PAK vs SA: Pakistan and South Africa are all set to clash for the 3rd ODI Match in Karachi, Pakistan on 12th February from 2:30 PM IST. South Africa is currently on their tour of Pakistan alongside New Zealand for a tri-series where they lock horns to prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the country.
Notably, both Pakistan and South Africa have lost their respective ODI matches against New Zealand and will meet in the third and deciding ODI match. The winner of the game will clash against New Zealand in the final match which will be played on Friday, February 14.
PAK vs SA : Match Details
- 3rd ODI Tri-Series: PAK vs SA,
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Date & Time: 12th February, 2:30 PM IST
- Streaming: Sony Sports Network, SONY LIV app and website
PAK vs SA: Team Previews
Pakistan
The Men in Green will be entering the third ODI match of the tri-series after their disappointing 78 runs loss against New Zealand in the 1st ODI. Despite Fakhar Zaman’s fiery 84, the middle order collapsed as Pakistan failed to chase 331. With Haris Rauf ruled out of the upcoming fixture due to an injury, the Shaheen Shah Afridi led bowling unit will be eyeing to work on their woes against South Africa ahead of the ICC event.
South Africa
Speaking of South Africa, despite losing the 2nd ODI against New Zealand, the team will be somewhere happy to have found an attacking opening batter in their debutant Matthew Breetzke. With Wiaan Mulder excelling with the bat and Eathan Bosch making a notable impact with the ball on his debut, the team will count on these key players. Skipper Temba Bavuma will be looking to regroup and analyze the Proteas’ hits and misses as they enter the third ODI match against Pakistan.
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PAK vs SA: Head To Head Record in ODIs
Total Matches Played – 86
PakistanWins – 33
South Africa Wins – 52
PAK vs SA: Karachi Pitch Report
The National Stadium’s pitch has had a renowned reputation for offering equal assistance to both the batters and the bowlers. The pacers can get support with the movement and bounce during the first power play while hunting for wickets. Despite the balanced pitch, the teams chasing have had a slight advantage here, hence the toss winning captain would like to field.
Toss and Match Prediction PAK vs SA (CRICCHAMP OPINION)
Toss Winner: South Africa
Match Winner: Pakistan
PAK vs SA: Probable Playing XI
Pakistan Probable Playing XI: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
South Africa Probable Playing XI: Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, Junior Dala, Senuran Muthusamy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi.
PAK vs SA: Fantasy Playing XI
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Mohammad Rizwan |
| Batters | Matthew Breetzke, Babar Azam (vc), Fakhar Zaman |
| All-rounders | Khushdil Shah, Agha Salman, Wiaan Mulder |
| Bowlers | Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi |
