T20 World Cup 2022: Match 36, PAK vs SA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 World Cup match between PAK vs SA?

Pakistan will tussle against South Africa in a decisive clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday, November 3. The subcontinent side are in desperate need of all two points to keep their semi-final hopes alive. They will have their work cut out against a menacing Proteas who edged past India in their previous encounter to claim the top spot in the group with two games to go.

While a victory for Pakistan will keep them in the hunt for the semis of T20 World Cup 2022, a win for South Africa will all but seal their semi-final berth. Temba Bavuma's side were unlucky to claim just one point from their rain-marred campaign opener against Zimbabwe but bounced back emphatically after back-to-back victories against Bangladesh and India.

Match Details  

Pakistan vs South Africa, Match 36, T20 World Cup 2022

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Date and Time: November 3, 01:30 PM 
Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports Network 

Pitch Report

The surface in Sydney is a batting paradise and is one of the high-scoring grounds in the country. The bowlers will have to be at their disciplined best to contain the batters on a belter of a track. The team winning the toss will be inclined to bat first at the venue in hopes of compiling a daunting total.

Probable Playing XIs for PAK vs SA

Pakistan:

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

South Africa:

Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

Probable Top Performers from PAK vs SA

Probable best batter: David Miller

South Africa's veteran middle-order batter David Miller was instrumental in his side's hard-fought victory against India on a tough batting surface in Perth. Miller's experience will be tested once again when the Proteas take on a fiery Pakistani bowling unit at the SCG.

Probable best bowler: Haris Rauf

The Pakistani speedster has emerged as one of the most lethal bowlers in the shortest format of the game over the past 12 months or so. He is one of the fastest bowlers in the tournament and is a handfull at the top as well as at the death. He will be hoping to continue his terrific form with the ball in hand in the upcoming fixture against the Proteas.

Today's Match Prediction: The team batting first to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.