Pakistan will be up against South Africa in the 3rd ODI of the Tri-Series on Wednesday. Both sides have lost to New Zealand in their first outings and whoever wins this contest will confirm their place in the final.
📸 Snaps from South Africa’s training session in Karachi before the game 🆚 Pakistan 🏏#3Nations1Trophy | #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/0dXkEPBUH7
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 11, 2025
Match Details:
Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Date & Time: February 12th at 2:30 PM IST and 2:00 PM Local Time
Live Telecast & Streaming: Sony Sports TEN 5 & FanCode
What is the Pitch Report for PAK vs SA, Tri-Series, 3rd ODI?
National Stadium here in Karachi is set to host an ODI after a gap of 21 months. Batting is always easier during the summer in the country. It gets even easier under the lights, making life harder for the bowlers. The Pacers are likely to be more effective on this wicket.
Recent form:
Pakistan: Lost, Won, Won, Won, Won
South Africa: Lost, Lost, Lost, Lost, Lost
PAK vs SA, Tri-Series, 3rd ODI Probable Winners:
Pakistan are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for PAK vs SA, Tri-Series, 3rd ODI?
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel / Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf / Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed.
South Africa
Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi / Kwena Maphaka.
No. 5️⃣6️⃣ in Champions Trophy colours 🇵🇰
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 11, 2025
Injury Updates:
Haris Rauf is doubtful for this match after enduring a side strain in the game against New Zealand.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for PAK vs SA, Tri-Series, 3rd ODI?
Top Pick – Batter
Fakhar Zaman was in the mood against New Zealand as he bludgeoned 84 runs from 69 balls which included 7 fours and 4 sixes.
A phenomenal effort: a record-breaking 150 on debut! 🔥
Well played, Matthew Breetzke! ⚡️👏💥🏏 #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/vmr9lpJL8J
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) February 10, 2025
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Wiaan Mulder batted fluently for his 64 against New Zealand which included 5 fours and a maximum.
Top Pick – Bowler
Shaheen Afridi went costly at the back end of the innings against New Zealand, where he returned with the figures of 3 for 88. He is keen to deliver an improved show against South Africa.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Mohammad Rizwan suffered a rare failure, scoring just 3 runs against New Zealand. He is hungry for runs and expects a better performance against South Africa.
X-Factor:
Matthew Breetzke became the first batter to score 150 in the ODI debut against New Zealand, surpassing the previous record held in the name of Desmond Haynes (148).
What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for PAK vs SA, Tri-Series, 3rd ODI?
1. Mohammad Rizwan, Temba Bavuma, Babar Azam, Tony de Zorzi, Fakhar Zaman (c), Matthew Breetzke (vc), Agha Salman, Wiaan Mulder, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Kwena Maphaka.
2. Heinrich Klaasen (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Tony de Zorzi, Fakhar Zaman, Matthew Breetzke, Agha Salman (vc), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi.
A moment to remember and savour for Mihlali Mpongwana 👏🔥.#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #NZVSA pic.twitter.com/9Oo3l8k7oh
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) February 10, 2025
Pre-Match Analysis:
Not the right kind of build-up Pakistan expected ahead of the Champions Trophy as they lost to New Zealand in the series opener by 78 runs. The bowling line-up was under the scanner as Kiwi batters thrashed them brutally to pile up a whopping 330 for 6 in 50 overs. Shaheen Afridi picked up 3 wickets but proved costly conceding 88 runs in 10 overs. Khushdil Shah, who played his first ODI after a gap of 2 and a half years went for 66 runs in 9 overs. Fakhar Zaman’s blazing 84 from 69 balls wasn’t enough to win the game. Big players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan didn’t make enough contributions which is one of the major reasons for their loss.
Haris Rauf who left the field after bowling just 6.2 overs with a side strain might be rested against South Africa, Mohammad Hasnain is likely to replace him in the eleven.
Debutant, Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking 150-run knock against New Zealand went in vain as South Africa lost by 6 wickets despite posting 304 for 6. 187-run stand for the 2nd wicket between Devon Conway (97) and Kane Williamson (133*) shattered their hopes. The fresh bowling line-up faced difficulties in containing runs as the game ended with 8 balls to spare. The Proteas get a major boost ahead of the virtual Semi-final contest against Pakistan as Heinrich Klaasen, Tony de Zorzi, and Corbin Bosch are all available for selection, alongside teenage sensation Kwena Maphaka.
