South Africa and Pakistan will face off in the 3rd ODI of the series at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, with the hosts looking to extend their dominance. South Africa, having a strong record at home, will aim to capitalize on their recent form, while Pakistan will be eager to bounce back after their previous defeat in the series. Key players like Babar Azam for Pakistan and Kagiso Rabada for South Africa are expected to play pivotal roles in what promises to be an exciting contest.
Match Date: December 22
Match Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Match Timing: 05:30 PM IST
The Wanderers pitch typically offers bounce and pace, favoring fast bowlers while providing enough opportunities for batsmen who can adapt to the conditions. Johannesburg's weather is expected to be bright and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 22-28°C, making for excellent cricketing conditions. Rain interruptions are unlikely, ensuring a full contest between bat and ball.
Pakistan has won 3 of the last 5 matches between the two teams, having a slight advantage.
South Africa Probable XI:
Pakistan Probable XI:
Dean Elgar: Proven performer in home conditions; has a solid record against Pakistan.
Babar Azam: Pakistan's batting cornerstone, capable of producing match-defining innings.
Kagiso Rabada: Lethal in Centurion with his pace and accuracy, excels in Tests.
Shaheen Afridi: Pakistan's strike bowler who can utilize the bounce effectively.
Mohammad Rizwan: A reliable batter and sharp behind the stumps; crucial for Pakistan's lower order.
Marco Jansen: Can contribute with both bat and ball, a rising star for South Africa.
Captain: Babar Azam – In-form and capable of leading from the front.
Vice-Captain: Kagiso Rabada – A game-changer with the ball, especially in home conditions.
Batsmen: Dean Elgar, Babar Azam (C), Aiden Markram, Abdullah Shafique
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada (VC), Shaheen Afridi, Anrich Nortje, Naseem Shah
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Agha Salman
South Africa holds the upper hand in home conditions, especially at Centurion, where their pace attack is expected to thrive. Pakistan will need significant contributions from Babar Azam and their bowlers to challenge the hosts. Overall, South Africa is favored to win the match (75%), thanks to their familiarity with the conditions and superior recent performances.
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12972 |
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9999 |
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9282 |
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9276 |
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9230 |
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16056 |
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13537 |
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12255 |
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11832 |
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10448 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
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13906 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
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8607 |
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8113 |
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9373 |
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8973 |
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7936 |
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7448 |
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7061 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
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18 |
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11 |
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3911 |
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3777 |
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3237 |
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3190 |
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3144 |
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2854 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
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20 |
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17 |
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16 |
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15 |
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14 |