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The three-match T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa kicks off today in Rawalpindi. Both teams head into the series with significant changes and a desire to build momentum ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The return of Babar Azam boosts Pakistan For the home side, the spotlight is firmly on the return of star batter Babar Azam to the T20I setup. Having been recalled after being left out of recent T20I fixtures, including the Asia Cup, his presence is a massive boost for Pakistan’s batting order. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, will look to leverage their home advantage and the stability Babar provides, potentially batting at number three. South Africa face leadership challenge South Africa has been hit by two key injury setbacks just before the series. Veteran hitter and designated captain David Miller has been ruled out with a strained hamstring, and pacer Gerald Coetzee is sidelined with a pectoral muscle problem. Donovan Ferreira steps up to lead a squad featuring a mix of experience and youth. Pakistan vs South Africa T20I Series 2025 Schedule Squads Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq, Abdul Samad South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (c), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane Broadcast and Live Streaming details: Pakistan: A Sports HD, Ten Sports, Tamasha, Tapmad Sub-Saharan Africa: Supersport Sri Lanka: ARY Digital Bangladesh: T sports MENA and South East Asia: Cricbuzz USA & Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV [Sign up here]
