PAK vs SA World Cup 2023: Following three consecutive losses, Pakistan now have their next fixture against South Africa at MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai on 27th October. There are a lot of issues that the Babar Azam-led Pakistan Team is suffering through and current form is one of them. In this post, we discuss three changes that Pakistan might make for the next match against South Africa.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-sa-three-changes-for-pakistan-vs-south-africa">PAK vs SA: Three Changes For Pakistan vs South Africa</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#1-fakhar-zaman-to-replace-imam-ul-haq">1- Fakhar Zaman To Replace Imam-Ul-Haq</a></li><li class=""><a href="#2-agha-salman-to-replace-saud-shakeel">2- Agha Salman To Replace Saud Shakeel</a></li><li class=""><a href="#3-mohammad-nawaz-to-replace-usama-mir">3- Mohammad Nawaz to Replace Usama Mir</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



Pakistan won the first two matches with ease and they looked like a promising team for at least semis but things turned south when they met India on 14 October. Pakistan look no longer the same Pakistan as they were before 14 October. 



If you look at the batting, Abdullah Shafique has been the root of the team in the past few games. He not only has runs under his belt but has also been showing good technique and class. His opening partner Imam has been the exact opposite of it. Being an experienced player at the top, the team needs more of his contribution. 



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Babar Azam has been decent but not up to his standards. Many doubt his captaincy skills but he has been one of the most successful captains for Pakistan for the past few years. Following him is Rizwan and arguably he is the best and most reliable batsman in the current Pakistan Squad. 



Team management has put belief in Saud Shakeel but to be very honest, he too is not up to the mark. Ifthikar has been doing his work nicely but he is not a great fielder. Shadab Khan also needs to give more on the ground. He is a good spinner of the ball and on Indian pitches, he should have been the most effective Pakistani Bowler but he isn't.



Usama Mir got a few chances but couldn't squeeze the maximum out of them. He dropped catches and seemed sluggish on the field and also he is not that effective in the middle. Haris Rauf is taking wickets but he is also being too expensive. Shaheen and Hasan are decent at their jobs.



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This was an overview analysis of the team and clearly, there are some loopholes that need to be covered. Down below are the three changes that Pakistan might make for the next match against South Africa:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-three-changes-for-pakistan-vs-south-africa">PAK vs SA: Three Changes For Pakistan vs South Africa</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-fakhar-zaman-to-replace-imam-ul-haq">1- Fakhar Zaman To Replace Imam-Ul-Haq</h4>



Imam has been out of runs for quite some time and the team might look for other options now. However, Fakhar was also out of form when the team left him out but Pakistan need to find the winning combination and winning formula back.



Fakhar Zaman is the only Pakistani who has a double hundred in ODIs under his belt and his strike rate is way better than that of Imam. And the good news for the management is that he is fully fit now.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-agha-salman-to-replace-saud-shakeel">2- Agha Salman To Replace Saud Shakeel</h4>



Agha Salman has represented Pakistan in a total of 16 innings where he has amassed 436 runs at an average of ~40 comparable to Saud Shakeel's 29 in 11 matches. His Strike rate is also better than Saud so there are definitely chances that team management would look for this shuttle change.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-mohammad-nawaz-to-replace-usama-mir">3- Mohammad Nawaz to Replace Usama Mir</h4>



Usama Mir was added to the playing 11 to strengthen the spin bowling attack but Nawaz was also putting forward what he is delivering. Additionally, Nawaz is an allrounder so his inclusion means more depth in the batting line-up.



READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-world-cup-2023-points-table-updated-october-24-after-afghanistan-defeated-pakistan/"> ICC World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (October 24)</a>



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PAK vs SA: Three Changes That Pakistan Might Make For Next Match Against South Africa | Pakistan vs South Africa ICC World Cup 2023

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PAK vs SA: Huge blow for Pakistan team as Hasan Ali has been ruled out of Pakistan vs South Africa game. Pakistan are scheduled to face South Africa on 27 October at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It is a must-win match for Pakistan. They have already lost three matches out of 5 and one more loss, it will be the end of the World Cup dream for them.



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The Pakistan cricket team's already complicated quest to qualify for the semi-finals has been made much more difficult by this development. Since Hasan Ali was unable to take part in the team's practice yesterday, supporters and cricket fanatics alike were deeply troubled by his absence.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pcb-on-hasan-alis-unavailability"><a href="https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/hasan-ali-ruled-out-of-south-africa-clash">PCB</a> on Hasan Ali's Unavailability </h3>



Releasing a statement on Hasan Ali's unavailability, PCB wrote, "Fast bowler Hasan Ali has been ruled out of Pakistan's World Cup match against South Africa on Friday in Chennai. Hassan Ali is currently unwell and sat out the training session on Thursday."



"The right-arm pacer suffered fever last night, but he is recovering well. The PCB medical panel has&nbsp;advised him to rest, in order to recover fully ahead of the remaining games."



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Sources indicate that Muhammad Wasim Jr. would probably be picked in the starting eleven against South Africa to fill in for Hasan Ali. Given Hasan Ali's status as a crucial fast bowler, this move may have an effect on the team's bowling lineup and strategy.



