St Georges to feature in Pakistan tour to SA

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA (CSA) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced a 3-match ODI and a 2-match T20 series between the two countries which will take place in South Africa later this month. The series was arranged following the shortened tour by India to South Africa. Axxess St Georges in Port Elizabeth will feature after losing out when the tour by India was shortened.

“This is certainly fantastic news for the Proteas and our fans,” commented CSA Chief Executive, Haroon Lorgat.

“With the Indian tour having unfortunately been curtailed, we needed to give our fans the opportunity to see the Proteas in action, and I’m delighted that Pakistan accepted our offer to tour here.

“It’s not been an easy period for South African cricket, but I want to thank our fans and commercial partners for their patience and support during this time,” added Lorgat.

The Pakistan team is expected to arrive in South Africa on 18 November. The tour schedule and ticket details will be announced shortly.

“We are very happy to tour South Africa and to play against one of the best teams in the world,” said PCB chairman, Najam Sethi.

“The tour will be beneficial to both our Boards and we are looking forward to build on our excellent relationship with Cricket South Africa.” he added.

Pakistan tour itinerary:

Wed 20, November: day/night, 1st KFC T20 International, Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Fri 22, November: day/night, 2nd KFC T20 International, Sahara Park Newlands, Cape Town
Sun 24, November: day, 1st Momentum ODI, Sahara Park Newlands, Cape Town
Wed 27, day, 2nd Momentum ODI, Axxess St George’s, Port Elizabeth
Sat 30, day, 3rd Momentum ODI, SuperSport Park, Centurion