πππππ :Β Pakistan vs South Africa ββββ
ππππ : February 12, Wednesday
ππππ : 14:30 PM ISTβ
πππππ : National Bank of Pakistan Sports Complex, Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan
ππππππππππ : 3rd ODI 2025
Pakistan’s must-win game after a loss against New Zealand
- South Africa has won only once in the last five games against Pakistan
- Pakistan plays at home, and the players know the conditions well
- South African players struggle on sub-continental tracks
Pakistan vs South Africa
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
PAK vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the third game of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025. Hosts Pakistan will lock horns with South Africa in a virtual knockout clash. Both teams lost their respective games against New Zealand, and the winner of this game will take on the Kiwis in the final. It will be an important game for both teams on the eve of the Champion’s Trophy later this month.
The Pakistanis will take inspiration from their recent record against South Africa. They have won four times between the two teams in the last five games. South Africans have a history of struggling on these slow and turning tracks and shall look to overcome this shortcoming. A lot is riding on this game for both teams, and we expect a close contest.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Pakistan Preview
Mohammad Rizwan and his men must solve many problems days before the Champion’s Trophy. It was a poor show from the team in their opening game against New Zealand, where they lost by 78 runs. The bowlers bowled poorly in the death overs, and the batting lineup failed to impress on a good wicket. They must win this game to reach the final, and Rizwan would like a strong comeback from his players.
Fakhar Zaman announced his return to the national team with a good knock, but he will need support from the out-of-form Babar Azam at the other end. The middle order failed to impress against New Zealand. They need runs from Kamran Ghulam, Rizwan, and Salman Agha. The lower middle order has good hitters, and the team expects Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, and Shaheen Afridi to do well.
South Africa Preview
Temba Bavuma will be upset with the six-wicket loss against New Zealand in the last game. They put up a dominating show with the bat in the first half of their innings but finished at least 30 runs short of the intended target. The bowling attack struggled to use the conditions. As they take on the hosts in a knockout contest, Bavuma expects a better show from his players.
Matthew Breetzke smashed a brilliant hundred in the last game and will look to repeat a similar show at the top with Temba Bavuma. Kyle Verreynne will look to do well in the middle order and add runs with Wiaan Mulder and Heinrich Klaasen. The side will expect runs in the lower middle order from Senuran Muthusamy and Eathan Bosch.
Weather Conditions
We expect clear skies over Karachi and a great batting performance. Batsmen can play their strokes freely on this track as the ball hits the bat hard. There will be little for the bowlers in this game. The average first innings score is 290 runs in the last five years. The side batting first must have over 320 on the board.
PAK vs RSA Pitch Report
National Stadium Karachi is known for being a batsman’s paradise. The outfield is quick, which allows for easy run-scoring for the batsmen. Bowlers, especially the fast bowlers, have always found it challenging to bowl here. It is a good venue for the spinners, as the ball occasionally takes sharp turns.
Toss: To Bowl
Defending scores is a massive challenge in Karachi once the dew sets in the evening. As past games have shown, gripping the ball is difficult in the second half. The side that wins the toss in this game will look to play it safe by bowling first.
