Russia joined other UN Security Council members on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) to condemn the drone strike on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, which Abu Dhabi said originated from Iraq where pro-Iranian proxies are active. The unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on Sunday (May 17
Vice President J.D. Vance reassured Americans on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that President Donald Trump's war with Iran will not become a "forever war," using a White House briefing to defend his boss's policies as speculation about his potential successor builds.Vice President J.D
Frequent burning sensation after meals? Harvard gastroenterologist shares foods to avoid and eat for heartburn reliefHeartburn after coffee, spicy food or late-night snacks? Dr Saurabh Sethi shares foods that may worsen acid reflux and what may help soothe it. Published on: May 20
Matchmaker shares the one male insecurity that can outweigh even an IIM degree in biodata: 'If a boy doesn't have…'Hair over Harvard? Matchmaker shares real story of a common male insecurity in arranged marriage market that leads to biodata rejection. Updated on: May 20
Indian man in Europe says people value life after 5 pm over promotions: ‘Nobody glorifies working late’An Indian man said Europe’s biggest work culture shock was seeing people value life after work more than staying busy. Published on: May 20
Pakistan's Playing XI vs South Africa In 1st T20I: Can Babar Azam’s Comeback
Pakistan's Playing XI vs South Africa In 1st T20I: Can Babar Azam’s Comeback Inspire Pakistan Against Donovan Ferreira’s Bold South Africa?
Pakistan and South Africa clash in the 1st T20I at Rawalpindi as Babar Azam and Salman Agha lead a full-strength Pakistan against Donovan Ferreira's youthful Proteas in a high-scoring thriller — here's the complete PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Fantasy Tips.
The South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 kicks off with a thrilling T20I series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, October 28, with both teams entering the contest under contrasting circumstances. Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, have announced a full-strength squad with the return of Babar Azam and Naseem Shah, signaling their intent to dominate the home series.
For the Proteas, Donovan Ferreira will lead a relatively young outfit after David Miller was ruled out due to injury. Despite the absence of several senior players, South Africa's bench strength, bolstered by power-hitters like Dewald Brevis and Quinton de Kock, promises to make the contest exciting.
Add Zee News as a Preferred Source
Pakistan Banking on Form and Firepower
Pakistan enter the series on the back of solid form in the shortest format, winning three of their last five matches. The focus, however, will be on Salman Agha, who has been Pakistan's most consistent performer in T20Is this year. With 511 runs in 26 matches at a strike rate of 114.57, including four fifties, Agha's evolution as a dependable middle-order batter has been a major boost for the Men in Green.
Babar Azam's return to the T20I setup after a brief break adds stability and class to Pakistan's top order. Alongside Sahibzada Farhan and Usman Khan, Babar is expected to anchor the innings, allowing stroke-makers like Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz to express themselves freely.
In the bowling department, Pakistan will rely heavily on Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah to exploit the pace-friendly conditions of Rawalpindi. Spinners like Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz will be key during the middle overs, especially against aggressive hitters like Brevis and de Kock.
South Africa's Youth Brigade Ready to Impress
South Africa's decision to rest several senior campaigners has opened doors for the next generation of talent. Dewald Brevis, who has been in sizzling form with 340 runs in 11 T20 matches at a strike rate of 197.67, will be the key man in the Proteas batting lineup.
Skipper Donovan Ferreira and all-rounder Corbin Bosch will provide balance in the middle order, while Quinton de Kock—back in familiar subcontinental conditions—will be crucial both as a wicketkeeper and a powerplay aggressor.
In the bowling unit, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, and Gerald Coetzee form a formidable pace trio capable of challenging Pakistan's top order with pace and bounce.
PAK vs SA Prediction: Key Fantasy Picks
Captain (C): Quinton de Kock (SA) – With over 2500 T20I runs at a strike rate of 138, de Kock's experience and consistency make him a top captaincy choice.
Vice-Captain (VC): Salman Agha (PAK) – Agha's recent form with both bat and ball adds immense value in fantasy contests.
Differential Picks: Dewald Brevis, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz
Avoid: Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka – Lack of experience on Asian surfaces may limit their impact.