The Pakistan cricket team's World Cup campaign has been quite the roller coaster, with exciting wins against cricketing Sri Lanka and Netherlands, they then lost to heavyweights like Australia and India on October 14 and 20, respectively, and a difficult match against Afghanistan on October 23.



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Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup now depend on overcoming this challenging hurdle. Pakistan may still advance to the semifinals with four group games remaining, but there won't be much room for error.



All-arounder Shadab Khan of Pakistan emphasized yesterday that his underachieving teammates still think "miracles can happen" as the defending champions face a "do-or-die" struggle to turn around their dismal World Cup campaign.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistans-likely-playing-xi">PAKISTAN'S likely Playing XI</h3>



Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="full-pakistan-squad">Full Pakistan Squad</h3>



Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz



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PAK vs SA: Hasan Ali Ruled Out of Pakistan vs South Africa Game ICC World Cup 2023

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PAK vs SA: A do-or-die match for Pakistan and a table-topping opportunity for South Africa, two different teams, and two different journeys. They had a similar start though, winning the first two games comprehensively and then losing the third. Now, after halfway through the ICC World Cup, Pakistan will square off against South Africa on 27 October at MA Chidambaram Stadium. This post will walk you through the PAK vs SA Rain Prediction, the Weather Forecast of Chennai, and the Pitch Report. We will also predict who will win Pakistan vs South Africa.



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Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other in 5 matches in ICC ODI World Cup tournaments. Out of these 5 games, Pakistan have won 2 whereas South Africa have come out victorious on 3 occasions. They have played 82 ODIs against each other, where South Africa won 51 and Pakistan won 30 with 1 being washed away.



This World Cup started on a similar note for both teams, three matches- 2 wins and a loss but South Africa bounced back stronger and Pakistan are still in search of the winning formula. Pakistan have lost 3 out of 5 and one more loss would cost them the World Cup dream. Head Coach of Pakistan Mickey Arthur said "We said in the changing room the other night that we have got six matches to win the World Cup. We have to get on a streak and win six in a row."



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Imam-Ul-Haq has been out of form for quite a while now if we put a glimpse against Australia(70) aside. Fakhar Zaman is fit and probably will replace him in the playing 11. Hasan Ali is ruled out of the PAK vs SA game and Mohammad Wasim Jr might fill his void. Haris Rauf is taking wickets but he is being too expensive so you might see another spinner playing in his place.



Pakistan have played a total of 3 matches at Chepauk (MA Chidambaram Stadium) and defeated India twice on that ground but lost to Afghanistan the last night. South Africa, on the other hand, have lost both of their matches at the venue.



While Temba Bavuma is slated to replace Reeza Hendricks. Pakistan's performance against left-arm leg-spin is unsatisfactory. Given the history of the position, the South African captain also said that Tabraiz Shamsi is expected to participate in this match.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6113.jpg" alt="ICC World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-121810" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">South Africa (Getty)</figcaption></figure>



Down below is the PAK vs SA Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast of Chennai, Pitch Report, and Prediction of who will win the Pakistan vs South Africa match:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-rain-prediction">PAK vs SA Rain Prediction</h2>



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A hot but overcast day in Chennai City. Chennai has very hot and scorchy kind of weather throughout the year. Today, on 27 October 2023, the temperature of Chennai City is expected to peak at 32?C in the afternoon and drop further as the sun goes down.



Humidity is predicted to hover between 70-80% in the match hours and winds will gust towards the East at a speed of &lt;12Kmh during the day.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-rain-prediction-1">PAK vs SA Rain Prediction</h2>



There are very minimal chances of rain in Chennai City of Tamil Nadu. The rain possibility is around 5% during the match hours, however, there are around 25% chances of rain in the morning time. There will be ~40% of the sky covered under clouds. An overcast day for Pakistan vs South Africa is what?<a href="https://weather.com/en-IN/weather/hourbyhour/l/304a29c4508c568c8e13bf32c284cac0458f7966d589c282a048044f9eef7d43" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">weather.com</a>?predicts. Though, as it is aforementioned, the weather here in Chennai is usually hot so expect a tough day for athletes on the ground.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pitch-report-of-ma-chidambaram-stadium">Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium</h2>



MA Chidambaram Stadium, also called Chepauk, is a pitch that is well-known for being spin-friendly and welcoming to spinners and skilled spin players. There are many of quality spinners and spin-playing batsmen in both Pakistan and South Africa, thus this contest will be well-matched.



Pacers have had a better average and strike rate at Chepauk in this World Cup compared to spinners. While 31 wickets have fallen to pace so far, only 19 wickets have been picked by spinners.



The initial bounce and carry of the pitch usually provide seam bowlers with a degree of comfort. As the game goes on, spinners get the upper hand, and hitting can become challenging as the pitch becomes softer in the latter innings. If a captain wins the toss, he may decide to bat first and put up a high total.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="who-will-win-pakistan-vs-south-africa">Who will Win Pakistan vs South Africa?</h2>



Pakistan have good spinners in their team. But their struggle against Chinamen bowlers is quite visible. Though Babar and Rizwan are excellent when it comes to playing against spin, Pakistan will be on the back foot. South Africa are in golden touch in comparison to Pakistan and they have Shamsi in their squad ready to attack.



