Then vs sa live score, 1 test day 1. Day: South Africa today begins its defense of the World Championship in Pakistan and faces a challenging track, without two key players. The regular Captain Temba Bavum is out due to the calf trunk, while the front line Spinner Keshav Maharaj will only be available for the second test. Stand-in Captain Aiden Markram acknowledged his absence as a “big lady”, but expressed confidence in the depth of the team and a new spin, including Simon Harmer and Senuran Muthusama, who impressed four goals against Zimbabwe in July.
Proteas has prepared for subcontinental conditions by training for insufficiently prepared goals in the high -performance center of Pretoria. “As a team that is not exposed to these conditions, it is an exciting and great opportunity for us to correct things,” Markhram said.
Pakistan, who was the last in the previous WTC cycle, excelled in the home tracks of friendly and won three of his last four tests. The Gaddafi stadium playground is expected, even if it is not artificially improved, it will help with the spinners. Captain Shan Masood emphasized the importance of domestic conditions and building confidence for departure tours, noticing that the leading players Babar Azam and Moammad Rizwan will return after a limited cricket of the red ball. Off-Spinner Sajid Khan is recovering from viral infection and Pakistan can also give a test debut to the 38-year-old spinner left arm Asif Afridi.
Both teams are eager for a strong start and Spin is assumed to be decisive. The series offers South Africa the chance to test their adaptability and Pakistan the opportunity to promote dominance at home and set the tone of their WTC campaign.
