ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan likely to make one change for South Africa match

WDWeb DeskPublished 26 October 2023 at 18:30 PKT1 min read

After a surprising loss to Afghanistan, Pakistan finds itself in a must-win situation for the upcoming World Cup 2023 match against South Africa. To make it to the knockout stages, Pakistan needs to secure victories in all of its remaining four matches and hope for favorable outcomes in other games.

In a positive turn of events, Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan's opening batter, has recovered from a knee injury that had been bothering him during the tournament. This news comes as a boost to the Pakistani camp, as Fakhar and Mohammad Nawaz have been declared fit for the crucial match against South Africa in Chennai.

Fakhar's impressive history against South Africa, including a remarkable 193-run performance in a series that Pakistan won 2-1 last year, has raised expectations of his inclusion in the team for this critical encounter.

In preparation for the match, Fakhar participated in an extended training session at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai, lasting over three hours. All cricketers, including those previously dealing with health or injury concerns, are now fit and available for selection in the upcoming clash.

Fakhar Zaman may potentially replace fellow opener Imam-ul-Haq in the Pakistani lineup, as the team strives to secure a much-needed victory in their quest for World Cup success.