Though the contest is neck-to-neck as it is a spin-friendly surface,?South Africa will win the game?owing to their better batting line-up and in-form fast bowling.



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-sa-hasan-ali-ruled-out-of-pakistan-vs-south-africa-game-icc-world-cup-2023/">Hasan Ali Ruled Out of Pakistan vs South Africa Game ICC World Cup 2023</a>



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PAK vs SA Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast of Chennai, and Pitch Report. Who Will Win Pakistan vs South Africa ICC World Cup 2023?

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PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Underwhelming Pakistan is set to lock horns against overwhelming South Africa in match number 26 of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 on October 27. The contest will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, starting at 2:00 PM IST. This article will lead you through PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction 26th Match World Cup 2023 | Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 Team, MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, Pakistan Playing 11.



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Pakistan's campaign in the ICC World Cup 2023 has taken a deep dive following three consecutive losses in the last three fixtures. It started with India beating Pakistan at the world's largest cricket stadium and then Australia and Afghanistan followed a similar suit to embarrass the Pakistanis.



Their last loss against Afghanistan will hurt them as no one expected this coming, especially from Pakistan's side which was once touted to be the favourites of the ICC World Cup 2023 in India.



Meanwhile, South Africa has been on a winning spree in the World Cup 2023. The Proteas started off their campaign with two wins and then suffered a loss, but the team again got into the groove with two consecutive wins. Most of South Africa's victories in the World Cup 2023 have come convincingly.



The team has plundered the scores of more than 300 more often than not and even went on to put up a 400-run total in the ongoing edition of the World Cup.



It will be quite a challenging task for Pakistan to face the in-form side, which just senses the blood and hunts it down with sheer accuracy. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-26th-world-cup-match-2023-details">PAK vs SA 26th World Cup Match 2023 Details:</h2>



Match:?Pakistan vs South Africa 26th Match World Cup 2023



Date &amp; Match Time:?27th October 2023, 02:00 PM(IST)



Venue:?MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-south-africa-playing-11">Pakistan vs South Africa Playing 11</h2>



Pakistan Playing 11:?Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq/Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf/Mohammad Wasim Jr.



South Africa Playing 11:?Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams/Tabraiz Shamsi



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-dream-11-prediction-today-match">PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction?Today Match</h2>



Although South Africa has dominated in the ongoing tournament, the upcoming challenge will be interesting for them. They have played most of their matches on fairly decent batting tracks, but MA Chidambaram is tricky and doesn't offer much assistance to the batters. Hence, it will be crucial to see how both teams take their chances. 



Knowing the spin will come into play at some point in the game, consider having spinners in the team. The good players of spin will succeed in the posed challenge between Pakistan and South Africa. Moreover, don't forget to pick pacers as they have also had a good impact on the games in the World Cup.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-dream-11-team">PAK vs SA Dream11 Team</h2>



Wicketkeeper:?Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Rizwan



Batters:?Babar Azam, A Shafique



All-Rounders:?Aiden Markram, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Marco Jansen



Bowlers:?Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi/Lizaad Williams



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-dream-11-prediction-captain-and-vice-captain">PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain And Vice-Captain</h2>



PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain:?Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Rizwan



PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Vice-Captain:?Aiden Markram



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-head-to-head-in-od-is">PAK vs SA Head to Head in ODIs</h2>



<ul>
<li>Matches: 82</li>



<li>Pakistan won: 30</li>



<li>South Africa won: 51</li>



<li>Tied: 0</li>



<li>No Result: 01</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ma-chidambaram-stadium-pitch-report-pakistan-vs-south-africa">MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, Pakistan vs South Africa</h2>



While MA Chidambaram historically has been in favour of the spinners, the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 is an exception to some extent. Although we have seen some turn at this venue for the spinners, the Pacers have also been amongst wickets and it has never been just a one-sided affair. Three of the four matches have been won chasing at this venue in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. 



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PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction 26th Match World Cup 2023 | Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 Team, MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, Pakistan Playing 11

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ICC World Cup 2023: The 26th match of the ICC World Cup 2019 was played today between Pakistan and South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In this thrilling match, South Africa defeated Babar Azam and Company by one wicket and showed them the way out of the tournament. After winning the match against Pakistan, South Africa has come to the first place in the points table of World Cup 2023. This article will provide you Pakistan vs South Africa Match Highlights, and the Updated points table of CWC



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



Match: PAK vs RSA, 26th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023



Date: Friday, October 27, 2023



Toss: Pakistan won the toss and opt to bat



Time: 2:00 PM



Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-south-africa-match-highlights">Pakistan vs South Africa Match Highlights</h2>



At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Pakistani captain won the toss and decided to bat first. Batting first, the Men in Green scored 270 runs at the loss of 10 wickets in 40.4 overs. On behalf of the team, captain Babar Azam scored 50 runs while Saud Shakeel scored 52 runs in 52 balls.



In bowling action, Tabraiz Shamsi took the most wickets for South Africa. He took four wickets, giving 60 runs in 10 overs, while Marco Jansen took three wickets, giving 43 runs in 9 overs. Gerald Coetzee was successful in taking two wickets, while Lungi Ngidi was successful in taking one wicket.



