KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) introduced taking part in XI for a digital semi-final match of a tri-nation sequence in opposition to South Africa, making two adjustments from their first encounter in opposition to New Zealand.
Tempo bowler Mohammad Hasnain has been included within the taking part in XI rather than injured Haris Rauf, whereas Saud Shakeel has changed middle-order batter Kamran Ghulam.
Pakistan will face South Africa in Karachi on 12 February in a digital semi-final of the sequence because the Kiwis have already secured their place within the grand finale with two out two wins.
It’s pertinent to notice right here that New Zealand beat Pakistan within the first sport of the tri-nation sequence on the again of Glenn Phillips’s unbeaten ton after Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell’s fifties.
The winner of Pakistan-South Africa match will face New Zealand within the ultimate on February 14 at Karachi’s Nationwide Stadium.
In the meantime, left-arm quick bowler Akif Javed has been known as up as a substitute for Haris Rauf within the tri-nation ODI sequence, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday.
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Haris Rauf has been suggested to relaxation after sustaining a muscular sprain within the decrease chest wall throughout Saturday’s match in opposition to New Zealand.
“The substitute is just for the tri-nation ODI sequence, as Haris Rauf is predicted to be absolutely match and out there for choice for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025,” a PCB spokesperson stated.
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s choice committee held a gathering to debate doable replacements, with Mohammad Wasim Jr., Akif Javed, and Mohammad Ali among the many names thought of.