Pakistan look to avoid whitewash with key change for Final T20I against South Africa

LAHORE – Salman Ali Agha has returned to help beleaguered Pakistan as visitors are playing last game to avoid Whitewash.

For the last game, Green Shirt made one change to their squad as vice-captain Salman Ali Agha returned to the squad, replacing Usman Khan, who has struggled with the bat in recent matches.

Salman Agha’s return is expected to give little push to Pakistani middle order as team aims to avoid a whitewash in the three-match series, which South Africa currently leads 2-0.

Flamboyant hitter Babar Azam and skipper Mohammad Rizwan, and Saim Ayub will start the game. Pakistan will be hoping to bounce back and salvage pride in the final T20I.

Pakistan’s Playing XI for Third T20I

Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha (VC), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

In second game, Hendricks’ heroics led Proteas to seven-wicket win over Shaheens at Centurion Park, securing the series 2-0. Pakistan, batting first, posted 206/5, with Saim Ayub scoring 98* off 57 balls. However, South Africa chased down the target with three balls to spare, thanks to Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen, who made 66* off 38 balls.