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South Africa achieved the target of 270 runs in 47.2 overs at a loss of nine wickets. Aiden Markram scored the most runs for Africa. Markram scored 91 runs in 93 balls with the help of 7 fours and three sixes. While David Miller scored 29 runs in 33 balls, Keshav Maharaj hit the winning shot for Africa. Maharaj hit a four and helped South Africa register its fifth win in the ICC World Cup 2023.



Down below Check the Updated points table of CWC.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="check-the-updated-points-table-of-cwc">Check the Updated points table of CWC</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Teams</td><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><td>Pts</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>+2.032</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>+1.353</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>+1.481</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+1.142</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.205</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.387</td></tr><tr><td>Afghanistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.969</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.253</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.634</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.902</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs South Africa Match Highlights, Check the Updated points table of CWC

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PAK vs SA: In the first of many nailbiting finishes in the ongoing World Cup 2023, South Africa dismantled Pakistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, last night, and registered their fifth victory. While the win powered South Africa to the top of the updated World Cup 2023 points table, Pakistan are almost out of the World Cup 2023 semi-final race. This article will lead you through PAK vs SA: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Pakistan almost ELIMINATED, South Africa on TOP of the Points Table.



In the do-or-die contest with South Africa, Pakistan scored 270 runs before getting bundled out in 47 overs. Skipper Babar Azam scored a fine half-century along with Saud Shakeel, who scored 53 runs. There were some other valuable contributions from Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan, which helped Pakistan post 270 runs.



The chase looked pretty simple for South Africa as it was too low for the standards they had set for themselves in the World Cup 2023, but here the surface played a bit of trick. 



The South African openers couldn't do much on the tricky surface as both of them were dismissed in their 20s. Similarly, the other batters too, barring Aiden Markram, couldn't get much help off the surface as they too were removed cheaply by Pakistan. 



Markram was poised and determined to take his side home as he played a match-defining knock of 91 runs in 93 deliveries, but his dismissal opened doors for Pakistan. The wicket of Markram put Pakistan in the driver's seat and they were the favourites to win the contest. 



But, it was far from done for Pakistan, as they slipped towards the end of the innings. Pakistan required just one wicket to win the game and South Africa needed seven runs. There was tension around in both camps, but South Africa eventually prevailed and defeated Pakistan by 1 wicket.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs SA: South Africa on top of Points Table - World Cup 2023</h2>



Pakistan's loss against South Africa has nearly put them on the brink of elimination from the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. As per the latest points table, Pakistan is seated in sixth place with just two wins from six matches. Three matches are still to go for them, and Pakistan will aim to win all of them in order to contend for the semi-finals.



South Africa, on the other hand, is placed comfortably at the top of the World Cup 2023 points table with five victories from six matches. The Proteas will easily move to the semis of the ongoing tournament even if they get defeated in a couple of their next games.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-defeated-by-South-Africa.jpg" alt="PAK vs SA: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Pakistan almost ELIMINATED, South Africa on TOP of the Points Table" class="wp-image-121965" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">South Africa defeated Pakistan by 1 wicket | Image: ICC/Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs SA: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;South Africa</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.032</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;India</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.353</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.481</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Australia</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.142</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.205</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.387</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.969</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;Bangladesh</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.253</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;England</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.634</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.902</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on October 27 after PAK vs SA.</figcaption></figure>



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PAK vs SA: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Pakistan almost ELIMINATED, South Africa on TOP of the Points Table

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(28 October) ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets: South Africa are on a golden run in this ICC ODI World Cup 2023. In a nail-biting thriller, South Africa handed the 4th consecutive loss to Pakistan by 1 wicket. Aiden Markram scored a valuable 91 and became the second-highest run scorer in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. This post reads Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets (28 Oct) So Far in World Cup 2023.



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South Africa topped the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Points table following their consecutive 3rd win yesterday and now they are almost through to the semis. The dominance of the Proteas is clearly visible as two South African batters are in the top of the Most Runs list and two of them are in the top 5 of the most wickets tally.



Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first which was arguably a good decision. Pakistan had a few changes in their playing 11- Nawaz came in for Usama Mir and Mohammad Wasim Jr came in for Hasan Ali. The batting order was the same as before and Imam and Shafique came out to bat. Shafique-Imam's poor run continues and Marco Jansen got them both early. Rizwan had a heated moment with Jansen and kept the strike rate up but couldn't last long. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Mohd-Rizwan-vs-Marco-Jansen.jpg" alt="Watch: Mohd Rizwan engage in heated exchange with Marco Jansen during Pakistan vs South Africa match | ICC World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-121937" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Google.com</figcaption></figure>



Babar Azam also reached 50 but fell short after. Saud Shakeel and Shadab Khan handled the situation and took Pakistan to a competitive total of 270. This was below-par if you look at the opponents. Pakistan's Leg-spinner nightmare is exposed yet another time as Tabraiz Shamsi got 4 wickets.



