SA vs PAK Today Match Prediction: South Africa (SA) and Pakistan (PAK) will compete in the 1st Test match of the Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024.
Who will win the 1st match between South Africa and Pakistan in the Pakistan tour of the South Africa Series? Find out in our prediction. for the SA vs. PAK match today. The cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan will be held on Thursday, December 25, at the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion,
SA vs PAK Match Details & Live Streaming
| Match | South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st Test Match |
|---|---|
| Venue | SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion, |
| Date and Time | Thursday, December 25, 01:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Stream | FanCode (app and website) |
SA vs PAK Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
South Africa (SA)
South Africa is in great form, having whitewashed Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the recent Test series.
Temba Bavuma leads the team with strong performances, including three fifties and a century against Sri Lanka.
Tristan Stubbs has impressed in his debut year with two centuries and a fifty in seven matches.
The batting lineup includes reliable players like Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, David Bedingham, and Kyle Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada leads the bowling attack with 28 wickets in five Tests against Pakistan.
Marco Jansen and Dane Paterson add depth to the pace attack.
Pakistan (PAK)
Pakistan comes into the Test series with confidence after an ODI whitewash of South Africa.
Batting will be tested on a seaming wicket against South Africa’s pace attack.
Saud Shakeel and Salman Agha, top run-scorers in the Test series against England, will be key players.
Young Saim Ayub, after two ODI centuries, aims to make an impact in Tests.
Shan Masood and Babar Azam are expected to anchor the innings.
Naseem Shah and Mohammad Abbas will lead the bowling, supported by Mir Hamza or Khurram Shahzad.
All-rounder Aamer Jamal adds balance to the team with his batting and bowling skills.
SA vs PAK: Probable Playing XIs
South Africa Probable XI:
Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj/ Senuran Muthusamy.
Pakistan Probable XI:
Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamza, Noman Ali.
SA vs PAK 1st Test Match Winner Prediction
Best Batters
Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: A Markram and T Bavuma
Who will score the most runs for PAK in the match: M Rizwan and S Masood
Best Bowlers
Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: M Jansen and K Rabada
Who will pick the most wickets for PAK in the match: M Hamza and N Shah
Scores Prediction
South Africa – 350+
Pakistan – 300+
Who will win the Match?
- South Africa has an impressive record at Centurion, losing just one Test in their last ten matches.
- Pakistan have struggled in South Africa, winning only two Tests and losing 12, including both Boxing Day Tests at this venue.
- The Proteas are on a five-Test winning streak, showcasing their dominance at home.
- South Africa’s strong form and home advantage make them clear favourites to win the first Test against Pakistan.
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