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South Africa will host Pakistan in the third and final ODI of the series at The Wanderers, Johannesburg on Sunday. With Pakistan already securing the series after clinical performances in the first two games, the Proteas will be playing for pride and aiming to avoid a whitewash. Captain Temba Bavuma’s side has struggled in all departments, while Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, has been exceptional.
Match Details
| Match | South Africa vs. Pakistan (3rd ODI) |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, 24th December 2024, 1:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Venue | The Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| Streaming | Official Broadcasting Channels |
Teams Preview
South Africa Preview
South Africa’s batting lineup, despite having several talented players, has failed to convert starts into significant scores. In the last game, Heinrich Klaasen led the charge with an impressive 97 off 74 balls, but the rest of the batters couldn’t provide enough support. Players like David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram need to step up to challenge Pakistan’s strong bowling attack.
On the bowling front, South Africa has struggled with consistency. Kwena Maphaka and Marco Jansen showed promise, picking up wickets, but their inability to control runs hurt the team. With the series already lost, South Africa will look to regroup and deliver a complete performance in the final game.
Pakistan Preview
Pakistan has been dominant throughout the series. Their batting has been powered by the in-form Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, who all scored vital half-centuries in the previous match. The visitors posted a mammoth 330 in the second ODI, showcasing their depth in batting.
The bowling attack has been equally impressive, with Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah dismantling South Africa’s top order. Abrar Ahmed’s spin has also been instrumental in applying middle-overs pressure. With momentum firmly on their side, Pakistan will aim for a clean sweep.
Team Squads
| South Africa | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Tony de Zorzi | Saim Ayub |
| Temba Bavuma (C) | Abdullah Shafique |
| Rassie van der Dussen | Babar Azam |
| Aiden Markram | Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK) |
| Heinrich Klaasen (WK) | Kamran Ghulam |
| David Miller | Salman Agha |
| Marco Jansen | Irfan Khan |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | Shaheen Afridi |
| Bjorn Fortuin | Naseem Shah |
| Kwena Maphaka | Haris Rauf |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | Abrar Ahmed |
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Mohammad Rizwan |
| Vice-Captain | Shaheen Afridi |
| Batsmen | Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Heinrich Klaasen, Rassie van der Dussen |
| All-rounders | Aiden Markram, Kamran Ghulam, Marco Jansen |
| Bowlers | Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Kwena Maphaka |
| Wicketkeeper | Mohammad Rizwan |
Pitch Report
Venue: The Wanderers, Johannesburg
The Wanderers pitch offers pace and bounce, making it a paradise for fast bowlers. Batters who adapt to the conditions can score heavily. In ODIs, the average first innings score is around 240 runs, and anything above 280 can be challenging to chase.
- Chasing Record: Teams chasing have won 5 out of the last 8 ODIs here.
- Toss Prediction: Teams will prefer to bowl first due to possible rain interruptions.
Weather Report
| Time | Temperature (°C) | Rain (mm) | Wind (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | 19 | 3.62 | 0.95 (NNW) |
| 4:30 PM | 22 | 0.98 | 3.85 (WNW) |
| 7:30 PM | 19 | 1.22 | 0.94 (WNW) |
Rain is expected during the early hours, which might delay the start or affect play. Conditions will favor swing bowlers.
Match Prediction
With the series in the bag, Pakistan enters the final game as favorites due to their all-round dominance. South Africa must address their batting inconsistencies to put up a fight, but Pakistan’s form and depth make them hard to beat.
Prediction: Pakistan to win and complete a 3-0 whitewash.
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