Kagiso Rabada amongst Dream11 IPL stars set to play Test matches in Pakistan in Jan 2021

South African team is scheduled to travel to Pakistan in January 2021 for two Tests and three T20Is.  Pakistan vs South Africa 2021 series will be Proteas' first international assignment away from home after a long hiatus which was induced due to coronavirus pandemic. Several members of South African team like Kagiso Raba, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis and Anrich rtje among ors are currently playing in Dream11 IPL 2020 and are t short of game practice. ir stints in cricketing extravaganza will surely help m get back into  groove for  Pakistan vs South Africa 2021 series.

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South Africa scheduled to play two Tests & three T20Is in Pakistan in January-February

Recently, CEO of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Wasim Khan revealed few important details about  series, which will last for 4 weeks. While speaking to Dawn News, Khan revealed that Test series will start from January 26 at National Stium in Karachi. He ded that venues y are considering for series against South Africa are Rawalpindi and Karachi as Lahore's wear is t suitable to host matches in January.

Wasim Khan furr said that if  series does go ahe, first Test between Pakistan and South Africa will be held in Karachi. However, he ackwledged that re are a lot of hurdles and still re is official confirmation. Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) security delegation is set to arrive in Pakistan on vember 1 to review bio-secure bubble and SOPs placed by PCB.

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Meanwhile, South African players have taken Dream11 IPL 2020 by storm with ir stunning performances. Kagiso Raba and Anrich rtje, who play for Delhi, have been in stunning form. While Raba is leing wicket-taker of tournament with 21 wickets in 10 matches, Anrich rtje has also impressed with his raw speed. rtje has grabbed 12 wickets in 9 matches and in process also bowled fastest delivery (156.22 km/h) in history of cash-rich league.

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On or hand, Quinton de Kock and Faf du Plessis have also been in red form in this year's competition with both featuring in top ten of leing run-scorers in tournament. Faf du Plessis is at fourth spot with 375 runs in 10 matches whereas de Kock is at ninth position with 322 runs in 9 games.

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SOURCE: CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA TWITTER