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Source: Hindustan Times
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On Sunday, December 22, 2024, South Africa (SA) and Pakistan (PAK) will square off in the third and final match of the ODI series at Johannesburg's Wanderers Stadium. The Proteas will just be playing for pride in the third ODI after already losing the series. The hosts would be anxious to win the next game to avoid being humiliated in their own home. After handily winning the series' final two ODIs, the Green Shirts have already secured the series.
The team held the opposition to 239/9 in the first ODI before chasing down the mark by three wickets with three balls remaining. In the 44th over of their reply, South Africa was dismissed for 248 runs. Before David Miller's departure caused a collapse, they were 185/4 at one point. Naseem Shah got three wickets for Pakistan, while Shaheen Afridi took four.
South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd ODI match details:
| Match | South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Date & Time | Sunday, December 22, 5:30 pm IST |
| Live Broadcast & Streaming Details | Sports18 Network, Jio Cinema (app and website) |
Probable playing XI:
Predicted South Africa squad:
David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Tabraiz Shamsi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), and Tony de Zorzi.
Predicted Pakistan squad:
Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, and Saim Ayub.
SA vs PAK Head to Head:
| Matches Played | 85 |
| Won by South Africa | 52 |
| Won by Pakistan | 32 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the famous Wanderers Stadium is typically seen to be good for batting. On the other hand, South Africa's constant rain can bring in moisture, which would benefit the bowlers. At this location, teams that bowl first have historically had an advantage, with an average first-inning score of 240.
SA vs PAK probable best performers:
Predicted Best Batter: South Africa's wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen
Predicted Best Bowler: Pakistan's ace pacer Shaheen Afridi
SA vs PAK 3rd ODI Match Winner Prediction:
Pakistan is most favoured in winning the match.
Disclaimer: The author's understanding, analysis, and intuition served as the foundation for the prediction. Take into account the aforementioned elements when formulating your prediction, and then decide for yourself.
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