Shadab Khan to miss Pakistan?s home series against South Africa.



Pakistan vs South Africa: Shadab Khan to miss Pakistan?s home series against South Africa due to injury. The senior all-rounder has been fully ruled out of the ongoing test series against New Zealand as well as advised to take rest till full recovery.



Khan during the third T20I game against New Zealand injured himself while fielding. The MRI scans revealed that he has a muscle tear in his left thigh. Doctors suggested at least six weeks rest to Shadab Khan and which re-examination will be done to mark him fit for the international series.



It is almost clear that the all-rounder will miss the whole South Africa tour which consists of two test games followed by three T20Is.



?After the competition of the six-week period, the medical panel will access and evaluate the injury before making a call on Shadab?s return to competitive cricket,? Saleem said in a statement on Saturday.



Shadab Khan will stay with the team in the New Zealand tour and start his rehab program under the eyes of the team?s medical team.



<h2>Pakistan's Injury Concerns:</h2>



Pakistan is already suffering from various injury concerns. Skipper Babar Azam along with Imam-ul-Haq have sustained thumb injuries during net practice which eventually ruled them out of the first test against New Zealand.



Shadab Khan?s thigh injury will hurt Pakistan?s run in the ICC World Test Championship. However, Pakistan?s management will hope that Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq to regain fitness and come back in the second test game.



<h2>Pakistan's Squad for New Zealand Test:</h2>



Mohammad Rizwan (captain for 1st Test), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Haris Sohail, Imran Butt, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood, Sohail Khan, Yasir Shah, and Zafar Gohar.



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Shadab Khan to miss Pakistan?s home series against South Africa

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South Africa players tested negative in Covid-19 reports, cleared to fly to Karachi.



Pakistan vs South Africa Test Series: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday announced the squad for the Pakistan tour that has cleared the Covid-19 tests. All the players in the squad have returned negative in the test conducted by the management.



According to the reports of CSA, all the players have undergone tests two times, one on Tuesday and the recent on Thursday. The South African huddle is now cleared to fly to Karachi, Pakistan.



The touring party has been cleared by COVID-19 tests which took place on Tuesday and Thursday and will travel to Karachi this evening," CSA said in a statement. Marco Jansen has replaced Ottniel Baartman, the player was ruled out of the Pakistan tour due to medical reasons.



Pakistan and South Africa are scheduled to play two test matches and three T20I games. The Test series between both will begin on 26th January and the T20I series will begin from 11th February.



Earlier, in the day, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a 20 member squad for the test games. The 20 member squad consists of a total of nine uncapped players.



PCB in the statement said the Pakistan squad will enter the bio-bubble on 19th January while the squad will be cut down to 16 players before the 1st test match.



<h2>Pakistan Squad for Test Series:</h2>



Babar Azam (captain), Abid Ali, Imran Butt, Azhar Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Fawad Alam, Kamran Ghulam, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Ali, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Yasir Shah, Haris Rauf, Tabish Khan.



<h2>South Africa Squad for Pakistan series:?</h2>



Quinton de Kock (captain), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma,Faf du Plessis, Beuran Hendricks, Keegan Petersen,Dean Elgar, Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj,Dwaine Pretorius, Lungi Ngidi,? Tabraiz Shamsi,Rassie van der Dussen, Anrich Nortje, Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla, Sarel Erwee,Daryn Dupavillon, George Linde, Marco Jansen.



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South Africa players tested negative in Covid-19 reports, cleared to fly to Karachi

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Pakistan vs South Africa: Shadab Khan ruled out due to sustaining Toe injury.



Pakistan vs South Africa: Pakistan?s all-rounder Shabad Khan has been ruled out of the remainder of the Pakistan vs South Africa games after he sustained a toe injury. The cricketer will remain off action for at least four weeks.



According to the report of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shadab Khan picked up a toe injury while batting in the second ODI game against South Africa.



Khan was taken for the medical scans post the match and it was revealed an ?intra-articular communicated fracture? though there is nothing of fracture or angulation.



?The injury will be treated conservatively and Shadab will undergo a four-week rehab.?



Pakistan Cricket Board does not specify whether Shadab Khan will return to Pakistan for his further rehab or will remain with the team in South Africa.



No replacement has been called as of now by the Pakistan Cricket Board for the injured cricketer.



Pakistan won the first ODI while South Africa made a strong comeback to win the second. The third and the series decider ODI will be played on 07th April following by the four games T20I games.



The Twenty-Twenty Internationals between both the teams will begin 10th April onwards.



Khan is in and out of the national team due to various injuries concerns in the last two years. He recently recovered from other injuries and missed the home series against South Africa and Zimbabwe.



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Pakistan vs South Africa: Shadab Khan ruled out due to sustaining Toe injury

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Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team, Playing11, Pitch Report, Where to Watch - T20 World Cup 2022.



