Match Preview & Predictions: Pakistan vs South Africa

Here are the Predictions for South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 3rd ODI Match - Pakistan vs South Africa, to be played on the 8th of November at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.

Match Prediction - Pakistan v South Africa

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Ground Stat:

Average First Innings Total at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad (ODI's) - 228

Average Second Innings Total at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad (ODI's) - 195

Current Form Pakistan and South Africa:

South Africa have beaten Pakistan in the Second ODI Match by 8 wickets to level the series at 1-1. The 3rd and Final ODI will now serve as the decider.

The top run scorer for Pakistan in the ODI Series is Agha Salman with 131 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Pakistan in the ODI Series is Naseem Shah with 3 scalps under his belt.

The top run scorer for South Africa in the ODI Series is Quinton de Kock with 186 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for South Africa in the ODI Series is Nandre Burger with 4 scalps under his belt.

In the Second ODI Match, Pakistan batted first and they posted a total of 269 for 9 in 50 overs. Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan got out cheaply to a great bowling display by Nandre Burger. After that phase, Saim Ayub and Agha Salman combined together to form a partnership of 92 runs for the 4th wicket. After Ayub's dismissal, the run rate slowed down considerably. Agha Salman made 69 runs but he consumed 106 deliveries for doing so. It didn't help the team's cause. It was Mohammad Nawaz, who hit some really good shots towards the back end of the innings. He scored a quickfire 59 to help Pakistan get to a competitive total of 269 in their innings.

During the chase, Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Quinton de Kock went all guns blazing. They smashed the bowlers to all parts of the ground and made full use of the Powerplay overs. Pretorius got out after scoring 46 runs while Quinton de Kock went on to make 123 runs in 119 balls. Tony de Zorzi also contributed healthily as South Africa chased the target down in the 41st over with 8 wickets in hand.

Batting Stats ODI

Let's have a look at the squads:

South Africa ODI Squad

Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman

Pakistan ODI Squad

Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha.

Cricket Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? - South Africa

Who will win?- South Africa

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Matthew Breetzke (South Africa), Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Corbin Bosch (South Africa), Naseem Shah (Pakistan)

Most Sixes – Lhuan-dre Pretorius (South Africa), Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan)

Player of the Match- Matthew Breetzke (South Africa)

Team Scores Batting first – Pakistan 280+, South Africa 300+

Match Handicap: South Africa

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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