Have A Look At Pakistan’s Playing XI For The Boxing Day Test!

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Pakistan’s Playing XI For The Boxing Day Test
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Pakistan and South Africa are all set to resume rivalry in a couple of days time. Even though, both sides are yet to announce their line up for the game; from Pakistan’s perspective, it is pretty obvious who is going to play and who won’t. Hence, here is a look at Pakistan’s playing XI for the Boxing Day Test at Centurion.

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Openers

Pakistan’s Playing XI For The Boxing Day Test
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Imam-ul-Haq showed form in the practice game and therefore, he is almost certain to be the first choice opener. Fakhar Zaman owing to his ability to score some quick runs and because of a good track record on bouncy wickets then is all set to partner him.

Middle Order and Wicket-keeper

Pakistan’s Playing XI For The Boxing Day Test
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Pakistan are likely to stick with the same middle order that played against New Zealand in UAE. Hence, Azhar Ali, Haris Sohail, Asad Shafiq and Babar Azam are all set to occupy the number 3, 4, 5 and 6 slots respectively.

Sarfaraz being the captain is the obvious choice for the wicket-keeper’s position and the number 7 spot.

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Bowlers

Pakistan’s Playing XI For The Boxing Day Test
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Yasir Shah without a shadow of doubt will be Pakistan’s first choice spinner. Barring any unforeseen circumstances; Mohd. Amir’s Test comeback is on the cards. Mohd. Abbas is still not fit and hence, Hassan Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi should be the other two pacers in the playing eleven.

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