PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update – South Africa tour of Pakistan, 1st T20I

Match Details:

The 1st of the 3 match T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played on 11th February at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

The match is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM local time and 6:30 PM IST and it will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network.

Preview:

The 1st of the 3 match T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Thursday. It’s an evening game and the stage is set for the T20I series. After wrapping up the Test series 2-0, Pakistan is aiming for similar kinds of results in the shortest format. Pakistan didn’t have the greatest of the T20 series when they toured New Zealand as they lost the series by a margin of 1-2.

Skipper Babar Azam’s absence affected Pakistan mainly on that tour. But on their home soil, they are a very dangerous side and a tough to beat opposition. On the contrary, South Africa has a lot of fresh faces in their squad and Heinrich Klassen has been given captain’s responsibility. South Africa is playing T20I for the first time in Pakistan and it will be a real challenge for the young and inexperienced side.

South Africa’s recent form in the T20 format isn’t up to the mark as they lost their home series 0-3 to England a couple of months back. Having said that, they have got good talented youngsters who are willing to make their mark at the International level.

PAK vs SA Weather Report for 1st T20I:

Ideal weather conditions to play cricket at this time of the year in Pakistan, with the temperature ranging between 24 to 18 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 62 percent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It’s not a high-scoring venue. The batters need to work really hard for their runs. The surface will definitely help the bowlers and varying the pace will be the key weapon for them. Anything between 150-165 is a competitive score on this venue. Batting is a good option.

Average first innings score:

154 (Last 5 T20I matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

PAK vs SA Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haider Ali, Babar Azam (c), Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf/Hasan Ali, Usman Qadir, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Bench:

Aamer Yamin, Amad Butt, Danish Aziz, Mohammad Nawaz, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Haris Rauf/Hasan Ali, Zafar Gohar, Zahid Mahmood

South Africa

Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, JJ Smuts, Heinrick Klaasen (C & WK), David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Andile Phehlukwayo, George Linde/Bjorn Fortuin, Junior Dala, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla

Bench:

Nandre Burger, Okuhle Cele, Bjorn Fortuin/George Linde, Ryan Rickelton, Jacques Snyman, Glenton Stuurman, Pite van Biljon

PAK vs SA Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Mohammad Rizwan was awarded player of the match in the last T20I when they toured New Zealand last month. In T20Is, he always opens the batting for Pakistan and gave good starts.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam ranked 2nd in the ICC T20 rankings, has got a brilliant temperament and knows how to pace the innings. In his T20I career, he has played 44 matches and has scored 1681 runs at an excellent average of 50.94 with a strike rate of 130.01.

Shaheen Shah Afridi will be an effective bowler particularly in the T20 format with the new ball and also at the death overs. He has scalped 22 wickets in T20I’s at an economy of 7.78 with the best figures of 3 for 20.

David Miller is the most capped T20I player in the current South Africa squad, he is a big hitter and has got enormous power to clear the boundary. In his 78 T20Is, he has scored 1409 runs at an average of close to 30 with the highest score of 101*.

Newly appointed South African skipper Heinrich Klaasen is a decent T20 player, can play long innings, and excellent behind the wickets as well. In 13 T20I matches, he has scored 271 runs at an average of 24.63 with a good strike rate of 150.55.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Heinrich Klaasen

Vice-Captain Options – Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Faheem Ashraf

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PAK vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan, Heinrich Klaasen

Batters – Haider Ali, Babar Azam (c), David Miller, Reeza Hendricks (vc)

All-Rounders – Faheem Ashraf, Dwaine Pretorius

Bowlers – Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Usman Qadir

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PAK vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan (c)

Batters – Haider Ali, Babar Azam, Janneman Malan, David Miller (vc), Reeza Hendricks

All-Rounders – Andile Phehlukwayo, JJ Smuts

Bowlers – Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Junior Dala

Expert Advice:

Iftikhar Ahmed will be a budget pick, you can pick him at only 8 credits. He is a hard-hitting middle-order batter and can contribute with the ball as well.

Today’s PAK vs SA Probable Winners:

Pakistan are expected to win this match.

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