South Africa vs Pakistan Head to Head Record, 3rd ODI: Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024, Stats and Results

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SA vs PAK 3rd ODI: The third and final ODI between Pakistan and South Africa is set to take place on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Pakistan have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

They now aim to make history by completing a whitewash in South Africa-a feat never achieved in bilateral ODIs. The Proteas, on the other hand, will look to salvage pride and avoid further embarrassment at home.

In the first two games, Pakistan dominated across all departments. They secured a thrilling 3-wicket win in the opener and followed it up with an 81-run victory in the second match. Meanwhile, South Africa's inconsistent batting and inability to capitalize on starts have been their undoing.

Match Information

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm IST
Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Streaming: FanCode Website and App

Team News

South Africa

South Africa will rely on their experienced campaigners to step up. Heinrich Klaasen has been their best batter, with scores of 86 and 97 in the series. Skipper Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi must provide a solid start.

Whereas, Aiden Markram and David Miller need to convert their starts into impactful innings. The Proteas' bowlers, led by Kwena Maphaka and Marco Jansen, have shown promise but need to contain Pakistan's powerful lineup.

South Africa Probable XI

Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Pakistan

Pakistan's playing XI is likely to remain unchanged. Openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique will look to set the tone early, with Ayub impressing with a century in the first ODI. Skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan will anchor the middle order.

So should in-form players Kamran Ghulam and Salman Agha. The bowling attack has been a standout, with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed delivering crucial breakthroughs. Haris Rauf's struggles might see Mohammad Hasnain get a chance.

Pakistan Probable XI

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Kamran Ghulam, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed.

Head-to-Head Record

Total ODIs played: 52
South Africa win: 32
Pakistan win: 19
No result: 1

Pitch and Weather Report

The Wanderers Stadium is traditionally a high-scoring venue, with teams often breaching the 300-run mark. However, conditions for the match may be tricky, with overcast skies and a maximum temperature of 21°C expected. There's a possibility of rain in the evening, which could impact the game.

Player Stats

Most Runs in series (SA): Heinrich Klaasen - 97 runs
Most Wickets in series (SA): Kwena Maphaka - 4 wickets
Most Runs in series (PAK): Saim Ayub - 109 runs
Most Wickets in series (PAK): Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi - 4 wickets

South Africa vs Pakistan Complete Squads

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

Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Usman Khan (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.