The match marks the return of Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah, strengthening Pakistan’s lineup for the series opener.Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will lead the side, with Agha Salman as his vice-captain.Rizwan, recently appointed as Pakistan’s ODI and T20I captain, will take charge as the team aims to make a strong start in the series.The selected XI includes Rizwan (captain), Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman (vice-captain), Mohammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Hasnain.The match will commence at 8:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time.