SA vs PAK 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI and Fantasy Cricket Tips

The stage is set at Boland Park in Paarl for a thrilling ODI encounter between South Africa and Pakistan on 17 December 2024.

SA vs PAK 1st ODI Match Preview

The Proteas emerged victorious 2-0 in the three-match T20I series and now it is the start of the ODI leg of Pakistan’s tour of South Africa 2024. The South Africa vs Pakistan match is scheduled to start at 5:30 pm IST. South Africa will look to carry their momentum from the T20Is, while Pakistan will be determined to bounce back and start the ODI leg on a high.

South Africa holds a significant advantage in ODI head-to-head records against Pakistan, having won 52 of their 83 encounters. Pakistan has secured 30 victories, with one match ending without a result. Their most recent ODI clash saw South Africa edge out Pakistan by a single wicket during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Chennai (October 2023).

Boland Park Paarl Pitch Report

Boland Park, known for its picturesque setting and historically spin-friendly pitches, will play host to this exciting contest. We’re in for a slow-paced, spin-dominated affair. The captain winning the toss might be tempted to bat first, aiming to capitalize on potentially better batting conditions early on. However, as the game progresses, the pitch could deteriorate, making batting more challenging and bringing the slower bowlers even more into the game.

South Africa vs Pakistan Squads

Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain, Tayyab Tahir, Sufiyan Muqeem.

South Africa Squad: Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ottneil Baartman, Kwena Maphaka.

SA vs PAK 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Rizwan, Tristan Stubbs
Batters: Babar Azam, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Saim Ayub, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

 1st ODI SA vs PAK Playing XI

South Africa Playing XI: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman

Pakistan Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed

Where to watch SA vs PAK 1st ODI Live?

Australia: Foxtel; Kayo Sports
Pakistan: A Sports; Tamasha app or website, Tapmad
India: Sports18, Jio Cinema, Fancode
USA & Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV
UK & Ireland: Sky Sports
South Africa: SuperSport

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