Pakistan's Playing XI for the First Test Against West Indies in Multan

For the first Test match against the West Indies happening in Multan, Pakistan has just released their starting lineup. We are studying the first time the West Indies have come to Pakistan for a Test series since 2006, and it will be just a two-match showdown. It's very important. But here's the details: Pakistan's plan of action is noticeably about those spinners.

They've got Noman Ali and Sajid Khan prepared to start, thinking they'll do really well on what's expected to be a very spin-friendly pitch. They even added Abrar Ahmed into the amalgam to strengthen holistically their spin attack. The working theory is that since the pitch will probably help the spinners out, these men will be the primary path that can be taken for Pakistan securing the win. However, when it comes to fast bowling, Pakistan's not putting all their eggs in one basket. Khurram Shahzad is the only fast bowler they're playing now. His job? Make sure everything is equal and bring some speed when it's crunch time. But to be honest, the heavy lifting is going to be done by the spin crew.

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Pakistan name their XI for the first Test against West Indies in Multan 🇵🇰

Muhammad Hurraira will make his debut at the top of the order 🧢 #PAKvWI pic.twitter.com/nir68jnu9i

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 16, 2025

Now, about the hitters. Pakistan had to change things since Saim Ayub is out with an injury. Stepping into the spotlight is Mohammad Huraira, who's going to open with Captain Shan Masood. Everyone is excited since it's Huraira's first major game, and hopes are high he'll begin Pakistan's innings on the right foot. All in all, Pakistan's counting on their spinners to do really well against the West Indies, who've got their work cut out on a pitch that's not likely in their favor. Pakistan's blending some fresh faces with seasoned professionals, hoping this formula gets them the lead in this historic series. Hope this piece may enlighten you on Pakistan's strategy and what's at stake in this exciting match-up the series.

Pakistan Playing XI for 1st Test

PAK vs WI Match Preview

Host Pakistan will look to get their home season off to a good start when they face the West Indies in the first Test of the series, which begins on Friday (17th January) at Multan Cricket Stadium. Despite losing the entire series in South Africa, Shan Masood's Pakistan will start as favorites in this two-match Test series. In this series opener, the home team will look to deliver a clinical performance with both bat and ball. On the other hand, the West Indies will be hoping to adapt to the conditions and put on a good show against Pakistan.

PAK vs WI Match Details

Pakistan vs West Indies – 1st Match, Test Match

Venue: Multan International Cricket Stadium, Multan

Date & Time: 17th January 2025 at 10:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PAK vs WI Venue Stats

PAK vs WI Pitch Report

The surface that was prepared for the game in Multan is expected to be drier, which will help the spinners. Batters will have to be patient to score big runs on this flooring. 

PAK vs WI Weather Report

The weather forecast for the game is sunny with light winds, with temperatures ranging from 31°C to a low of 21°C.

PAK vs WI Last Five Matches

PAK vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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PAK vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican/Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Shan Masood (c), Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shehzad

Topmost Picks for PAK vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Shan Masood – Captain Shan Masood has shown decent form at the top of the innings and scored 522 runs at an average of 40.15.
• Khurram Shehzad – Khurram Shehzad will be lone pacer for Pakistan for this series opener.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Kavem Hodge – Hodge has accumulated 516 runs at an average of 28.66 with one century and three half-centuries to his name.
• Kemar Roach – The all-rounder has been a crucial player for the team and his pace bowling has made a major impact for the visitors.

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

Mohammad Rizwan(C), Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kavem Hodge(VC), Alick Athanaze, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Khurram Shehzad, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam(C), Shan Masood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Sajid Khan(VC), Noman Ali, Khurram Shehzad, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam

Vice-captain – Kavem Hodge, Sajid Khan

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs WI Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, Pakistan will be favorites to win their match against the West Indies. Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed are among the home team's quality spinners, who can rattle the West Indies' inexperienced batting lineup. Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match.

