Pakistan cricket has announced 17 man Squad for PAK vs SA 1st test to be played in National Stadium Karachi on 26 January 2021. Abdullah Shafiq, Kamran Ghulam and Agha Salman has been dropped from previously 20 man team squad announced for Pakistan versus South Africa test series 2021. It is to remind that Pakistan cricket board and Pakistan television is going to broadcast live streaming and live telecast of PAK vs SA Series 2021 around the globe in a digital media.
Karachi: A 17-member national squad has been announced for the first Test match against South Africa.
How South Africa Cricket Team will qualify for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 India
Cricinfo reported that South Africa has announced its full strength for crucial ODIs against Netherlands. They need to win the two ODIs to give themselves the best chance of qualifying directly for the World Cup in India.
The ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the most prestigious events in international cricket, and the upcoming 2023 tournament will be hosted by India. As the event draws near, teams from around the world are competing to secure their spots in the tournament. The South African cricket team is one of those teams, and they will be looking to qualify for the World Cup in India.
Here’s a look at the South African cricket team’s road to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 India and what they need to do to qualify for the tournament.
- Perform Well in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League is the current pathway for teams to qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 India. The top seven teams in the Super League standings, along with the hosts India, will qualify for the World Cup directly. The remaining two teams will come through the World Cup Qualifier.
South Africa has played 10 matches in the Super League so far, winning four and losing six. They currently sit in seventh place in the standings with 20 points, tied with the West Indies, who have played 13 matches.
For South Africa to qualify directly for the World Cup, they need to perform well in the remaining Super League matches and secure more points. They will face tough competition from other teams, including Australia, Pakistan, and the West Indies, who are also in contention for the remaining spots.
- Improve Their Batting Performance
One of the areas where South Africa needs to improve is their batting performance. They have struggled in recent matches, failing to post competitive totals and losing wickets at regular intervals.
South Africa has a talented batting line-up with experienced players like Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, and Temba Bavuma. These players need to perform consistently and provide the team with a strong foundation in the remaining Super League matches.
- Focus on Consistency
Consistency is key in cricket, and South Africa needs to focus on performing consistently in the remaining Super League matches. They have shown flashes of brilliance in some matches but have also suffered some disappointing losses.
To qualify for the World Cup, South Africa needs to be consistent and win crucial matches. They have the talent and experience to do so, but they need to perform consistently as a team.
- Address Their Bowling Concerns
South Africa’s bowling attack has been their strength in recent years, but they have struggled in some Super League matches. Their bowlers need to address their concerns and perform well in the remaining matches.
South Africa has some quality bowlers like Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Anrich Nortje, who can trouble any opposition. These bowlers need to perform consistently and take wickets at crucial moments in the remaining Super League matches.
In conclusion, South Africa has a good chance of qualifying for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 India, but they need to perform well in the remaining Super League matches. They need to focus on consistency, address their batting and bowling concerns, and win crucial matches to secure their spot in the World Cup. I
Pakistan Team squad for PAK v SA 1st Test
According to Express News, a 17-member national squad has been announced for the first Test match against South Africa, according to which Azhar Ali, Babar Azam, Fawad Alam, former captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Saud Shakeel have also been included in the squad. ۔
Other players include Abid Ali, Imran Butt, Fahim Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Yasir Shah, Haris Rauf, Hassan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Tabish Khan in the 17-member squad.
It should be noted that the Test series between Pakistan and South Africa starts on January 26 from the National Stadium in Karachi, and the captain of the national cricket team will select the playing XI for the match in consultation with the head coach.