Quinton de Kock gave a brisk start to South Africa but fell to Md Wasim Jr. Bavuma, de Kock, Der Dussen, Klaasen, and Miller, all got good starts but failed to capitalize. Markram stood there and smashed 91 runs but got out when the team needed 21 more runs. After the quick dismissals of Gerald Coetzee and Ngidi, the previously untainted African team found itself in danger of losing. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/370073-1.jpg" alt="ICC Men?s ODI Ranking Updated After Pakistan vs South Africa ICC World Cup 2023 | Pakistan Slip To Third Position | Full Men?s ODI Standing" class="wp-image-121958" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Keshav Maharaj and Shamsi celebrate the 1-wicket win over Pakistan (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Keshav Maharaj pulled it off with a four and led his team to a 1 wicket victory over rusty Pakistan. Pakistan have not actually shown their true game in India in this tournament. 



Below is the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. This post reads Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets (28 Oct) So Far in World Cup 2023:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="most-runs-icc-odi-world-cup-2023-ranking-1-10">Most Runs: ICC ODI World Cup 2023 ? Ranking 1-10</h2>



Quinton de Kock is right there at the top of the most runs tally. He has scored 491 runs in 6 innings in this World Cup at a batting average of 71.83. He went for cheap the last night against Pakistan where he scored 24 runs.



David Warner continues his run collection in style. He smashed New Zealand and secured second spot in the Most runs with 413 runs.



Following him is South African batter Aiden Markram. Markram has been perfectly playing the role of a middle-order batter. He scored 91 runs last night and now he is the second-highest run scorer in the 2023 edition of the ICC World Cup with 356 runs.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>Runs</th><th>Innings</th><th>Bat Avg</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>QUINTON&nbsp;DE KOCK</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>431</td><td>6</td><td>71.83</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>David Warner</td><td>&nbsp;AUS</td><td>413</td><td>6</td><td>68.83</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Rachin Ravindra</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>406</td><td>6</td><td>81.20</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>359</td><td>6</td><td>71.80</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Aiden Markram</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>356</td><td>6</td><td>59.33</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>354</td><td>6</td><td>88.50</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Mohammad Rizwan</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>333</td><td>6</td><td>66.60</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Daryl Mitchell</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>322</td><td>5</td><td>80.50</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Heinrich Klaasen</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>300</td><td>6</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Sadeera Samarawickrama</td><td>&nbsp;SL</td><td>295</td><td>5</td><td>98.33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="most-wickets-icc-odi-world-cup-2023-ranking-1-10">Most Wickets: ICC ODI World Cup 2023 ? Ranking 1 ? 10</h2>



Zampa reclaimed his number 1 spot in the most wicket list. He took three wickets in the match against New Zealand and secured second place. Santner took one wicket in the same match and overcame Shaheen Shah.



Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled exceptionally well last night and took 3 important wickets at an important time. Following his 3 wickets, he is now the third most wicket-taking bowler in the World Cup 2023 on 28 October.



Following him is the Proteas left-arm allrounder Marco Jansen. He has taken a minimum of two wickets in each of the World Cup matches in this tournament and stands 2nd with 13 wickets in 6 matches.



 Gerald Coetzee also picked up two wickets and now he has entered the top 5 of the most wicket-takers. 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>Wickets</th><th>Innings</th><th>Wickets</th><th>Runs</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>ADAM&nbsp;ZAMPA</td><td>&nbsp;AUS</td><td>16</td><td>0</td><td>16</td><td>305</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Mitch Santner</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>14</td><td>0</td><td>14</td><td>283</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>296</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Marco Jansen</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>290</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Gerald Coetzee</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>264</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Matt Henry</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>11</td><td>284</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Bas de Leede</td><td>&nbsp;NED</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>11</td><td>331</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Dilshan Madushanka</td><td>&nbsp;SL</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>11</td><td>271</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Jasprit Bumrah</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>11</td><td>179</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Paul van Meekeren</td><td>&nbsp;NED</td><td>10</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>265</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets (28 Oct) So Far in World Cup 2023| Player Ranking 1 ? 10

