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LAHORE: The Pakistan Test squad for the forthcoming series against South Africa participated in a scenario-based two-day practice match during their ongoing training camp at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
The scenario-based match aims to enhance players’ skills according to the Test format. After four days of practice, national players will rest tomorrow.
The training camp, which commenced on September 30, will continue till October 8.
The two-match series against South Africa will commence from October 12 in Lahore, which is expected to be a spinner’s paradise. The series will also mark the start of the ICC Test Championship cycle for Pakistan against the defending champions, South Africa.
Reports suggested that conditions have been designed to favor spinners, with the touring Proteas expected to face a stern test of their batting technique.
For the unversed, this will be South Africa’s first red-ball assignment in Pakistan since January 2021, when they lost 2-0 to the hosts.
Oct 12-16: 1st Test, Lahore
Oct 20-24: 2nd Test, Rawalpindi
Oct 28: 1st T20I, Rawalpindi
Oct 31: 2nd T20I, Lahore
Nov 1: 3rd T20I, Lahore
Nov 4: 1st ODI, Faisalabad
Nov 6: 2nd ODI, Faisalabad
Nov 8: 3rd OD, Faisalabad