Pakistan will face South Africa in match 36 of the ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2022 at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on 3rd November 2022. The contest between the two sides will begin at 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).



South Africa will enter the contest with the sole aim to win the game and seal a ticket to the semi-final of the ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2022. So far the Proteas have managed to stay unbeaten in the tournament. With two wins and a draw match, the South Africans comfortably sit at the second position in the points table. A victory against Pakistan in the next match will put them atop the points table of Group 2.



On the other side, Pakistan?s campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup looks almost done and dusted. The Men in Green went on to lose two back-to-back matches against India and Zimbabwe respectively. The two losses pulled them way back and recovery from that point looks like a distant dream.



Although Pakistan managed to win the game against the Netherlands, it isn?t enough to place them above India and South Africa in the semi-final race. Moreover, Pakistan?s fate for qualification in the semi-final isn?t only on their hands, they require a few other fixtures to go their way.



However, a cracking contest will be on cards as both Pakistan and South Africa meet tomorrow at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). This article will lead you through Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team, Playing11, Pitch Report, Where to Watch - T20 World Cup 2022.



<h2>Pakistan vs South Africa Match Details:</h2>



Tournament:&nbsp;ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2022, Australia



Match:&nbsp;Pakistan vs South Africa, Match 36



Day/Date:&nbsp;Thursday/3rd November 2022



Time:&nbsp;1:30 PM IST



Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground



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<h2>Pakistan vs South Africa SCG Pitch Report:</h2>



Sydney Cricket Ground?s track looks a bit slower and dryish. The surface will help the spinners to rule the game more than the seamers. Batting is quite comfortable at this venue, but it gets a tad trickier in the second innings. 40 per cent rain showers are predicted in Sydney. However, we expect to see a full-fledged game of cricket between Pakistan and South Africa, despite rain predictions.&nbsp;



<h2>Pakistan vs South Africa Playing11 Probable:</h2>



Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah



South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (capt), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi



<h2>Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team:&nbsp;</h2>



Mohammad Rizwan (c),&nbsp; Babar Azam, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Aiden Markram (vc), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim



<h2>Where to Watch Pakistan vs South Africa Match?</h2>



Live Telecast/Broadcast:&nbsp;Star Sports Network



Live Streaming:&nbsp;Disney Plus Hotstar



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Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team, Playing11, Pitch Report, Where to Watch - T20 World Cup 2022

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WC2022 PAK vs RSA: Strong victory for Pakistan, South Africa got its first defeat: Pakistan defeated South Africa by 33 runs in the 36th match of the T20 World Cup. Pakistani skipper Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bat first in Sydney, Pakistan had set a target of 186 runs in front of South Africa. However, due to rain, the target is reduced to 142 runs for South Africa in 14 overs. However, the African team scored only 108 runs in 14 overs for the loss of nine wickets and lost the match by 33 runs. This is South Africa's first defeat in this tournament.



<h2>Playing 11 of both Team</h2>



Pakistan|Playing 11: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah



South Africa|Playing 11: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi



<h2>Match Highlight</h2>



PAK vs RSA: After winning the toss Pakistani skipper Babar Azam elected to bat first, Pakistan made a big score of 185 runs. Pakistan got off to a terrible start, losing four wickets for a total of 43 runs. After that, Pakistan's innings were led by Mohammad Nawaz and Iftikhar Ahmed. Iftikhar Ahmed scored 51 runs in just 35 balls. Later, Iftikhar Ahmed banged innings of 52 in just 22 balls helping Pakistan to score 185 in 20 overs. In this inning, Iftikhar Ahmed hits three 4s and four huge 6s.



In reply, chasing the score of 185 runs, the African batsman scored 69 runs in 9 overs and lost their 5 wickets. But then the rain made its knock on the game. South Africa's innings were reduced to 14 overs after rain. The new target for the African team was 142 runs. This meant that South Africa had to score 73 runs in the last five overs, but the African team was able to score 39 runs for the loss of five wickets and lost the match by 33 runs. Temba Bavuma scored the highest run for his team as he scored 36 runs in 19 balls. South Africa's fast bowler Anrich Nortje took four wickets. The rest of the bowlers got a wicket each.



Man of the Match: Shadab Khan



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<h2>Pakistan's semi-final hopes are still intact</h2>



Pakistan's team is still in the running for the semifinals after this victory against South Africa. Pakistan, however, would anticipate that either South Africa or India would lose their most recent game. Even if it rains during South Africa vs. Netherlands game then Pakistan must defeat Bangladesh by a wide margin in order to advance to the semifinals.

WC2022 PAK vs RSA: Strong victory for Pakistan, South Africa got its first defeat

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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.



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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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ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan, one of the strong contenders for the World Cup 2023, is finding it difficult to reach even the semi-finals. Pakistan's problems have increased further after the Men in Green lost to Afghanistan in the 22nd match of the Cricket World Cup. If you are a supporter of Pakistan, then this article will give you the Qualification Scenario of Pakistan for the World Cup 2023 Semifinals.



