South Africa vs Pakistan 1st ODI Match Prediction, Report, Tips...

In the opening match of the three-match ODI Series in 2024, South Africa (SA) and Pakistan (PAK) will square off. The game is scheduled for December 17 at 5:30 PM IST at Boland Park in Paarl. Encouraged by their resounding 2-0 victory in the previous T20I series, the Proteas will try to maintain their winning streak into the 50-over format. After their difficulties in the game's shortened format, Pakistan will try to recover and mount a powerful comeback.

Temba Bavuma, the captain, had a triumphant return and will captain the team in the forthcoming series. In addition to him, bowler Kagiso Rabada and all-rounder Keshav Maharaj will play in the 50-over format. In addition to them, the youthful Kwena Maphaka may make her ODI debut. However, Pakistan lost the plot in the middle overs after putting on a strong display in the second Twenty20 International, ultimately losing the game and the series. Pakistan will look to perform well in the opening match of the ODI series and bounce back on the tour amid domestic selection and coaching-related concerns.

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st ODI Match details:

Pitch Report:

Boland Park Pitch:

Boland Park's surface is anticipated to perform differently than Centurion and Johannesburg's faster, more buoyant tracks. The predicted slower pace of the pitch may work well for Pakistan's batting lineup and present them with a chance to take advantage of the circumstances.

Paarl Weather:

During the day, Paarl's temperature is predicted to be between 23°C and 28°C, with a gentle westerly breeze of 11 km/h offering some respite. There is no chance of thunderstorms, and the likelihood of rain is still very low at 1%. Nonetheless, 88% cloud cover is predicted to persist, resulting in gloomy conditions that could present early difficulties for hitters.

Head to Head:

Predicted Playing XI:

Probable Playing XI for South Africa:

Heinrich Klaasen (Wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartman, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, and Andile Phehlukwayo.

Probable Playing XI for Pakistan:

Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Sufiyan Mukeem, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Muhammad Rizwan (C/Wk).

Predicted Best Players:

Probable Best Batter: South Africa Captain Temba Bavuma

Probable Best Bowler: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed

Predicted winner:

South Africa is most favoured to win the match.

Disclaimer: The author's understanding, analysis, and intuition laid the prediction's foundation. Take into account the aforementioned elements when formulating your prediction, and then decide for yourself.

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