South Africa has set Pakistan a target of 264 runs to win in the first match of the three-match ODI series in Faisalabad.
The South African team was bowled out for 263 runs in 49.1 overs. Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first against South Africa.
It is worth noting that international cricket has returned to Faisalabad after 17 years.
Shaheen Afridi is captaining the national team in ODI cricket for the first time, calling it an honor to lead the side. Afridi also said that Babar Azam getting back to form is crucial for Pakistan.
The series trophy was unveiled, and both teams had intensive practice sessions ahead of the match.
Pakistan
Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Wasim Jr., and Salman Ali Agha.
South Africa
Matthew Breetzke (c), Tony de Zorzi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, and Lungi Ngidi. Quinton de Kock
