Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI: PAK vs SA Pitch and Weather Forecast - Karachi National Stadium Report

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PAK vs SA: Pakistan, under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, find themselves in a must-win situation after back-to-back defeats. A heavy 78-run loss against New Zealand followed by a narrow defeat to South Africa has left them on the verge of elimination. On the other hand the Kiwis have made their way to series decider, which will be held on 12th February.

On the other hand, South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, also suffered a setback against New Zealand, losing by six wickets.

With a well-balanced squad featuring seasoned players like Heinrich Klaasen and Keshav Maharaj, they pose a strong challenge. Their focus will be on securing a series sweep and gaining momentum for upcoming contests.

For Pakistan, the batting unit, including Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, and Agha Salman, needs to deliver a collective performance. Meanwhile, the bowling attack, spearheaded by Shaheen Afridi, will play a key role. Naseem Shah, despite facing difficulties in recent matches, has another opportunity to prove his worth on the field.

PAK vs SA 3rd ODI : Pitch Report

The surfaces at this particular venue are traditionally batting-friendly, often leading to high-scoring encounters. The pitches offer good bounce, benefiting fast bowlers in the early stages of the game, while spinners tend to come into play as the match progresses.

PAK vs SA 3rd ODI: Weather Report

According to AccuWeather, there is no chance of rain in Karachi on February 12. The weather in the Pakistan city has started to get warmer, and on the match day, the maximum temperature is expected to be 32.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may drop to 13.9 degrees Celsius. The wind is expected to blow at a speed of 12-15 mph.

PAK vs SA 3rd ODI- Full Squad

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Lungi Ngidi, Meeka-eel Prince, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne.