
Temba Bavuma 16* (25)
Shaheen Afridi to de Zorzi, OUT! Caught by Salman Agha! Pakistan strikes as Afridi celebrates with a fist pump! A 135.8kph length delivery straightens slightly off the deck outside off, drawing de Zorzi into a tentative poke. A thick outside edge flies to first slip, where Salman Agha dives to his right to take a sharp catch. de Zorzi departs for 22 (18) [4s-3, 6s-1].