South Africa and Pakistan will face off in the first ODI of the series, scheduled for December 17th at 5:30 PM IST at Boland Park, Paarl, promising an exciting clash.
Get the best SA vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024. Expert analysis and more.
SA vs PAK Match Preview:
Pakistan’s tour of South Africa will begin with a three-match ODI series starting on December 17. The first game will be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Both teams will look to start the series on a positive note as they prepare for upcoming cricketing challenges.
Temba Bavuma will captain the South African side, while Babar Azam will lead Pakistan. South Africa’s key players include Rassie van der Dussen, Kagiso Rabada, and David Miller, who are known for their match-winning capabilities.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will rely on its star performers such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan to make an impact.
In the ODI format, these two teams have faced each other 93 times, with South Africa winning 52 matches and Pakistan securing 30 victories, while 1 game ended with no result. A closely contested series is expected as both teams bring a mix of experience and young talent to the table.
SA vs PAK Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
South Africa |
52 |
Pakistan |
30 |
SA vs PAK Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
13°C |
Weather Forecast |
Overcast |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
280 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Poor |
Winning % |
34% |
SA vs PAK Playing 11s (Predicted):
South Africa Playing 11:
- Aiden Markram
- Temba Bavuma ©
- Rassie van der Dussen
- David Miller
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Andile Phehlukwayo
- Kagiso Rabada
- Ottneil Baartman
- Keshav Maharaj
Pakistan Playing 11:
- Abdullah Shafique
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Kamran Ghulam
- Tayyab Tahir
- Salman Agha
- Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk)
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
Hot Picks for SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Marco Jansen is a right-handed batsman and left-arm medium fast bowler from South Africa. He will be among the vital fantasy picks for this match. |
Shaheen Afridi is a left-arm fast bowler from Pakistan who can be handy with the bat too. He will be the player to watch out for in this contest. |
Top Picks:
Saim Ayub is a left-handed batsman from Pakistan who is expected to open the innings for them. He will be eyeing for a flying start in this encounter. |
Tristan Stubbs is a right-handed batsman from South Africa who will handle the middle order for them. He will be a safe pick for this game. |
Budget Picks:
Agha Salman is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Pakistan. He will be a useful fantasy pick for this game. |
SA vs PAK Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Marco Jansen & Shaheen Afridi |
Vice-Captain |
Tristan Stubbs & Saim Ayub |
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Rizwan, Tristan Stubbs
- Batsmen – Babar Azam, David Miller, Abdullah Shafique
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen (c), Saim Ayub (vc)
- Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Shaheen Afridi
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Rizwan, Tristan Stubbs (vc)
- Batsmen – Babar Azam, David Miller
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Saim Ayub
- Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Irfan Khan |
6.5 credits |
NA |
Tony de Zorzi |
7.0 credits |
NA |
SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Marco Jansen |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Shaheen Afridi |
Punt Picks |
Haris Rauf and Abdullah Shafique |
Dream11 Combination |
3-3-3-2 |
SA vs PAK Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance and head-to-head records, South Africa is expected to win this match.