πππππ :Β South Africa vs Pakistan
ππππ : December 22 ,βSunday
ππππ :β 17:30 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ : DP World Wanderers Stadium, Sandton, South Africa
ππππππππππ :ββ 3rd ODI 2024
Host South Africa eye consolation win against Pakistan at The Wanderers
- Pakistan beat South Africa in the second match of the ODI series played at Newlands
- Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam and Shaheen Afridi put in excellent performances for South Africa in the previous match.
- Heinrich Klaasen, and Tony de Zorzi put in credible performances for South Africa in a losing cause.
South Africa vs Pakistan
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.
RSA vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis
Host South Africa will be looking to play for pride when they take on Pakistan in the third and final game of the ODI series to be played at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Sunday.
In the 2nd ODI, Host South Africa were completely outclassed by Pakistan in all three departments. Captain Temba Bavuma will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and earn a consolation victory in the series finale.
TEAMS PREVIEW
South Africa Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, captain Temba Bavuma, rookie opener Tony de Zorzi, wicket-keeper Heinrich Klaasen and explosive hitter David Miller to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, wicket-keeper 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. Besides Klaasen, Tony de Zorzi, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram failed to capitalize on their decent starts.
Pakistan Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the in-form opener Saim Ayub, captain Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha and Kamran Ghulam to do the bulk of the scoring.
In the previous match, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam smashed half-centuries to help Pakistan post a mammoth 330 runs in their allotted 50 overs.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed and Salman Agha to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, left-arm quick Shaheen was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan and finished with figures of 4 for 47 in 8 overs. His new-ball partner, Naseem Shah, was excellent as well and claimed 3 for 37 in 8.1 overs.
Weather Conditions
With rain predicted in the first half of the match, the surface at The Wanderers might offer lateral movement to the quick bowlers. The average first innings in ODIs at The Wanderers is around 240 runs. The highest total posted was by Australia, who scored 434 runs against South Africa in a one-day match played in 2005.
RSA vs PAK Pitch Report
The Wanderers, Johannesburg will host the third and final game of the ODI series played between South Africa and Pakistan.
At The Wanderers, South Africa have won five matches out of six played against Pakistan
Toss: To Bowl
Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 250 runs. Five matches out of the last eight have been won by side batting second.