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PAK Vs SA toss update [Source: @CallMeSheri1_/x.com]
The stage is set for a riveting battle as Pakistan will begin their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 against the reigning champions, South Africa in Lahore. This would also mark South Africa's first assignment after they defeated the Australian team to clinch the WTC title. For Pakistan, this cycle is of utmost importance, especially after what transpired in the previois cycle.
The team finished last in the points tally, and under captain Shan Masood, they’ll be eager to turn the tide. In recent times, Pakistan’s red-ball record is dismal and they’ll be looking to correct that by winning the first Test match in Lahore.
For the Proteas, they’ll be without their two key players, Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj, for the first Test, but they have enough firepower to trouble the hosts. Ahead of the game, let us look at what transpired at the toss.
Who won the toss today in PAK Vs SA first Test?
Pakistan won the toss and captain Masood had no hesitation in electing to bat first as the wicket will start to grip as the match progresses. Surprisingly, Pakistan have only gone in with two spinners, as there was no place for Asif Afridi.
Interestingly, Hasan Ali, who has been in and out of the side, and has largely been forgotten has gotten a nod ahead of Asif Afridi.
PAK Vs SA playing XIs
Pakistan Playing XI: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali
South Africa Playing XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Prenelan Subrayen
