The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the squad for the tour of South Africa. The tour scheduled from December 10, 2024 to January 7, 2025 includes 3 T20, three ODIs and 2 Tests. Full details below squad and full tour schedule like date Venue and time for Pakistan vs South Africa All Matches.
Pakistan Squads for South Africa Tour
Test Squad
| Player |
Role |
| Shan Masood (Captain) |
Top-order Batsman |
| Saud Shakeel (Vice-Captain) |
Middle-order Batsman |
| Aamir Jamal |
All-rounder |
| Abdullah Shafique |
Top-order Batsman |
| Babar Azam |
Top-order Batsman |
| Haseebullah (WK) |
Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Kamran Ghulam |
Middle-order Batsman |
| Khurram Shahzad |
Fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Abbas |
Fast Bowler |
| Mir Hamza |
Fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Rizwan (WK) |
Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Naseem Shah |
Fast Bowler |
| Noman Ali |
Left-arm Spinner |
| Saim Ayub |
All-rounder |
| Salman Ali Agha |
All-rounder |
ODI Squad
| Player |
Role |
| Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK) |
Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Abdullah Shafique |
Top-order Batsman |
| Abrar Ahmed |
Leg-spinner |
| Babar Azam |
Top-order Batsman |
| Haris Rauf |
Fast Bowler |
| Kamran Ghulam |
Middle-order Batsman |
| Mohammad Hasnain |
Fast Bowler |
| Muhammad Irfan Khan |
All-rounder |
| Naseem Shah |
Fast Bowler |
| Salman Ali Agha |
All-rounder |
| Saim Ayub |
All-rounder |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi |
Fast Bowler |
| Sufyan Moqim |
Left-arm Wrist Spinner |
| Tayyab Tahir |
Middle-order Batsman |
| Usman Khan (WK) |
Wicketkeeper Batsman |
T20 Squad
| Player |
Role |
| Shan Masood (Captain) |
Top-order Batsman |
| Mohammad Rizwan (WK) |
Wicketkeeper Batsman |
| Babar Azam |
Top-order Batsman |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi |
Fast Bowler |
| Haris Rauf |
Fast Bowler |
| Kamran Ghulam |
Middle-order Batsman |
| Naseem Shah |
Fast Bowler |
| Aamir Jamal |
All-rounder |
| Imad Wasim |
All-rounder |
| Shadab Khan |
All-rounder |
| Saim Ayub |
All-rounder |
| Salman Ali Agha |
All-rounder |
Pakistan vs South Africa Schedule
| Date |
Match |
Venue |
| 10 Dec 2024 |
1st T20I |
Durban |
| 13 Dec 2024 |
2nd T20I |
Centurion |
| 15 Dec 2024 |
3rd T20I |
Johannesburg |
| 18 Dec 2024 |
1st ODI |
Port Elizabeth |
| 20 Dec 2024 |
2nd ODI |
Cape Town |
| 22 Dec 2024 |
3rd ODI |
Durban |
| 25 Dec 2024 |
1st Test |
Johannesburg |
| 30 Dec 2024 |
2nd Test |
Cape Town |
Key Highlights
- Test Squad Insights: Mohammad Abbas comeback after best domestic performances.
- Shaheen Afridi : Shaheen Afridi Rest has been given for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- T20 Squad: Sufyan Moqim, Best performance in T20, so he has been included in the ODI squad.
- Strategic Planning: Test players are selected on the fast friendly pitches of South Africa. ODI and T20 squads strike a balance between experienced players and young talent.
- Tour Significance: This series is important for preparation of ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan will test their mettle in various formats against a strong South African team. The team is set to depart in two phases, the T20 squad will depart on December 6, followed by the ODI and Test squads on December 13.
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