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Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024: After securing back-to-back white-ball series wins against Zimbabwe, the Men in Green now head to South Africa for an exciting multi-format series. This marks the first time the two sides will face each other across formats since Pakistan’s successful 2021 tour of South Africa, during which they triumphed in both the ODI and T20I series.
Historically, the head-to-head record paints an interesting picture. In T20Is, Pakistan has a slight edge with 12 wins out of 22 matches, while in ODIs, South Africa has dominated with 53 wins to Pakistan's 30 in 83 games. In Tests, South Africa remains ahead in 28 games, with Pakistan managing just six wins alongside seven draws.
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South Africa comes into the series with mixed form, having lost their white-ball series against India but gaining a morale boost with a victory in the Durban Test against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s recent tour success in Zimbabwe will have bolstered their confidence, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.
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Let's take a look at the Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Schedule, Full Squads, Timing, Venues, and more:
<h2>Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024</h2>
Pakistan’s tour of South Africa promises an action-packed schedule across all three formats. The two teams will face off in three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches, spread across five iconic venues. This multiformat series sets the stage for an intense cricketing battle as both teams look to pitch their dominance in varying conditions.
<h3>Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Schedule</h3>
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Dec 10
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SA vs PAK, 1st T20I
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Kingsmead, Durban
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Dec 13
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SA vs PAK, 2nd T20I
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SuperSport Park, Centurion
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Dec 14
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SA vs PAK, 3rd T20I
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The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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Dec 17
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SA vs PAK, 1st ODI
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Boland Park, Paarl
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Dec 13
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SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI
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SuperSport Park, Centurion
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SA vs PAK, 3rd ODI
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The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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SA vs PAK, 1st Test
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SuperSport Park, Centurion
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SA vs PAK, 2nd Test
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Newlands, Cape Town
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<h3>Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Squads</h3>
Pakistan have announced the squads for all the formats while South Africa have just come up with the T20I squad. Let's take a look at the squads:
<h4>T20I Squads</h4>
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c, 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: Heinrich Klaasen (capt), Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, George Linde, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, Rassie van der Dussen, Matthew Breetzke*, Kwena Maphaka*, Ryan Rickelton*, Tabraiz Shamsi**.
*Matthew Breetzke, Kwena Maphaka, and Ryan Rickelton will join the squad following their Test commitments against Sri Lanka. **Tabraiz Shamsi's participation in the ongoing Global Super League in Guyana may affect his availability for the first T20I
<h4>ODI Squads</h4>
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c &amp; wk), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan (wk).
South Africa: Yet to announce
<h4>Test Squads</h4>
Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha.
South Africa: Yet to announce
We will cover every moment of the Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 as soon as they are official. Make sure to stay tuned!
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-rankings-harry-brook-overtakes-yashasvi-jaiswal-to-become-the-2nd-ranked-test-batter-bumrah-retains-his-top-spot/">ICC Rankings: Harry Brook overtakes Yashasvi Jaiswal to become the 2nd ranked Test Batter, Bumrah retains his top spot</a> 
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Pakistan are scheduled to tour South Africa in the last month of 2024 for 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, and 2 Test matches. The two teams are set to take on from December 10 with the first T20I.

Pakistan are set to tour South Africa and set to have a very busy December Month on the Proteas Land. The multiformat tour is set to witness hardcore action in T20Is, ODIs, and Tests.

Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Schedule, Full Squads, Timing, Venues, and All You Need To Know

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IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: After the Chennai setback, a much better performance by England tonight kept them alive in the five-match T20I series. England won the third T20I by 26 runs. The scoreline now stands 2-1 in favor of India with a couple of T20Is remaining. 
India were in a strong position after the first innings, with a brilliant bowling performance putting them on top. However, England executed their plans well in the second innings and managed to defend the total comfortably in the end, tightening their grip as the match progressed. Despite India’s early promise, the pressure mounted, and the top order’s failure ultimately proved costly, leaving them with too much to do. 
<h2>IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Match Summary</h2>
For the third time in a row, India won the toss and chose to field first. Captain Surya seemed pleased with the decision, inviting England to set a target. India made a notable change to their lineup, giving Arshdeep Singh a well-deserved rest and marking the much-anticipated return of Mohammed Shami to international cricket after a gap of approximately 15 months. On the other hand, England decided to stick with their tried-and-tested playing XI, showing confidence in their unchanged squad.
INDIA Playing11: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Dhruv Jurel, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
ENGLAND Playing11: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
<h2>ENGLAND's Innings- 171/9 (20)</h2>
England's innings got off to a rocky start as Philip Salt fell early in the second over, caught by Abhishek Sharma off Hardik Pandya's bowling for just 5 runs. However, Ben Duckett and Jos Buttler steadied the innings, forming a vital partnership. Duckett was the aggressor, smashing 51 off 28 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes, while Buttler contributed 24 off 22 balls. 
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But India struck back quickly in the 9th over when Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Buttler with a brilliant delivery, and just one over later, Axar Patel removed Duckett to put England under pressure at the halfway mark. Another impressive bowling performance by India saw them restrict England to an ordinary total on a really good batting surface. 
Post the drinks break, Harry Brook's struggle against Indian conditions continued as Ravi Bishnoi bowled him for 8. Jamie Smith tried to counter-attack but fell to Varun Chakravarthy after 6 off 4 balls. Varun was unstoppable, claiming Jamie Overton for a golden duck on the very next delivery, and later dismissing Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer, completing a sensational five-wicket haul.
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Liam Livingstone fought valiantly with a blazing 43 off 24 balls, smashing 5 sixes, but Hardik Pandya removed him in the 18th over. England's lower order couldn't offer much resistance, with Adil Rashid (10*) and Mark Wood (10*) managing to push the total to 171/9 in 20 overs. But was it enough to salvage the game? 
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<h2>India's Innings- 145/9 (20)</h2>
On a pitch tailor-made for batting, the target looked well within reach for India's deep and dynamic lineup. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened the chase, with Abhishek wasting no time making a statement. Facing Mark Wood’s thunderbolts clocking 145+ kmph, Abhishek unleashed a flurry of authoritative strokes in the second over, shifting the momentum firmly in India’s favor from the get-go.
However, Samson’s struggles against short-pitched deliveries continued, as he fell early to England’s fiery pace attack—his vulnerability to sharp bouncers now becoming an open secret. Abhishek kept the pressure on, racing to 24 off 14 before losing his wicket just as he seemed set for a big score. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav looked in sublime touch but fell victim to Mark Wood’s raw pace, leaving India three down at 51 by the end of the powerplay. The chase was off to a rollercoaster start, with plenty of drama already packed into the opening six overs.
The pressure mounted as the last-match hero, Tilak Varma, walked in but couldn’t replicate his heroics. He fell to a sharp, spinning beauty from Adil Rashid, undone by the turn and guile of the experienced leggie. By the halfway mark, India were wobbling at 78/4, with the chase suddenly looking far more challenging than it did at the start.
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The chase was far from over, but with 94 runs still required off 60 balls, India needed something special. Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar were tasked with bringing the game back on track. While Hardik remained calm, Sundar struggled to find his rhythm. He consumed valuable deliveries but couldn’t get the scoreboard ticking, eventually falling for just 6 off 15 balls, adding to India’s mounting pressure.
Axar Patel came in next, playing a quiet supporting role, but with India needing more than just steady contributions, the situation grew dire. With 72 runs still required off the final five overs, it was clear that only an explosive finish could keep India in the hunt. Hardik pushed the limits but only to reduce the defeat margins. The asking rate was growing and he didn't have any choice but the go aerial every ball and lost his wicket in the process.
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India lost the match by 26 runs despite a brilliant bowling performance. The batting let them down and especially the efforts from the top order were questionable. Nevertheless, the series is still alive with a scoreline of 2-1 and the teams will now head to PUNE for the fourth T20I of the series.
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India fell short by 26 runs despite a brilliant bowling performance. The top order's failure proved costly, leaving them chasing a challenging target. The series remains alive with a 2-1 scoreline.

