SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st ODI
South Africa and Pakistan are set to face each other in an exciting three-match ODI series, starting on December 17 in Paarl.
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The South African side is all set to turn their fortunes against Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series slated to take place on December 17 at Boland Park, Paarl. This series comes after the Proteas resounding 2-0 victory in the T20I series, which ended on a disappointing note as the final match in Johannesburg was abandoned due to heavy rainfall.
Mohammad Rizwan and his men will be eager to recover from their T20I setback and make a strong start in the ODIs to gain momentum ahead of the two-match Test series commencing on Boxing Day. On the other hand, Temba Bavuma and his men will look to use their home advantage and ride on high confidence after the T20I series win.
With the action shifting to the ODIs after the T20I series, the two teams will look to fine-tune their teams and strategies as they prepare for future tournaments.
Also Check: Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between SA vs PAK?
Match Information
South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st ODI
Pakistan tour of South Africa, 17 Dec 2024, Tue, 5:30 PM IST ,Boland Park, Paarl
Broadcast
Sports 18 Channel
Live Stream
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Weather Report
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Players Stats in current Series
Saim Ayub
PAK - bat
129 Runs
2 Matches
Heinrich Klaasen
SA - wk
264 Runs
3 Matches
Ryan Rickelton
SA - wk
267 Runs
2 Matches
Reeza Hendricks
SA - bat
125 Runs
2 Matches
Saim Ayub
PAK - bat
235 Runs
3 Matches
Babar Azam
PAK - bat
193 Runs
2 Matches
Abbas Afridi
PAK - bowl
220.00
2 Matches
Haris Rauf
PAK - bowl
300.00
2 Matches
Keshav Maharaj
SA - bowl
114.29
1 Match
David Miller
SA - bat
205.00
1 Match
Abrar Ahmed
PAK - bowl
200.00
2 Matches
David Bedingham
SA - bat
100.00
2 Matches
George Linde
SA - all
5 Wkts
2 Matches
Shaheen Afridi
PAK - bowl
7 Wkts
3 Matches
Mohammad Abbas
PAK - bowl
10 Wkts
2 Matches
Shaheen Afridi
PAK - bowl
3 Wkts
2 Matches
Marco Jansen
SA - all
6 Wkts
3 Matches
Marco Jansen
SA - all
10 Wkts
2 Matches
Dayyaan Galiem
SA - all
5.25
1 Match
Saim Ayub
PAK - bat
4.00
3 Matches
Saim Ayub
PAK - bat
1.13
2 Matches
George Linde
SA - all
6.13
2 Matches
Abrar Ahmed
PAK - bowl
4.21
2 Matches
Keshav Maharaj
SA - bowl
2.85
1 Match
Probable Playing XI
South Africa
H Klaasen (wk), RD Rickelton, DA Miller, HE van der Dussen, T Shamsi, T Bavuma (C), M Jansen, T Stubbs, AK Markram, KA Maharaj, K Rabada
Bench : OEG Baartman, Kwena Maphaka, T de Zorzi, AL Phehlukwayo
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Agha Salman, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Moqim, S Afridi, Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Naseem Shah
Bench : Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, M Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
60%
Pace Bowling
40%
Spin Bowling
70%
Batting Pitch
250
Average Score
30%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Temba Bavuma SA | BAT
Temba Bavuma showcased his great form in the recently concluded Test series against SL, taking the side to sit at the top of the 2023-25 WTC standings. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to step up in the ODI series against PAK ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The 34-year-old cricketer's form with bat can give you many fantasy points.
Marco Jansen SA | ALL
Marco Jansen has been in the great form in the ODIs, contributing with both bat and the ball over the years. The 24-year-old cricketer will be looking to boost the lower-middle orders of the game alongside giving crucial breakthroughs to his side in the middle overs. His form with both bat and ball can give you high returns so you can keep him in the captaincy pick.
Mohammad Rizwan PAK | WK
Pakistan side suffered defeat in the T20Is but they will be aiming to bounce back in the T20I series. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to boost the top and middle orders of the game to help his side stand in the dominant spot. In addition, his work behind the stumps can bolster your fantasy points.
Babar Azam PAK | BAT
Former number one ODI batter can be your top picks considering his form in the ODIs. The Lahore born cricketer posses the ability to single handedly demolish the hosts bowlers in the series.
Agha Salman PAK | BAT
The 31-year-old cricketer has been one of the most standout performers from the Pakistani side. His form with both bat and the ball can give you high returns.
Aiden Markram SA | BAT
The star cricketer has been contributing with both bat and the ball in this format. Markram can pose big threat to Pakistan side with his performance.
Keshav Maharaj SA | BOWL
The left-arm spinner has been one of the most standout performers from the hosts camp. The 34-year-old cricketer will be looking to pose big threat to Pakistani batting unit.
Shaheen Afridi PAK | BOWL
The left-arm pacer might pose big threat to South Africa batters in the series. The 24-year-old cricketer seems to be an standout performers from the Pakistani camp.
Haris Rauf PAK | BOWL
The right-arm pacer has been one of the best bowlers from the Pakistani side in the current era and posses the ability to thwart Proteas batting unit.
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Kwena Maphaka
SA | BOWL
Sufyan Moqim
PAK | BAT
Last Updated On - Dec 17 2024 5:43 PM
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