SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – Pakistan Tour Of South Africa 2024, 1st ODI

Temba Bavuma and Mohammad Rizwan with the Trophy (Source: @TheRealPCB/x.com)

The global cricket fans are on their way to witness another nail-biting ODI series. South Africa and Pakistan are set to face each other in a thrilling three-match ODI series. The highly anticipated series is all set to go on stage on December 17 in Boland Park from 5:30 onwards.

Before the match goes live, here is a detailed look at dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, and pitch report along with probable playing xi to boost your fantasy game.

SA vs PAK 1st ODI Preview

In the recently ended T20I series, South Africa thrived in their home condition. The final T20I match was abandoned due to rain, the host named the series by a 2-0 margin. After sealing the first match by an 11-run victory, South Africa showcased exceptional skill in the second T20I clash. After showcasing bowling dominance, South Africa thrived with the bat in the second innings. While opening the innings, Reeza Hendricks’ explosive 117-run innings fired up the contest. Rassie van der Dussen’s unbeaten innings of 66 runs secured the victory. As the new series begins within a day, South Africa will try hard to keep the domination alive.

On the flip side, Pakistan’s struggle on the international stage become longer. They ended up the T20I series against South Africa without a win. In the first T20I, they failed to chase down the 184-run target. Captain Mohammad Rizwan was the lone warrior in the second innings. He played an innings of 74 runs in 62 balls. South Africa defeated them by 11 runs. In the second game, the ‘Men in Green’ struggled hard as they failed to defend 206 runs. Saim Ayub’s incredible unbeaten innings of 98 runs got wasted. The bowlers failed to make an impact in the game. After the disappointing whitewash, Pakistan will try hard to bounce back in the ODI series.

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SA vs PAK 1st ODI Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

SA vs PAK 1st ODI Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: According to AccuWeather, the temperature will be moving around 23°C-28°C with a cloudy atmosphere. There is no chance of rain interruption. Spectators are set to witness a nail-biting clash.

Pitch Report: The Boland Park surface in Paarl tends to be on the slower side, offering less pace and bounce. Bowlers might experience some seam movement early on with the new ball. Batters, on the other hand, can look forward to generally favorable conditions, while spinners could see some turn during the first innings. Dew may significantly influence the game, making chasing a more attractive option for the team that wins the toss.

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SA vs PAK 1st ODI Captain and Vice-captain

SA vs PAK 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

SA vs PAK 1st ODI: Dream11 Team 1 (Source: @Dream11 App)

Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: David Miller, Abdullah Shafique, Rassie van der Dussen, Tayyab Tahir
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Agha Salman
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Shaheen Afridi, Kwena Maphaka

Captain: David Miller
Vice-captain: Shaheen Afridi

SA vs PAK 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

SA vs PAK 1st ODI: Dream11 Team 2 (Source: @Dream11 App)

Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: David Miller, Babar Azam, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Saim Ayub
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
Vice-captain: Mohammad Rizwan

SA vs PAK 1st ODI Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of both sides, a 2-4-2-3 or a 2-3-2-4 combination will be ideal for the game.

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