India's bowlers excelled, but the batting faltered as they fell 26 runs short. The series continues with England leading 2-1.

"England's Comeback" Varun's Fifer in Vain as England Clinches Rajkot T20I

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Jasprit Bumrah has been at the peak of his ability, and he has achieved unbelievable success since he made his comeback from the injury. Especially, his performance across all three formats in 2024 has helped him bag a major ICC award.
On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Indian ace pacer to be the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards 2024. This has marked another successful chapter in Bumrah's glorious career. He has been the best all-format bowler to play cricket in modern cricket. He played a major role in India winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Bumrah finished 2024 with the most wickets across formats. He took 86 wickets in 21 matches across formats. With that, he also won the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2024, with 15 wickets at an incredible economy rate of 4.17. In Test cricket, Bumrah finished with 32 wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.1.
The pacer also achieved the highest rating points in Test for an Indian, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin's tally. Adding to that, he also won the ICC Test Player of the Year award and became only the third bowler to win these two ICC awards in the same year, after Mitchell Johnson and Ravichandran Ashwin.
<h2>List of Indians to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year</h2>
Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook were the other three nominated players for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. But Bumrah's excellence in all three formats landed him this major ICC award. With this, he became only the fifth Indian player to win the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award.
Rahul Dravid was the first Indian to win this prestigious award, who won it in 2004. The second Indian to achieve this glory was Sachin Tendulkar in 2010. Ravichandran Ashwin was the first Indian bowler to win this award in 2016. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli bagged this award for two consecutive years in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Now, in 2024, Bumrah became the first Indian pacer to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year.
It won't be a wrong statement to say that Jasprit Bumrah is currently the most impactful performer across formats. Since his return from injury, he has won Player of the Series in South Africa and the Australia test series. He also became the first bowler to achieve no. 1 ranking in all three formats.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sl-vs-aus-1st-test-dream11-prediction-dream11-team-probable-xi-head-to-head-pitch-preview-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SL vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Probable XI, Head-to-Head, Pitch Preview &amp; More</a>

Jasprit Bumrah defeated Joe Root, Harry Brook and Travis Head to win Sir Garfield Sobers Award 2024

Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year.

Jasprit Bumrah wins Sir Garfield Sobers Award 2024: Here's the complete list of Indians to win this prestigious Award

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After thrashing India 3-1 in the all-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. With that series win, Australia made it to their second success final of the World Test Championship. Now, they will play a two-match test series in Sri Lanka. It won't be easy, as the conditions in Sri Lanka will be totally different than those in Australia.
Adding to that, Australia have also rested a couple of their key players, including captain Pat Cummins. Steve Smith will have the onus to lead the visitors. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are very strong opponent in their own conditions, and they will look to prove their home dominance. It will be a cracking game between two good teams.
SL vs AUS 1st Test Details
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Date: January 29 (Tuesday)
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SL vs AUS 1st Test Pitch Report
Galle International Stadium is not an easy venue for the batters. It is very helpful for spinners, and the pitch is expected to deteriorate as the game goes on. The average first-inning score here is 369, which goes down to 159 in the fourth innings. It is not easy to chase here, and the toss will play a big role.
SL vs AUS: Weather Report
According to the weather forecast, there will be 50-60 percent chances of rain for the first three days of the game. The temperature during scheduled days is likely to be a maximum of 28° C with an average wind speed of 15 km/h.
SL vs AUS Head-to-Head Test
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<li>Total Matches: 33</li>
<li>Sri Lanka: 05</li>
<li>Australia: 20</li>
<li>No Result: 08</li>
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SL vs AUS 1st Test Live Streaming Details
The live telecast of the first test between Sri Lanka and Australia will be available on Sony Sports networks. Fans can also enjoy the live streaming on the Sony LIV app or website.
SL vs AUS 1st Test Possible XIs 
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando
Australia: Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland
SL vs AUS: Dream11 Team
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<li>Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Alex Carey</li>
<li>Batter: Steve Smith</li>
<li>All-rounders: Travis Head, Beau Webster, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva</li>
<li>Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Asitha Fernando</li>
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**These predictions are made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick the best set of players to do well.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/-t20i-cricketer-of-the-year-arshdeep-singh-on-verge-of-becoming-best-t20i-pacer-of-all-time-in-touching-distance-of-rewriting-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"T20I Cricketer of the Year'" Arshdeep Singh on verge of becoming Best T20I pacer of All-time; in touching distance of rewriting history</a>

