SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 3rd ODI

Pakistan have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and will be eager to complete a whitewash in the third game on Sunday, December 22 in Johannesburg.

By Pratyusha Bhawar

Updated - 22 Dec 2024, 13:26 IST

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Preview

The hosts, South Africa (SA), are all set to turn their fortunes around against Pakistan (PAK) in the third and final ODI of the series, slated to take place on December 22 at The Wandereres Stadium in Johannesburg. The visitors showcased a magnificent performance to clinch the ODI series against the Proteas with an 81-run win in the second match at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town, taking an unassailable lead of 2-0. An impressive batting performance from Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a magnificent bowling performance by Shaheen Shah Afridi, clinched Pakistan's third ODI series win and bolstered their Champions Trophy preparation, where the side aims to defend their title on their home turf.

This series win provided Mohammad Rizwan and his men with a significant morale boost ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The side will be looking to maintain their dominating momentum heading in to the next game to mark a clean sweep against the Proteas.

On the other hand, for the Proteas, this loss showcases the need to address inconsistencies in their batting and rethink their tactical skills and aggressive approach. However, the side still has a chance in the final game of the series to avoid a shambolic clean sweep against the Pakistan side. The South African side, which suffered defeat against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final before Rohit Sharma and his men toppled them in the final game of the 2024 T20 World Cup, is desperately looking to win the next ICC event.

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Match Information

South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI

Pakistan tour of South Africa, 22 Dec 2024, Sun, 5:30 PM IST ,The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLIV, FanCode

Weather Report

The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Clouds

19.0°C

90% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

South Africa

L
L
NR
W
W

Pakistan

W
W
NR
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

129 Runs

2 Matches

183 Runs

2 Matches

125 Runs

2 Matches

4

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

134 Runs

2 Matches

85 Runs

2 Matches

6

Agha Salman

PAK - bat

115 Runs

2 Matches

1

Abbas Afridi

PAK - bowl

220.00

2 Matches

2

Haris Rauf

PAK - bowl

300.00

2 Matches

3

David Miller

SA - bat

205.00

1 Match

4

Abrar Ahmed

PAK - bowl

200.00

2 Matches

5

George Linde

SA - all

200.00

2 Matches

6

Kamran Ghulam

PAK - bat

145.65

2 Matches

1

George Linde

SA - all

5 Wkts

2 Matches

2

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

5 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

4

Agha Salman

PAK - bat

5 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Abrar Ahmed

PAK - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Abrar Ahmed

PAK - bowl

4 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Dayyaan Galiem

SA - all

5.25

1 Match

2

Abrar Ahmed

PAK - bowl

4.21

2 Matches

3

George Linde

SA - all

6.13

2 Matches

4

Kagiso Rabada

SA - bowl

4.80

1 Match

5

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

7.38

2 Matches

6

Saim Ayub

PAK - bat

4.86

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

South Africa

T Bavuma (C), T de Zorzi, HE van der Dussen, AK Markram, H Klaasen (wk), DA Miller, M Jansen, AL Phehlukwayo, BC Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, T Shamsi

Bench : RD Rickelton, OEG Baartman, T Stubbs, K Rabada

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (C), Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Irfan Khan, S Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Bench : Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, M Hasnain, Sufyan Moqim

Injury and availability news

South Africa pacer Ottneil Baartman is set to miss the third ODI against Pakistan due to an injury. Baartman has been replaced by all-rounder Corbin Bosch. Apart from him, South Africa have also been marred by an injury to their left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj who’s been ruled out of the entire series due to left abductor strain.

Pitch Report

The Wanderers surface has assisted the pacers and has been a paradise for them. In the last couple of days, Johannesburg has witnessed considerable rainfall and it could play a huge role in the pitch behaviour as well.

75%

Pace Bowling

25%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

270

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Heinrich Klaasen SA | WK

The Proteas wicketkeeper-batter made 86 off 97 balls featuring seven boundaries and two sixes to help his side post a decent total in the series opening game. However, the star batter was seen in classic form in the second ODI as he made 97 off 74 balls featuring eight boundaries and four towering sixes to help his side stand in the dominant spot. The star batter can be your captaincy pick as he aims to pose big threat to Pakistani side to avoid a whitewash.

7
C

Saim Ayub PAK | BAT

Pakistan opening batter made 109 off 119 balls featuring 10 fours and three towering sixes to help his side win the series opening game. The star batter racked up 25 runs in the second ODI game. One can look to have him in the captaincy pick considering his form with the bat at the top-order of the game. Ayub might play a big role in making a whitewash against the hosts.

9
C

Agha Salman PAK | BAT

Salman Agha hammered an unbeaten 82 off 90 balls featuring four boundaries and two sixes in the series opening game. The star all-rounder also picked up 4 wickets in the first ODI and won the Player of the Match award thanks to his blistering performances with both bat and the ball. The star all-rounder made 33 runs and picked up one wicket in the second ODI game. You must consider him in your Dream 11 team thanks to his sublime form in the series so far with both bat and the ball.

6.5

Tony de Zorzi SA | BAT

The Proteas star batter made 67 runs in the last two games of the ongoing series and might give a great start to his side in this game. He can be your top-picks in your Dream 11 team.

8

Temba Bavuma SA | BAT

The South African skipper chipped in with 12 runs in the second ODI game after missing the series opening game and will be looking to pose a big threat to the Pakistani side in this game.

9

Aiden Markram SA | BAT

Proteas star all-rounder Aiden Markram made 35 off 54 balls in the series opening game while hammering 21 runs in the second ODI game. The star all-rounder can be a top-pick.

9

Shaheen Afridi PAK | BOWL

The left-arm pacer picked up one wicket in the series opening game but scalped 4 wickets in the second ODI game and seems the right option to keep in the budget pick.

9

Marco Jansen SA | ALL

The Proteas all-rounder has scalped four wickets and made 13 runs in the series so far. Jansen can be your top-pick considering his form with both bat and ball.

8.5

Naseem Shah PAK | BOWL

The right-arm pacer picked up three wickets in the second ODI and seems the right player to keep in the budget pick.

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8.5

Ryan Rickelton

SA | WK

9

David Miller

SA | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 22 2024 1:26 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
8.5/100

Head To Head
Mohammad Rizwan

7.5

Heinrich Klaasen
C

9

Saim Ayub

7

Babar Azam

9

Agha Salman
VC

9

Tony de Zorzi

6.5

Temba Bavuma

8

Aiden Markram

9

Marco Jansen

9

Shaheen Afridi

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

6 : 5

PAK

Credits Left
8.5/100

Grand League
Heinrich Klaasen

9

Saim Ayub

7

Babar Azam

9

Agha Salman

9

Rassie van der Dussen

7.5

Tony de Zorzi

6.5

Temba Bavuma

8

Aiden Markram
C

9

Marco Jansen
VC

9

Shaheen Afridi

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
8/100

Mega League
Heinrich Klaasen

9

Saim Ayub

7

Agha Salman

9

Tony de Zorzi

6.5

Temba Bavuma

8

Aiden Markram
C

9

Marco Jansen
VC

9

Haris Rauf

8.5

Abrar Ahmed

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SA

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
8/100

CricTracker Special
Heinrich Klaasen

9

Saim Ayub

7

Agha Salman

9

Tony de Zorzi

6.5

Temba Bavuma

8

Aiden Markram
C

9

Marco Jansen
VC

9

Haris Rauf

8.5

Abrar Ahmed

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

9

Naseem Shah

8.5

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