The ongoing three-match ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan will conclude with the third match on Sunday (December 22). The final match of the series will be played at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
Pakistan have taken a 2-0 lead in the series after winning the first two games. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side won the first game by 3 wickets before clinching the second game by 81 runs.
Batting first in the second ODI, Pakistan were all out for a big total of 329 runs. Rizwan was the top scorer for his team, scoring 80 runs. Babar Azam and Kamran Ghulam impressed with the bat as well, scoring 73 and 63 runs respectively.
The score turned out to be more than enough in the end as Pakistan defended it with ease in the end. They bowled out South Africa for 248 runs to go 2-0 up in the series. Fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah were the star performers with the ball, taking 4 and 3 wickets respectively.
With both the teams now set for the third SA vs PAK ODI, here are all the predictions for the upcoming game.
SA vs PAK Match Prediction- 3rd ODI, Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25:
SA vs PAK Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The third ODI between South Africa and Pakistan will be played at the Wanderers Stadium. Bowlers as well as batsmen will get assistance from the surface. While the bowlers will get ample pace and bounce, the batsmen will have to be disciplined to get the reward.
Form and Fitness
While Pakistan have no injury concerns to deal with at the moment, South Africa have suffered a couple of injury blows. Ahead of the second ODI, they lost the services of Keshav Maharaj. The Proteas have now lost the services of Ottniel Baartman as well.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st innings | 2nd innings |
| SA | 270-280 | 250-260 |
| PAK | 250-260 | 220-230 |
SA vs PAK Players to perform prediction
SA – Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, and Kagiso Rabada are the key players for South Africa.
PAK – Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, and Shaheen Afridi are the key players for Pakistan.
SA vs PAK Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Temba Bavuma or Heinrich Klaasen
Who will score the most runs for PAK in the match: Saim Ayub or Babar Azam
SA vs PAK Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Kagiso Rabada or Marco Jansen
Who will pick the most wickets for PAK in the match: Shaheen Afridi or Naseem Shah
Conclusion – Who will win the Match?
In-form Pakistan will start the game as favorites and are expected to beat South Africa in the third and final ODI. Even though South Africa have a head-to-head record on their side, the current form and momentum are with Pakistan.
