SA vs PAK Match Preview

South Africa will look to play for pride when they face Pakistan in the third and final ODI of the series on Sunday at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. In the second ODI, Pakistan completely beat host South Africa across all three departments. Captain Temba Bavuma is hoping that the team can learn from its mistakes and secure a consolation victory in the series finale. On the other hand, Pakistan delivered a clinical performance to win the ODI series in South Africa. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan is hoping that the team can extend its winning streak in the final match of the series.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – 3rd Match, ODI Match

Venue: DP World Wanderers Stadium, Sandton

Date & Time: 22th December 2024 at 05:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA vs PAK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	287
Avg 2nd inn score	274
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SA vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch is usually good for batting. The first-inning average here is around 280. 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 ( South Africa )	L L W W W
PAK ( Pakistan )	W W L L L

SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PAK Won	SA Won	Tie	NR
Overall	32	15	17	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

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

Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Tabraiz Shamsi

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Topmost Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Saim Ayub – Saim Ayub scored 129 runs in two innings to lead Pakistan's T20I series toward South Africa. He was also the team's top run-scorer in the previous ODI series against Zimbabwe.
• Shaheen Afridi – Left-arm quick Shaheen was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan and finished with figures of 4 for 47 in 8 overs.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Heinrich Klaasen – Heinrich Klaasen produced a valiant innings for South Africa. He smashed 97 runs off 74 balls with the help of eight fours and four sixes.
• Kwena Maphaka – Kwena Maphaka served as a crucial bowler for South Africa, taking 10 wickets in 4 ODI innings. He also has an outstanding bowling average of 27.77 in his ODI career thus far.

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

Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, David Miller, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen(VC), Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(C), Shaheen Afridi, Kwena Maphaka, Abrar Ahmed

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

Heinrich Klaasen(C), Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Babar Azam, David Miller, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Kwena Maphaka, Abrar Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Heinrich Klaasen, Salman Agha

Vice-captain – Mohammad Rizwan, Marco Jansen

Wicketkeeper – Heinrich Klaasen

SA vs PAK Probable Winners:

Given their recent form, host South Africa will be heavy favorites to defeat Pakistan. With players like Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen on the roster, the team's management will be hoping for a clinical performance with both bat and ball. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.