Champions Trophy 2025 which is going to be held in Pakistan and Dubai, after BCCI disagreement about travel to Pakistan, PCB chose a neutral place which is Dubai.

India will travel to Dubai for their upcoming group-stage matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they will face Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand on 20 February, 23 February, and 2 March respectively.  

All the matches will be played in Dubai International Cricket Stadium and India will also play their practice match on the same spot. 

As per reports in Sports Tak, India will play at least one practice match before the Champions Trophy but the date and time have not been announced yet and will be announced soon.

India had played only one practice match before the 2024 T20 World Cup and will now play the same practice match here in Dubai. India is familiar with the pitch of Dubai International Cricket Stadium because they have played the Asia Cup here, nonetheless, a practice match is necessary to understand the new pitch conditions.

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The practice session will provide the Indian team an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the pitch conditions and climate of Dubai, thereby ensuring optimal performance during the tournament.

With just over a month to go before the Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off, the stadium renovation work in Pakistan seems far from over. With that in the picture, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been promoted to act swiftly and has made the decision to shift the venue for the upcoming ODI Tri-series prior to Lahore and Karachi. The ODI Tri-series will see three teams in action namely Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, and is expected to be held just before the start of the Champions Trophy.  

Originally, Multan was planned to play host to the ODI Tri-series but given the advanced stage of preparations at Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) and National Bank Stadium (Karachi) ahead of the mega white-ball event, PCB has decided to host the tri-series in these two venues.

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PCB assures seamless upgradation of its stadiums before deadline 

In a recent update, PCB has assured the fans and the media that the stadium reconstruction work is progressing as per plan at the two venues and desires to complete the work on or well before the deadline expires. 

They further added that the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has seen significant enhancements. The seating capacity has been upgraded to 35,000 and as many as 480 LED lights along with two giant replay screens have been installed at the site to give the spectators a memorial viewing experience. 

“Additionally, 480 state-of-the-art LED lights have been installed to enhance broadcast LUX levels, ensuring superior viewing quality for fans worldwide. To further elevate the spectator experience, two giant digital replay screens – measuring 80 feet x 30 feet and 22 feet x 35 feet – will be installed next week. A brand-new players’ and officials’ hospitality enclosure has also been created, which will be operational by January 25."

Meanwhile, at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, sweeping renovation work is underway. The stadium will house a new players’ and officials’ hospitality enclosure at the University End along with 350 LED lights to cater to an unforgettable experience for the spectators.

“To improve broadcast coverage, 350 LED lights have been installed, ensuring optimal visibility for global audiences. Two digital replay screens have already been fixed, and 5,000 new chairs have been installed to enhance spectator comfort."

Can the entire Champions Trophy 2025 be shifted to the UAE?

India's repeated denial has forced the PCB and ICC to be inventive and adopt a "fusion" model approach. Under this agreement, India will play all its fixtures with Pakistan at a neutral venue and vice-versa, Pakistan will also play out all its future fixtures with India at a neutral venue till 2027. With that in mind, the current Champions Trophy edition has been hosted jointly by Pakistan and the UAE. Should the stadium crisis situation exacerbate any further for Pakistan, the ICC, in every likelihood may be compelled to bring the entire CT 2025 to UAE shores as a last resort. 

Ryan Rickelton Ends Nine-Year Wait for South Africa with Double Ton Against Pakistan

Ryan Rickelton from South Africa made cricket history by hitting over 200 runs in a Test match. It's been nine years since anyone else from South Africa did that. On Saturday, in the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town, his amazing score of 202 runs from 266 balls really helped improve the Proteas' game. Rickelton was a key player in giving his team a strong advantage.

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Breaking a Nine-Year Drought

Resuming at an unbeaten 176 on Day 2, Rickelton hit a double century early, making the Cape Town crowd extremely happy. The performance was top-notch, demonstrating his patience and precision with 25 boundaries and also a hit over the boundary. With Rickelton's milestone, South Africa hadn't seen a double century in Test cricket since Hashim Amla did it in 2016.

