SA vs PAK Match Preview

The first Test between South Africa and Pakistan will take place on Boxing Day in Centurion. The Proteas lead the ICC World Test Championship standings and need only one win in their two home games against Pakistan for a spot in next year's final at Lord's. Pakistan, who won 2-1 at home against England in their October series on spin-friendly tracks, prepped for this Test series by defeating their hosts 3-0 in one-day internationals last week. However, the Proteas are extremely strong at home, and defeating them will require a special effort.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – One Off Match, Test Match

Venue: SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium

Date & Time: 26th December 2024 at 01:30 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 )	W L L W W
PAK ( Pakistan )	L 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

Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj/ Senuran Muthusamy

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamza, Noman Ali

Topmost Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Saud Shakeel – Saud Shakeel emerged to be the leading run scorer for Pakistan during the three-match test series against England, scoring 280 runs in five innings at an average of 56.00.
• Noman Ali – Noman Ali took 20 wickets in four innings throughout the test series against England, making him Pakistan's best bowler of the tournament. This included two fifers and an amazing ten-wicket haul.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Temba Bavuma – Temba Bavuma brought out his big guns in the test series against Sri Lanka, scoring three half-centuries and a century in four innings. In two matches, he scored 70, 113, 78, and 66 runs.
• Marco Jansen – Marco Jansen was South Africa's leading wicket-taker during the previous test series against Sri Lanka, picking up 14 wickets in four innings.

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Verreynne, Saim Ayub(C), Babar Azam, Temba Bavuma, Salman Agha, Marco Jansen, Wian Mulder, Kagiso Rabada(VC), Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Salman Agha(VC), Marco Jansen(C), Wian Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Saim Ayub, Marco Jansen

Vice-captain – Salman Agha, Kagiso Rabada

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

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.