Tue Dec 10 16:28:14 UTC 2024: ## South Africa to Face Pakistan in First T20I on December 10th
**DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA** – South Africa and Pakistan are set to clash in the first of a three-match T20I series on December 10th at Kingsmead Durban. This match marks a significant encounter, with both teams coming off recent series – South Africa losing 3-1 to India at home, and Pakistan winning 2-1 against Zimbabwe.
The series will see Heinrich Klaasen captain South Africa in the absence of regular captain Aiden Markram, who is currently playing a Test series in Sri Lanka. Pakistan will field a strong team including key players Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Shaheen Afridi, who were absent from the Zimbabwe series.
Kingsmead’s pitch is known to favor fast bowlers, offering good bounce and pace. The average first-innings score is 155, suggesting a potential toss-winning captain might opt to bat first.
**Key Players:** Both teams boast strong batting and bowling lineups. Babar Azam and Usman Khan are expected to be key for Pakistan, while Rasi van der Dussen will be crucial for South Africa. The bowling attack will feature the pace of Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) and the spin of Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa). The wicket-keeping duties will be handled by Heinrich Klassen for South Africa and Mohammad Rizwan for Pakistan.
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