Last night on Monday, the 22nd match of the World Cup 2023 was played between Pakistan and Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where Afghanistan wrote history by defeating Babar Azam &amp; Company by eight wickets. Afghanistan's 2023 CWC campaign is going great, the team has shown defeat to teams like defending champions England and Pakistan this season. Afghanistan is at sixth position in the points table after winning two out of five matches.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan Remaining Matches of CWC 2023</h2>



October 27: Pakistan vs South Africa, Chennai



October 31: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Kolkata



November 4: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Bengaluru



November 11: Pakistan vs England, Kolkata



After the defeat by Afghanistan, Pakistan's qualification looks almost negligible. But cricket is a game of uncertainties, it would be wrong to underestimate any team here. Pakistan has four more matches left in CWC 2023. If the Men in Green win all four of these matches, they will have to depend on Australia's result.



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Currently, India is at the top of the points table with ten points, while New Zealand is at the second position with eight points. The qualification of these two teams is considered almost certain. South Africa and Australia are present at the third and fourth positions, respectively. Australia still has to play five more matches in this tournament. If the Kangaroo team is successful in winning these five matches, then Pakistan will be directly out of the World Cup.



To qualify for the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan will have to win its remaining four matches at any cost and will also have to hope for a defeat by Australia. If the Men in Green lose even one of their remaining matches, their dreams of qualification for the Cricket World Cup 2023 will be over.



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Down below you can see the: Current Points Table of ICC World Cup 2023



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Current Points Table of ICC World Cup 2023</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>POS</td><td>TEAM</td><td>PLAYED</td><td>WON</td><td>LOST</td><td>N/R</td><td>TIED</td><td>NET RR</td><td>POINTS</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>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>2</td><td>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>3</td><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.212</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Australia</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.193</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.400</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>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>7</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.784</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Netherlands</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.790</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.048</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>England</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.248</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Qualification Scenario of Pakistan for the World Cup 2023 Semifinals | ICC World Cup 2023

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PAK vs SA 2023, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=MA+Chidambaram+Stadium" target="_blank" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=MA+Chidambaram+Stadium" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">MA Chidambaram Stadium</a> Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling) | Pakistan vs South Africa ODI Records &amp; Stats, Chennai Weather Forecast: On October 27, 2023, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="nofollow">Pakistan</a> and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=South+Africa" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=South+Africa" rel="nofollow">South Africa</a> will be playing the 26th match of World Cup 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. The Match between Pakistan and South Africa is scheduled at 2:00 PM (IST).



Pakistan is struggling in the World Cup 2023 as they are not performing well in this tournament. Currently, Pakistan stands in the fifth spot in the ICC Men?s ODI World Cup 2023 Points Table, and they have to perform in the upcoming matches to get a better position; otherwise, they might lose this spot as well.



South Africa has an excellent chance to get the top position in the World Cup 2023 Points Table. South Africa already has eight points, and if they win the match against Pakistan, then they will have ten points, and their net run rate is far better than India, who is currently in the top position.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs SA World Cup 2023 Match Details:</h4>



Match Between: Pakistan vs South Africa (World Cup 2023 Match No. 26)



Venue: M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai



Match Timing: 02:00 PM (IST)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:</h2>



MA Chidambaram Stadium has Pitches that are good for spinners, but Pacers can also get some wickets. Batters will find some difficulty as the surface of the pitch will get drier during the match. The Average per inning score at MA Chidambaram Stadium is approx. 240 runs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MA Chidambaram Stadium batting or bowling Pitch?</h2>



In recent matches, Pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium has a balanced wicket, but still, spinners will be effective at this venue, and they are expected to dominate the match between Pakistan and South Africa. Batting will be pretty much easier in the first inning than the second inning.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MA Chidambaram Stadium ODI Stats:</h2>



Matches Played:- 27



Matches won batting first:- 15 (53.57%)



Matches won Batting Second:- 11 (39.29%)



Matches won Winning Toss:- 17 (60.71%)



Matches won Losing Toss:- 9 (32.14%)



Highest Score:- 337/7 (ACC Asian XI)



Lowest Score:- 69 (Kenya)



Average Score: 236



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Weather Forecast:</h2>



As per the reports, The Weather will be sunny throughout the day in Chennai during the Pakistan and South Africa World Cup match. The Average Temperature is expected to be approx. 28 degrees Celsius, whereas humidity will be around 71%, and the wind will flow at 14 km/hr.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs SA Head To Head Records in ODIs:</h2>



Matches Played: 82



Pakistan Won: 30



South Africa Won: 51



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PAK vs SA 2023, MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling) | Pakistan vs South Africa ODI Records &amp; Stats, Chennai Weather Forecast

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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.



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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.



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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:



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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.



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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.



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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.