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1st ODI SA vs PAK Fantasy Prediction

After a commanding performance in the T20I series, South Africa is set to face Pakistan in a three-match ODI series. The hosts clinched the T20I series 2-0, with the final game abandoned due to rain. The opening ODI will take place on Tuesday at 5:30 PM IST at Boland Park, Paarl.

Temba Bavuma returns to lead a full-strength South African side, featuring all their key players. The team will aim to fine-tune their preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for February 2025.

Meanwhile, Pakistan will be eager to bounce back from a lackluster T20I campaign. With the inclusion of several promising players in their ODI lineup, they will aim to put up a strong fight and challenge South Africa in all aspects of the game.

SA vs PAK: Match Details

Fixture: South Africa (SA) vs Pakistan (PAK), 1st ODI of Pakistan’s tour of South Africa 2024
Date: Tuesday, December 17
Time: 5:30 PM IST | 12:00 PM GMT | 2:00 PM Local | 5:00 PM PST
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl

SA vs PAK: Head-to-Head Record
South Africa: 52 wins | Pakistan: 30 wins

The two teams have faced each other in 83 ODIs to date. South Africa leads the head-to-head with 52 victories, while Pakistan has secured 30 wins. One match ended without a result.

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SA vs PAK: Pitch Report

Boland Park features a lively, pacy wicket that offers something for both batters and bowlers. The pitch provides extra bounce for pacers, with movement expected to remain consistent across both innings, minimizing the impact of the toss. Batters can capitalize on the wicket’s pace to play their shots freely. Additionally, the relatively small boundaries at the stadium make it a favorable venue for attacking play, adding an extra dimension to the contest.

SA vs PAK: Weather Report:

The weather forecast for Tuesday in Paarl indicates partly cloudy skies, with temperatures peaking at around 17°C. Winds are expected to blow at an average speed of 11-12 km/h, while humidity levels are likely to range between 60% and 65%.

SA vs PAK Predicted XI:

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartman, Kagiso Rabada

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (C/Wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

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