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The three-match T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa commenced on Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with Pakistan having won the toss and have opted to field in the first game. Ahead of the opener, captains Salman Agha and Donovan Ferreira unveiled the trophy in Islamabad. This series holds significance beyond cricket, as Pakistan will debut special pink jerseys for the first match
Reason behind Pakistan wearing pink-jersey against South Africa in the Rawalpindi T20I
Pakistan’s men’s cricket team is participating in a significant awareness drive by swapping their traditional green kits for striking pink jerseys in the first T20I at Rawalpindi. This change is a symbolic gesture of solidarity with the global “Pinktober” initiative, aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially announced the new look via its social media platforms, stating: “Turning pink for a cause that matters… Pakistan players to wear pink-themed kits in the first #PAKvSA T20I to raise awareness about breast cancer, as part of the #PINKtober initiative.”
This commitment to the cause extends beyond the players’ attire; “Moreover, South African cricketers, match officials, commentators, and broadcasters will also join the cause by wearing pink ribbons throughout the match.” The entire stadium atmosphere is reflecting the theme, with pink-branded stumps is being using during the fixture, while awareness messages and visuals displaying across the live broadcast. Furthermore, this initiative is a collaboration with the Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Trust Hospital in Lahore, which “will offer free clinical examinations and screenings for visitors on the same day.”
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PAK vs SA T20I series fixtures and trophy ceremony by both captains
The anticipation for the Pakistan vs South Africa T20I series was formally launched with a joint ceremony in Islamabad, where captains Agha Salman (Pakistan) and Donovan Ferreira (South Africa) jointly unveiled the series trophy. The full schedule for the highly-anticipated three-match contest has been confirmed, with the opening fixture taking place on Tuesday, with the opening match scheduled at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Following the Rawalpindi opener, the focus will shift to Lahore for the final two clashes, as the announcement confirmed the remaining two matches of the series will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 31 and November 1. In preparation for the series, the teams are fully engaged, with the national players took part in a photo session at a local hotel in Islamabad, donning their new pink kits. While the first match highlights breast cancer awareness, the series itself is a crucial bilateral contest between the two cricketing nations.
