South Africa has won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in a must-win tri-nation series game for both teams at an upgraded National Bank Stadium.

After making a losing start, hosts Pakistan are all set to face South Africa in the third ODI of the ongoing tri-series in Karachi on Wednesday

South Africa won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in the third match of the three-nation tournament in Karachi on Wednesday. South Africa, who lost to New Zealand in their first game, made four changes, with star batter Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch and Tony de Zorzi coming into the side.

KARACHI: South Africa on Wednesday decided bat to first after winning the toss in the all-important tri-series clash against Pakistan with both teams eyeing a place in the series final

The match is crucial in the context of the Champions Trophy, where both teams will play group-stage games at the National Stadium. Follow the live cricket score and updates from the PAK vs RSA match

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs South Africa from the Tri-Series in Pakistan 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

A win for Mohammad Rizwan's men will not only take them to the final, but also set up a valuable rehearsal for the Champions Trophy opener at the same venue, against the same team - New Zealand