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Pakistan aim to plug gaps against depleted South Africa in T20I series
For the hosts, this series is less about the immediate result and more about refinement
Oct 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025

Zaid Hassan, a seasoned sports journalist, led Cricket Pakistan as editor for four years, shaping its coverage with insightful analysis. Now a producer at Nukta, he expands into broader storytelling while remaining a key voice in Pakistan’s sports media.
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University of Wollongong
Express Tribune, Cricket Pakistan website
For the hosts, this series is less about the immediate result and more about refinement
With the ODI series locked at 1-1, both sides enter the deciding contest knowing there is far more than just bragging rights at stake.
With both teams coming into the series with contrasting forms and stakes, the stage is set for an exciting contest
Unlike Babar, Fakhar can bat in the middle order and attack spinners, a skill Pakistan desperately needs on turning tracks
IPL 2025 has poached foreign stars from the PSL mid-tournament
With a lively pitch in Napier and bowling-friendly conditions expected, this match could be a battle of the bowlers, setting the tone for the rest of the series