The Proteas weren't doing particularly well at the start, losing three of their players Aiden Markram with 17 runs, Wiaan Mulder for just 5, and Tristan Stubbs out without obtaining for a total of 71 runs very early, by the 7th over. Mohammad Abbas and Salman Ali Agha from Pakistan were very successful in their method, taking the Proteas' players out fast.

But then, things took a major turn. Rickelton, who was just starting out, teamed up with the team captain, Temba Bavuma. Together, they started scoring many runs, achieving up a whopping 235 runs between them for the fourth wicket. This duo completely changed the game. During their partnership, Bavuma was an issue, altogether and chalked up his fourth test century, demonstrating how tough he could be.Their hard work paid off, making fully sure South Africa shot back into a strong position in the tournament. Even after Bavuma had to head out just before Day 1 was coming to an end, it didn't slow them down at all. The team finished the day looking very good with a score of 316-4.

First Test Hundred in 2025 - Ryan Rickelton.

First Test Double Hundred in 2025 - Ryan Rickelton.

What a remarkable start to the New Year Test, Incredible innings, dominating WTC cycle for South Africa 🙇🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/mVu924Putn

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 4, 2025

Day 2 Highlights

Rickelton and David Bedingham started batting again for South Africa. Rickelton obtained a strikingly large double century but Bedingham only got five runs before Mohammad Abbas got him out. By the morning break, the team obtained 370-5 after playing 95 overs, keeping their approach very powerful.Pakistan's bowlers, including the returning Mir Hamza and debutant Aamir Jamal, struggled to make breakthroughs. Both bowlers delivered long spells without success, leaving Pakistan to toil under the sun.

A Stellar Year for Rickelton

Since hitting the cricket scene in 2022, Rickelton has been joining it. He secured his first Test century in a match against Sri Lanka in December. Now, he's just played an amazing game against Pakistan. Rickelton's been solid as a top-order batter, adapting to any difficult pitch or bowler set forth. This makes him vitally key to South Africa's team.Adding to his accolades, Rickelton was picked by the Mumbai Indians for ₹1 crore during the IPL auction in November, reflecting his growing stature in world cricket.

Ryan Rickelton Scores Maiden Test Century Against Pakistan in 2025

Ryan Rickelton secured his first Test century on January 3, 2025, while he was playing against Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands, Cape Town. Scoring large in this game proved to everyone that he's a stable and calm batsman capable of dealing with major game stress. The score is very important in his cricket career. Ryan Rickelton secured his first Test century on January 3, 2025, while going, currently, facing Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

Scoring big in this game proved to everyone that he's a stable and relaxed batsman capable of dealing with important game stress. The score is very important in his cricket career. Ryan Rickelton secured his first Test century on January 3, 2025, while currently facing Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands, Cape Town. Scoring major in this game proved to everyone that he's a stable and reliable batsman capable of dealing with intense game stress.

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The score is very important in his cricket career.

The Build-Up: South Africa's Batting Struggles

South Africa chose to bat first after winning the toss on a bouncy pitch at Newlands but it turned out to be a tough call. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton had a good start as openers, putting up 61 runs together, until Markram was sent out by a strong ball from Pakistan's fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, scoring only 17.

South Africa was in a tough spot, 72 for 3 at lunch, because their middle-order couldn't handle the pressure and fell apart. Wiaan Mulder, batting at number three, had a rough time with the Pakistani bowlers and nicked out after making only 5 runs. After losing wickets quickly, there was a significant quotient of pressure on the South African team.Now, everyone is hoping Rickelton can save the innings.

