South Africa vs Pakistan Head to Head Record, 1st ODI: Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024, Stats and Results

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SA vs PAK 1st ODI: The South Africa vs Pakistan ODI series kicks off on Tuesday, December 17, at Boland Park in Paarl, with the first game scheduled to start at 5:30 PM IST. They've had a dominant performance in the T20I series.

Now, the Proteas will look to continue their winning momentum in the 50-over format. For Pakistan, this series provides a crucial opportunity to regroup and find a consistent combination ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Match Information

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM IST
Venue: Boland Park, Paark
Streaming: FanCode (website and app)

Team News

South Africa

South Africa enters the series with a well-balanced squad, bolstered by the return of experienced players like Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, and Keshav Maharaj. Captain Temba Bavuma is in fine form after the Test series against Sri Lanka.

He will lead a side that also includes promising youngster Kwena Maphaka, who could debut in ODIs after impressing in the T20Is. With players like Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and Marco Jansen in their ranks, South Africa will aim to exploit home conditions effectively.

Pakistan

Pakistan faces challenges with form and team balance, particularly in their batting lineup. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan will need to inspire better performances from the top order, including Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, after a lackluster T20I series.

Their bowling attack, featuring Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah, is a strength, but consistency remains key. The Men in Green have also included left-arm spinner Sufyan Muqeem, though Abrar Ahmed is likely to start as the primary spinner.

Head-to-Head Record

Total matches played: 83
Matches won by South Africa: 52
Matches won by Pakistan: 30
Matches with no result: 1

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report

Boland Park in Paarl offers a moderately slow surface that favors spinners and bowlers relying on variations. The average first-innings score is around 266.

The batting becomes trickier under lights as the pitch slows further. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first and post a competitive total of 250-270, which can be challenging to chase.

Weather Report

The weather in Paarl is expected to be clear and conducive for cricket, with no rain forecast. A pleasant evening should set the stage for a competitive contest.

Player Stats

Most Runs in last 2 years (SA): Quinton de Kock - 590 runs
Most Wickets in last 2 years (SA): Tabraiz Shamsi - 9 wickets
Most Runs in last 2 years (PAK): Babar Azam - 573 runs
Most Wickets in last 2 years (PAK): Shaheen Shah Afridi - 16 wickets

South Africa vs Pakistan Complete Squads

South Africa Squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Ottneil Baartman, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen

Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan (WK).