In an exciting development, Heinrich Klaasen will lead South Africa in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan. This comes as Aiden Markram, the regular captain, is engaged in Test commitments against Sri Lanka. The series will kick off on December 10 in Durban, following the conclusion of the second Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka, which is scheduled to finish on December 9.
With a quick turnaround between the Test series and the T20I games, several key players are absent, including Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Tristan Stubbs. These players will return for the ODI series starting on December 17. However, some new faces will join the squad, with Ryan Rickelton, Kwena Maphaka, and Matthew Breetzke set to join the team after completing their Test duties.
Additionally, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi will make their return to the national squad after a hiatus since the ICC T20 World Cup in June. George Linde, who impressed in the CSA T20 Challenge, has also been called up, thanks to his all-round capabilities, having scored 171 runs at a strike rate of 178.12 and taken nine wickets at an average of 18.33. Shamsi's availability for the first T20I will depend on his ongoing participation in the Global Super League in Guyana.
The South African squad will rely on the wealth of experience brought by Klaasen and other key players to take on a formidable Pakistan side. For those interested in predicting match outcomes, Lotus365 match predictions provide expert insights into how the series might unfold.
South Africa T20I Squad:
Heinrich Klaasen (captain)
Ottneil Baartman
Matthew Breetzke
Donovan Ferreira
Reeza Hendricks
Patrick Kruger
George Linde
Kwena Maphaka
David Miller
Anrich Nortje
Nqaba Peter
Ryan Rickelton
Tabraiz Shamsi
Andile Simelane
Rassie van der Dussen
The series opener in Durban will be followed by matches in Centurion on December 13 and Johannesburg on December 14. As always, Lotus365 match predictions will provide key insights to help bettors make informed decisions during the series. credits-https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/132638/heinrich-klaasen-to-lead-south-africa-in-pakistan-t20is
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