Summary The match will be played at Edgbaston, and is scheduled to begin at 05:30 PM (PST).
BIRMINGHAM (Dunya News) – Pakistan will clash with South Africa today (Wednesday) to keep their chances of survival in Champions Trophy alive, as the Green Shirts have already lost their first match.
Pakistan were routed by India in all three departments of the game on Sunday in their tournament opener, and if Pakistan fail to conquer the Proteas, the odds to qualify for semi-finals will almost disappear.
Fakhar Zaman will be Azhar Ali’s opening partner instead of Ahmed Shehzad against the world number one ODI team, and Junaid Khan will strengthen the bowling attack after Wahab Riaz was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
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Selection of young leg-spinner Shadab Khan or debutant Fahim Ashraf will depend upon the conditions.
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Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed has said that the defeat in first match is a part of history now, and the team will play against South Africa with positive attitude without any pressure of the previous game.
The record between both countries favors South Africa, as the Proteas have downed the Green Shirts in 47 encounters, and Pakistan have won 24 matches out of 72.
The two teams faced each other last time in 2015 World Cup in Australia, and Pakistan emerged victorious in that match despite being the underdogs.
The match will be played at Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Ground, and is scheduled to begin at 05:30 PM (PST).
