SA vs PAK Match Preview

South Africa will take on Pakistan in the first T20I of the series on Tuesday at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. Heinrich Klaasen, the interim captain, will lead the team through the three-match series. The home team will be eager to turn their fortunes around after losing the previous T20I series to India. Pakistan, on the other hand, will have to adjust to the conditions in order to perform well against South Africa.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Date & Time: 10th December 2024 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA vs PAK Venue Stats

SA vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch is usually good for batting. The first-inning average here is around 180. The surface is flat, with a nice pace and bounce. Bowlers will also notice good seam movement, especially with the new ball in play.

SA vs PAK Weather Report

With rain expected at the start of this match, the wicket may have something to offer the bowlers with the new ball.

SA vs PAK Last Five Matches

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SA vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Heinrich Klaasen (C & WK), Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Donovan Ferriera/Matthew Breetzke, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, George Linde, Patrick Kruger

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi/Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Sufyan Muqeem, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Topmost Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Usman Khan – Usman Khan has showcased decent form the team in the T20 Format. He has accumulated 103 runs at a strike rate of 121.17.
• Abbas Afridi – The pacer took bowling figures of three for 24 in four overs in the third T20I against Zimbabwe.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Heinrich Klaasen – Hendricks has accumulated 444 runs at a strike rate of 126.13 with three half-centuries to his name.
• Anrich Nortje – He can reach speeds that many around the world know he is capable of, he could be frightening to face.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen(C), David Miller, Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Babar Azam, Rassie van der Dussen, Ottneil Baartman, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SA vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen, Ryan Rickelton, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Rassie van der Dussen, Patrick Kruger, Saim Ayub(C), Shaheen Afridi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje(VC), Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Saim Ayub, Heinrich Klaasen

Vice-captain – Anrich Nortje, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Heinrich Klaasen

SA vs PAK Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, South Africa is expected to be slight favorites against Pakistan. With Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller in good form this season, and Anrich Nortje and Ottneil Baartman joining the XI, the team management is hoping for a clinical performance with bat and ball. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.