Pakistan announce playing XI for third South Africa T20I

Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the third and final T20I against South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, with vice-captain Salman Ali Agha returning to the squad.

Agha’s inclusion is the only change, replacing Usman Khan5. Agha’s return sees the opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan back together, with Saim Ayub shifting to number three in the batting order.

, who has struggled with the bat in recent matches.

Khan, who has played 18 T20Is, has scored 232 runs with a single half-century and a strike rate of 122.7South Africa currently lead the series 2-0, having won both of the opening games.

In the second T20I, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 206/5, thanks to a brilliant 98-run knock from Ayub.

Despite his efforts and support from Muhammad Irfan Khan and Abbas Afridi, South Africa chased down the target in 19.3 overs, led by Reeza Hendricks’ explosive 117 and Rassie van der Dussen’s unbeaten 59.