http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 look for inspiration, while South Africa plans to wrap up series
The South African side will in all probability get some much needed reinforcements against Pakistan in the form of fast bowler Dale Steyn, who is likely to return to the side.
Tsotsobe has withdrawn from the side, after a back spasm.
Pakistan has fought hard against the South African’s to get some much needed wins while the Proteas have been less than impressive with their bowling and fielding respectively. Daryll Cullinan, the former South African batsman has labelled the side, “the
worst fielding side since readmission”, as the Proteas almost lost the 3rd ODI due to a number of dropped catches.
Despite the fact that they have successfully defended a total of 228 in the third ODI, Pakistan inched threateningly close to victory. However, the middle order batsman Fawad Alam could not keep his nerve during the last few minutes of the match.
Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz together with Fawad Alam posted 56 runs in the batting power play to help improve the run rate and to try to go for the kill.
Tsotsobe has done quite well during his run with the South African side and he surely deserves a full time spot. He had a stingy economy rate of 3.13 as he managed to rattle 6 Pakistan wickets with the new ball. He balls an impeccable line and length and
played a significant role in his home side’s victory against Pakistan on Tuesday.
Pakistan have been bowling quite well, however, it is the batting that has consistently let them down. The seniors in the side will now have to step up their ante and play a positive role. It was indeed heartening to see Shoaib Akhtar back in full form as
he surely played a pivotal role to help restrict the South Africans to 238. He took 3 wickets at a parsimonious economy rate.
With the heroics of Abdul Razzaq Pakistan have already managed to pull off a series leveller defying all odds. Younis Khan, Misbah and the captain himself will now have to play an important role to give the youngsters some much needed support and inspiration.
It has been a long time since Misbah has played an important innings. Mohammad Hafeez has of late developed into a very talented all rounder. His bowling has been commendable and with his line and length he has managed to take a few important wickets and
restrict the scoreboard from ticking.
Abdul Razzaq and Fawad Alam have played their respective roles responsibly as they have stepped up to their role to play some very sensible cricket.
Meanwhile, Graeme Smith has completely recovered from the injury to his hand courtesy, the Rawalpindi Express as he returns to the side to strengthen the batting of the South Africans.
Wayne Parnell now makes his way into the side as an all rounder and Steyn works to strengthen the bowling attack in the absence of Tsotsobe.
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Pakistan will be looking to bring Umar Akmal back into the side, while Abdur Rehman could make his way to the Pakistan camp to bring some variety to spin bowling. It might also be likely that Shahzaib might be given a spot for the opening slot following
the lack of form from Imran Farhat.
Pakistan (possible): 1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahzaib-Hasan-c2488, 2 Mohammad Hafeez, 3 Younis Khan, 4 Umar Akmal, 5 Fawad Alam, 6 Shahid Afridi (capt), 7 Abdul Razzaq, 8 Zulqarnain Haider (wk), 9 Wahab Riaz, 10 Shoaib Akhtar, 11 Saeed Ajmal/Abdur Rehman
"The victory in the second one-day match and the close finish here has given us the confidence. If we can play with a positive mind, we can win the fourth match", http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 said trying to boost the morale of his team.
While Johan Botha hinted that the game today could be another low scoring game. "The wicket is not going to be easier as it is going to be same strip for all three one-dayers and that is going to be interesting".
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