Pitch and Conditions: Rawalpindi Set for a Run-Fest
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch is traditionally a batting paradise, with short boundaries and an average first-innings score of around 170. The surface offers true bounce, making stroke play easier. Pacers could get early movement under lights, but as the game progresses, expect batsmen to dominate.
Batting Pitch: 60%
Pace vs Spin: 55% Pace | 45% Spin
Weather: Clear skies, 23.9°C, 56% humidity — ideal conditions for cricket.
With dew likely to play a part in the second innings, teams winning the toss will prefer to chase.
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Babar Azam, Agha Salman (C), Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (C), Corbin Bosch, GF Linde, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, RR Hendricks, LB Williams.
Source: ZeeNews
Related Posts: Islamabad, Rawalpindi Under Partial Lockdown As Authorities Block TLP Protest Babar Azam leaves BBL for national duty ahead of Australia T20I series India vs South Africa 1st T20I match today India vs South Africa 1st T20I Major turmoil in Pakistan camp as Babar Azam Pakistan drop Babar Azam after flop show at T20 WC 2026 Adam Zampa's Brutally Roasts Pakistan Journo Over Babar Azam Question Pakistan ignore Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for T20 tournament Pakistan leaves out Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from T20 squad Why Did Pakistan Not Pick Babar Azam
stuck to their holdings in companies with strong fundamentals in April, particularly technology and , according to a report on Wednesday from data platform Hazeltree, in a month when the S&P 500 jumped over 10%.Here are the details about hedge fund positioning in April:Among mega-cap
1 days ago
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has defended using his caste surname Menon during his swearing-in. He stated he was only mentioning his father's name. This move sparked debate on social media and among Congress leaders. Some see it as a political message to the Hindu community
1 days ago
Madison Square Garden may have been left as scorched earth by the end of the night. But honestly? New York Knicks fans could not have been happier. Because the ‘Brunson Burner’ was turned all the way up. NEW YORK WENT ON A 44-11 RUN TO COMPLETE A 22-POINT COMEBACK WIN IN GAME 1 💨DOWN 22 WITH
1 days ago
Rahul Gandhi asserts the Constitution faces an attack. He emphasizes its importance as a reflection of Ambedkar and Gandhi's ideals. Gandhi warns of rising inflation and criticizes the Prime Minister's actions. He calls for collective defense of equality and justice
1 days ago
Pune techie says manager ‘fought’ to protect him from extra work during notice period: ‘God I am lucky’A Pune man praised his manager for protecting him from extra work during his notice period. Published on: May 20, 2026 2:28 PM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy link A Pune
1 days ago
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 19 people in southern Lebanon, the country's health ministry has said. Ten of them, including three children and three women, were killed in a single attack that hit a house in the town of Deir Qanoun, the ministry said
1 days ago
The AI ecosystem is entering a new phase where specialised utility is becoming as important as scale. Emerging platforms like Claude, Perplexity, Grok, and Copilot are driving this shift by delivering workflow-specific intelligence for businesses, researchers, and everyday users
1 days ago
Rhea Chakraborty announces social media break: 'I'm taking a step back for a while'She also plans to take a break from social media, seeking to reconnect with her true self amid overwhelming online pressures. May 20, 2026, 14:25:05 IST By Monica Yadav Share via Copy link Actor Rhea Chakraborty has
1 days ago
Indian equity benchmarks recovered sharply from early losses on May 20, with frontline indices nearly erasing the morning decline by 11:30 am, aided by buying in heavyweight Reliance Industries, auto stocks and select financial names. However
1 days ago
15 years of Pyaar Ka Punchnama: Kartik Aaryan, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Divyenndu and other leading stars' career graphAs Kartik Aaryan's debut Pyaar Ka Punchnama completes 15 years today, we take a look at how the six leading actors from the 2011 film have fared since then Updated on: May 20
1 days ago
Dowry, domestic violence, and the unsafe reality for Indian womenThis article is authored by Ranjana Kumari, director, Centre for Social Research and author of Brides are not for Burning. Published on: May 20, 2026 11:03 AM IST By Ranjana Kumari Share via Copy link Dowry in India is no longer
