Pakistan Win Toss, Bat First Against South Africa in 1st Test

Lahore: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first in the opening Test match against South Africa in Lahore. Captain Shan Masood said that playing against the world champions is a great opportunity for the team. He also mentioned that since the stadium is new, it’s unclear how the pitch will behave in a Test match.

Pakistan’s playing eleven includes Shan Masood, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Hasan Ali. This match marks the return of fast bowler Shaheen Afridi to Test cricket after a year.

On the other hand, South African captain confirmed that two of their key players are unavailable for the match, and their absence will be felt. Despite this, he expressed confidence in his team’s performance.

Excitement is high as both teams face off at a new venue, with fans eager to see how the conditions impact the game.