In this article, we will be analyzing the SA vs PAK Match Prediction for the 3rd ODI. The match will be on December 22 at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. South Africa (SA) will lock horns with Pakistan (PAK) in the third and final game of the ODI series at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
The Green Shirts have already clinched the series after winning the last two ODIs of the series quite convincingly. In the first ODI, the side restricted the opposition to 239/9 and later chased down the target by three wickets with three balls to spare. In the previous match, Pakistan hammered a monumental target of 329. In reply, the Proteas struggled to get their chase in the right direction and were bundled out for 248 runs and lost the match by 81 runs.
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Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
| South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Sunday, December 22, 5:30 pm IST | Sports18 Network, Jio Cinema (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The renowned Wanderers Stadium offers a pitch that has been generally regarded as favourable for batting. However, continuous rain in South Africa may bring in moisture, offering help to the bowlers. The average first-inning score at this venue is 240 and historically team bowling first has had an upper hand at this venue.
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Head-To-Head Record
| Matches Played | Won by South Africa | Won by Pakistan | Tied | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 85 | 52 | 32 | 0 | 1 | March 8, 1992 | December 19, 2024 |
Predicted Playing 11s for SA vs PAK
South Africa:
Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Pakistan:
Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Probable Top Performers from SA vs PAK
Probable Best Batter: Heinrich Klaasen
The wicketkeeper-batter, Heinrich Klaasen has been in fine touch since the start of the series, scoring 183 runs in two innings at an average of 91.50. The hosts have been heavily dependent on the right-hander and he will be expected to fire the same way in the coming game.
Probable Best Bowler: Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Afridi could be the best bowler of the final ODI against South Africa. The left-arm speedster in the previous game clinched a four-wicket haul and was economical. With the visitors already having sealed the series, Afridi can experiment with his line and lengths and get the desired results.
Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match
Scenario 1
South Africa win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 50-60
PAK: 240-250
Pakistan win the match
Scenario 2
Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 40-50
SA: 230-240
Pakistan win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.