1 days ago
An unexpected AI development stole the spotlight from Google I/O. Here’s whatAndrej Karpathy's announcement of joining Anthropic garnered 17 million views on X, surpassing Google I/O's livestream views of 8.5 million Published on: May 20, 2026 11:02 AM IST By Sanya Jain Share via Copy link
1 days ago
‘Completely false, fabricated’: TMC responds to ‘leaked’ municipal notice to MP Abhishek BanerjeeThe TMC statement urged journalists to visit the addresses mentioned or call the numbers cited in the notice to verify the facts. Updated on: May 20
1 days ago
Cockroach Janata Party vs National Parasitic Front: The new political battle brewing in IndiaFounded by Abhijeet Dipke, the Cockroach Janata Party has rapidly exploded across X and Instagram.drawing followers by the thousands. Updated on: May 20
1 days ago
China has confirmed that it will buy 200 Boeing jets after US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in Beijing last week. Under the deal, the US will provide China with supply guarantees for aircraft engine parts and components
1 days ago
Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.This mistake almost cost me my GST refund at Changi Airport; Buy these Charles & Keith handbags in India insteadA simple mistake at Changi Airport nearly cost us our GST refund after a
1 days ago
Meta Layoffs: Meta is preparing to lay off nearly 8,000 employees this week in one of its largest workforce cuts yet, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg accelerates a massive restructuring of the company around artificial intelligence. According to a leaked internal memo from Meta HR chief Janelle Gale
1 days ago
The United States and Cuba held talks this week on a U.S. offer of $100 million in assistance, which Washington has dangled as an incentive for reforms, a U.S. official said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026). Mike Hammer, the acting U.S. ambassador to Havana, met on Monday (May 18
1 days ago
As temperatures continue to soar during Indian summers, dehydration is becoming increasingly common, pushing many people towards packaged hydrating drinks and sports beverages. However, plain water alone is not always enough to keep the body properly hydrated. Essential minerals like sodium
1 days ago
The legendary GTI badge goes electric for the first time. The Volkswagen ID Polo GTI Electric was originally previewed as the ID. 2all concept in 2023. It has a 0 to 100km/h sprint time of 6.8 seconds. Volkswagen has unveiled an electric version of its famous ID. Polo hatchback. While the new
1 days ago
Mouni Roy brings India to Cannes with chic patola print gown, dazzles the night in midnight blue dressAt Cannes, Mouni Roy donned two striking looks, including a chic midnight-blue gown and a stunning patola-embroidered dress. Published on: May 20
1 days ago
' union plans for 48,000 workers to walk off the job on Thursday after efforts to clinch a deal on bonus payments fell through, threatening the health of South Korea's economy and the global supply of semiconductors.Union leader said that the 18-day strike would go ahead as management had not
1 days ago
Gurugram-based lending company Oxyzo Financial Services is looking to acquire Rainmatter-backed GoldenPi Technologies, an online bond distribution platform, the company said in a note on May 19.Oxyzo is the financial arm of B2B ecommerce unicorn startup OfBusiness.Through the acquisition, Oxyzo
1 days ago
Bengaluru techie explains why life in Germany felt calmer than India: ‘Never opened laptop after work’A Bengaluru techie said life in Germany felt quieter and more balanced than his daily routine in Bengaluru. Published on: May 20, 2026 10:05 AM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy link
1 days ago
One of the most expensive Korean films ever made, this epic sci-fi begins as a "breathless rollercoaster ride" and mashes up The Terminator, Predator, Aliens and Avatar. The films that compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival are known for their depth
1 days ago
Cornell professor talks AI chaos, and dismissing AI writersThe biggest AI developments, decoded. 20 May 2026. Published on: May 20, 2026 8:00 AM IST By Vishal Mathur Share via Copy link Cognitive warmup. Actor, comedian and filmmaker Seth Rogen has some choice words for creatives using AI to
1 days ago
Qatar said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that U.S.-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, required more time to reach a deal, a day after President Donald Trump said he had postponed planned attacks to give the process a chance. "We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown
1 days ago
