SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st Test

Temba Bavuma has done well in this format in the last few years.

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Updated - 23 Dec 2024, 21:07 IST

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Preview

South Africa will take on Pakistan in the 1st Test of the Pakistan tour of South Africa. Pakistan won their previous Test series against England 2-1 in Pakistan. On the other hand, South Africa won their previous series against Sri Lanka 2-0. This is a very important series in the context of WTC. A solitary win in the series would ensure South Africa's berth in the upcoming WTC Final. They are favourites to do it and Pakistan who are not in contention for the WTC Final will be looking to spoil the party. Even though Pakistan recently won the ODI and T20I series, the hosts have a great record against Pakistan in home Tests. South Africa will be led by Temba Bavuma and will be missing  Coetzee due to injury. Pakistan have not won an overseas Test match in quite a while and they will be keen to correct their record. This promises to be a thrilling start to the series on Boxing Day. 

Match Information

South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st Test

Pakistan tour of South Africa, 26 Dec 2024, Thur, 2:00 PM IST ,SuperSport Park, Centurion

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Weather Report

SuperSport Park, Centurion

Clouds

25.4Ā°C

65% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

South Africa

L
L
L
NR
W

Pakistan

W
W
W
NR
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

129 Runs

2Ā Matches

264 Runs

3Ā Matches

125 Runs

2Ā Matches

4

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

235 Runs

3Ā Matches

85 Runs

2Ā Matches

6

Agha Salman

PAK - bat

163 Runs

3Ā Matches

1

Abbas Afridi

PAK - bowl

220.00

2Ā Matches

2

Haris Rauf

PAK - bowl

300.00

2Ā Matches

3

David Miller

SA - bat

205.00

1Ā Match

4

Abrar Ahmed

PAK - bowl

200.00

2Ā Matches

5

George Linde

SA - all

200.00

2Ā Matches

6

200.00

1Ā Match

1

George Linde

SA - all

5 Wkts

2Ā Matches

2

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

7 Wkts

3Ā Matches

3

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

3 Wkts

2Ā Matches

4

Marco Jansen

SA - all

6 Wkts

3Ā Matches

5

Abrar Ahmed

PAK - bowl

3 Wkts

2Ā Matches

6

Kagiso Rabada

SA - bowl

5 Wkts

2Ā Matches

1

Dayyaan Galiem

SA - all

5.25

1Ā Match

2

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

4.00

3Ā Matches

3

George Linde

SA - all

6.13

2Ā Matches

4

Abrar Ahmed

PAK - bowl

4.21

2Ā Matches

5

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

7.38

2Ā Matches

6

Kagiso Rabada

SA - bowl

5.20

2Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

South Africa

RD Rickelton, T de Zorzi, AK Markram, T Stubbs, M Jansen, K Rabada, T Bavuma (C), K Verreynne (wk), DG Bedingham, KA Maharaj, D Paterson

Bench : H Klaasen, DA Miller, HE van der Dussen, OEG Baartman, Kwena Maphaka, T Shamsi, AL Phehlukwayo, RR Hendricks, D Ferreira, GF Linde, MP Breetzke, PE Kruger, AD Galiem, Wiaan Mulder, N Peter, S Muthusamy, Andile Simelane, A Nortje, G Coetzee

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Naseem Shah, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood (C), Aamer Jamal, Mir Hamza, Nauman Ali, Khurram Shahzad

Bench : Agha Salman, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Haris Rauf, M Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim, S Afridi, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah Khan, Omair Yousuf, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, J Khan

Injury and availability news

will be added when there is an update

Pitch Report

The surface here will be helpful for pacers and batting will be a challenge and both teams will look to put up big runs in the first innings as the pitch may quicken up as the sun beats down.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

261

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Temba Bavuma SA | BAT

Skipper Temba Bavuma has crossed the 50-run mark five times across eight Test innings in 2024. He has averaged more than 50 in the previous four years. This is his best format and he will be a good option to have.

7.5
C

Mohammad Rizwan PAK | WK

Mohammad Rizwan averages 50.90 in Tests this year, having made 509 runs and will also give points with his wicket-keeping. He will be a good captaincy pick.

9
C

Kagiso Rabada SA | BOWL

Kagiso Rabada will spearhead the bowling attack and has 32 scalps to his name at an average of 17.96. He has also scored 980 runs in his Test career.

9

Marco Jansen SA | ALL

Marco Jansen averages 18.93 for his 15 Test scalps in 2024. He can also be handy with the bat lower down the order.

9

Agha Salman PAK | BAT

Agha Salman (435 at 48.33) has been in fine touch this year. He will also bowl some overs of spin if needed. He will be a top pick.

9

Babar Azam PAK | BAT

Babar Azam, has been struggling in red-ball cricket, but is just three shy of completing 4,000 Test runs and did well in the previous tour of SA. Back him to do well

8

Keshav Maharaj SA | BOWL

With 35 wickets at 19.20, Keshav Maharaj is South Africa's leading wicket-taker in Tests this year. He will be a handy budget pick.

8.5

David Bedingham SA | BAT

David Bedingham is South Africa's leading run-getter in Tests this year with 496 runs at 33.06. Back him to do well in this game.

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9

Nauman Ali

PAK | BOWL

Despite doing well in the previous series in Pakistan, conditions in South Africa generally is not helpful for spinners. So he can be left out for this match.

8

Abdullah Shafique

PAK | BAT

Abdullah Shafique scored three back to back ducks in the ODI Series and looked out of sorts. He might not get selected in the Playing XI.

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 23 2024 9:07 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

6 : 5

PAK

Credits Left
10.5/100

Head To Head
Mohammad Rizwan

7.5

Kyle Verreynne

7.5

Saim Ayub

7

Babar Azam

9

Aiden Markram
VC

9

Temba Bavuma

8

David Bedingham

8.5

Marco Jansen

9

Aamer Jamal

6.5

Kagiso Rabada
C

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
8.5/100

Grand League
Mohammad Rizwan

7.5

Babar Azam
VC

9

Agha Salman

9

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Temba Bavuma
C

8

Marco Jansen

9

Aamer Jamal

6.5

Kagiso Rabada

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

Mir Hamza

8.5

Keshav Maharaj

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

6 : 5

PAK

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11/100

Mega League
Mohammad Rizwan

7.5

Saim Ayub

7

Agha Salman

9

Tony de Zorzi

6.5

Temba Bavuma

8

Shan Masood
VC

9

David Bedingham
C

8.5

Marco Jansen

9

Kagiso Rabada

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

Dane Paterson

7

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

6 : 5

PAK

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11/100

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Mohammad Rizwan

7.5

Saim Ayub

7

Agha Salman

9

Tony de Zorzi

6.5

Temba Bavuma

8

Shan Masood
VC

9

David Bedingham
C

8.5

Marco Jansen

9

Kagiso Rabada

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

Dane Paterson

7

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