Sri Lanka will take on Australia in first test on Wednesday at 10 AM at Galle International Stadium.

The first test between Sri Lanka and Australia will begin at 10 AM IST on Wednesday at the Galle International Stadium, Galle.

SL vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Probable XI, Head-to-Head, Pitch Preview & More

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The Pakistan Cricket Team has kept many waiting ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because the Mohammad Rizwan-led side has yet to name the squad for the tournament, while the rest of the teams have already announced the team for the event. 
Amid all the fuss, a report in Pakistan media has revealed that the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Mohammad Rizwan will be captaining the team, while Fakhar Zaman, who was nowhere near the scenes, also has been included in the team for the event. 
As per the reports, there is no place for Saim Ayub due to the injury he sustained during the Test series against South Africa. The batting department will be boosted by Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam and Saud Shakeel. 
Salman Agha, along with Aamer Jamal, are the two all-rounders that Pakistan reportedly has picked for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Youngsters in Khushdil Shah and Usman Khan also have made the cut into the team for the eight-nation tournament. 
The fast bowling department comprises Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. However, there is expected to be a tussle between the fourth pacer in Abbas Afridi and Hasnain Khan. The official confirmation will be soon made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). 
<h2>Pakistan squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 </h2>
Here's the Pakistan squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (as per Au Rangzab Younis) 
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan,  Aamir Jamal, and Abbas Afridi/Hasnain. 
Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy after they defeated India in the final of the 2017 edition. The 2025 edition of the tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with Pakistan playing the opening match of the tournament with New Zealand.

The Pakistan Cricket Team has kept many waiting ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 202

Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy after they defeated India in the final of the 2017 edition.

Shocking! Pakistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gets revealed without an official announcement

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We are just hours away from the start of the highly anticipated clash between India and England. These two teams will take on each other in the third T20I of the series at 7 PM on Tuesday, which is slated to take place at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
Team India are leading the series 2-0, and they will be eyeing making it three out of three. England need a strong performance which can help them to bounce back in the series. Both matches have been dominated by the Indian spinners, as Varun Chakravarthy and Co. have not let the English batters get away with anything.
The English pacers have also done well in both matches and troubled the Indian batters. But not much talk has been regarding India's opening bowler, Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm pacer has been in the form of his life and has given India early breakthroughs in both games in his first over. He is just a couple of wickets away from making history.
<h2>Arshdeep Singh needs two wickets to surpass Haris Rauf and achieve a World Record</h2>
Arshdeep Singh has been India's premier bowler in T20I cricket and took the most wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024. For his consistent performances in 2024, the left-arm pacer recently won the "ICC T20I Player of the Year" award as well. He is now on the verge of achieving another remarkable feat. Since making his T20I debut in 2022, Arshdeep has been performing for India in different conditions.
He has played 62 T20Is and taken 98 wickets at a strike rate of 13.1 with a best of 4/9. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for India in this format. Arshdeep has taken three wickets in the first two games and needs two more wickets to become the first Indian pacer with 100 T20I wickets.
Not just this; if he takes two wickets in the coming game on Tuesday, he will also become the fastest pacer to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals. Currently, Pakistan's Haris Rauf holds this record, having completed 100 wickets in 71 T20Is. Arshdeep has 8 more games to break that record, which looks very possible.
That means, after winning the "ICC T20I Player of 2024," Arshdeep can add this world record to his name. Meanwhile, he will be the third-fastest overall to reach 100 T20I wickets if he does it on Tuesday. Rashid Khan (53), Sandeep Lamichhane (54), and Wanindu Hasaranga (63) are in the top three, and Arshdeep has played 62 T20Is so far.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/stats-preview-list-of-approaching-records-and-milestones-ahead-of-third-ind-vs-eng-t20i-in-rajkot-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stats Preview: List of Approaching Records and Milestones Ahead of Third IND vs ENG T20I in Rajkot</a>

Arshdeep Singh won the "ICC T20I Player of the Year" Award for 2024.

Arshdeep Singh is the leading wicket-taker for India in the T20 internationals. He has taken three wickets in the first two T20Is in the ongoing series.