HUNDRED FOR RYAN RICKELTON...!!!! 🙇

- 2nd Test Hundred for Rickelton, fantastic Knock, South Africa dominating in this WTC Cycle. pic.twitter.com/fCVFYTmIBZ

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 3, 2025

Rickelton's Resilience: A Century to Remember

After holding a lunch, Rickelton returned to the field, calm and ready to go. He's understood a strong way of playing that lets him remain placid, even when things start off somewhat rough. He wasn't at all shaken by the tough Pakistani bowlers, facing them with a significant quotient of guts. Rickelton is tough to get out because he's really proficient at not going after balls that aren't worth it, and can hit the ball perfectly, whether it's approaching toward him fast or with spin.

Rickelton and captain Temba Bavuma, along with the middle-order, really worked together nicely as the day progressed. Even though Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Abbas from Pakistan were making things difficult, Rickelton stayed calm. He took his time, played it safe, and gradually kept obtaining more.

Rickelton finally hit 100 runs after 173 balls during the post-tea session, and this made both his team and the fans from South Africa extremely happy. The way he played, showing quality, skill, and toughness, was very noticeable in his innings. By reaching his century, Rickelton didn't simply hit a personal goal he also gave South Africa the solid performance they really needed, which they hadn't had earlier that day.

SA vs PAK Match Preview

The first Test in the series was a classic match between two strong Test nations. The two-wicket victory margin demonstrates how close these teams are in quality. South Africa will be aiming for a clean sweep of the Test series. Pakistan will likely be looking to improve its tactics under pressure.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – 2nd Match, Test Match

Venue: Newlands - Cape Town

Date & Time: 03rd January 2025 at 02:00 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 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 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

Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma(c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Shan Masood(c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas

Topmost Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Salman Agha – Salman Agha’s all-round skills will be the perfect tool for Masood to have in his armory. The all-rounder has 674 runs in his last ten Test matches.
• Aamer Jamal – Aamer Jamal’s all-round abilities complete a side capable of challenging the hosts. He has 21 wickets in his last six Tests.

Top Picks – South Africa

• David Bedingham – David Bedingham has been a longtime prolific domestic performer. He will look forward to returning to Newlands. The middle-order batter has 540 runs in the last ten Tests.
• Kagiso Rabada – He showed his underrated ability with the bat in the previous Test too. He has 34 Test wickets in his last eight matches.

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:

After appearing in one of the all times classic Test matches, South Africa and Pakistan will face off again. South Africa will be encouraged by their qualification for the ICC World Test Championship Final & will be hoping to maintain their momentum. Pakistan will be looking for vengeance after missing out on key moments in the previous game. Both teams' fast bowlers could put on another fantastic performance at Newlands. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.

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

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 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

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.

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

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 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

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.

SA vs PAK Match Preview

South Africa will host Pakistan in the first one-day international of the three-match series on Tuesday at Boland Park in Paarl. The home team will be confident heading into this match after defeating Pakistan in the recent three-match T20I series. The team's management will believe that the players will continue their performance with bat and ball. The visitors, on the other hand, will be low on confidence following their loss in the just-ended three-match T20I series. The team management is hoping that the team can make amends for their mistakes and put on a strong performance in this first game.

SA vs PAK Match Details

South Africa vs Pakistan – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Eurolux Boland Park, Paarl

Date & Time: 19th December 2024 at 05:30 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 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 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

Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartman

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Rizwan (c &wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Shafique, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, 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.
• Abrar Ahmed – Abrar Ahmed was Pakistan's joint-highest wicket-taker during the T20I series against South Africa, with three wickets in two innings. In the most recent ODI match against Zimbabwe, he was the team's best bowler.

Top Picks – South Africa

• David Miller – David Miller was largely to blame for South Africa's first T20I victory over Pakistan, scoring 82 runs alone. He had a prolific ODI career spanning 149 innings, scoring 4458 runs at an average of 42.05.
• Kagiso Rabada – Kagiso Rabada served as a crucial bowler for South Africa, taking 157 wickets in 99 ODI innings. He also has an outstanding bowling average of 27.77 in his ODI career thus far.

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.