SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For 1st T20I of Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25
Pakistan’s full-strength squad faces South Africa’s inexperienced side missing key players in an exciting T20I contest.
South Africa will face Pakistan in the 1st T20I of the Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2024-25 on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Kingsmead, Durban. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the SA vs PAK match.
Match Preview
South Africa will be without several key players, including Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Tristan Stubbs, and Marco Jansen, as they field a relatively inexperienced side led by Heinrich Klassen.
Pakistan, under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, bring a full-strength squad into the contest. Historically, they hold an edge over South Africa in T20Is, with 12 wins in 22 matches.
Match Details
| Match: | South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st T20I |
| Date: | Tuesday, December 10, 2024 |
| Time: | 9:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Live Streaming: | JioCinema |
Probable Playing XI
South Africa
Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (C & WK), Donovan Ferreira, David Miller, Patrick Kruger, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Jahandad Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Pitch Report
Kingsmead in Durban is known for being a good batting surface, offering consistent bounce and opportunities for batters to play their shots. Spinners can also find some assistance, especially as the game progresses, making them a valuable asset in the middle overs. Teams generally prefer chasing at this venue, given the track record of successful run chases. The average first-innings score here is 171, emphasizing the importance of setting a competitive total if batting first.
South Africa vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Records in ODIs
- Total Matches: 22
- Won by South Africa: 10
- Won by Pakistan: 12
SA vs PAK Player Stats (Last 5 Matches)
Most Runs
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Reeza Hendricks | 147 Runs |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 120 Runs |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 120 Runs |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 117 Runs |
| Babar Azam | 112 Runs |
Most Wickets
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 11 Wickets |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 11 Wickets |
| Abbas Afridi | 9 Wickets |
| Haris Rauf | 8 Wickets |
| Patrick Kruger | 8 Wickets |
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Babar Azam, Rassie van der Dussen
- All-Rounders: Salman Agha, George Linde, Saim Ayub
- Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
- Captain: Saim Ayub
- Vice-Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
SA vs PAK Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
South Africa is expected to win this match.
