South Africa will be eyeing a whitewash when they lock horns against Pakistan in the third and final game of the ongoing SA vs PAK T20I series. The SA vs PAK 3rd T20I is scheduled to be played on Saturday (December 13) at the Wanderers, Johannesburg.
South Africa won the first game by 11 runs before registering a thumping 7-wicket victory in the second game to take a 2-0 lead. Batting first, Pakistan came up with a good performance with the bat. The tourists posted a big total of 206/5 in the allotted 20 overs thanks to Saim Ayub’s career-best knock of 98 runs.
However, the score did not turn out to be a winning one as South Africa chased it down with three balls remaining. Opener Reeza Hendricks starred with the bat, scoring 117 while Rassie van der Dussen played an unbeaten knock of 66 runs.
With form and momentum on their side, South Africa will be looking to win the upcoming game as well. On the other hand, Pakistan will be desperate to end the series on a winning note. Ahead of the game, here is the weather and pitch report of the third South Africa vs Pakistan T20I.
SA vs PAK Weather Report And Pitch Report Of the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg – 3rd T20I, Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25:
SA vs PAK Weather Report Of Johannesburg:
The upcoming SA vs PAK T20I will be played in Johannesburg. Although there is a prediction for thunderstorms during the daytime, rain is likely to stay away during the night when the game takes place. The temperature will be hovering in the 20s during the game time.
SA vs PAK Pitch report:
Here are the stats of the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg:
| First T20 Match | 21/10/2005 |
| Last T20 Match | 15/11/2024 |
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 14 (41.18%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 12 (35.29%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 8 (23.53%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 17 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 17 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 14 (41.18%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 20 (58.82%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 283/1 (India) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 83 (Bangladesh) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 236/6 (West Indies) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 25.54 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.74 |
| Average Score Batting First | 177 |
The upcoming game could be a high-scoring one as the Wanderers Stadium is known for producing high-scoring games. The venue is located at a high altitude and it will make shot-making easy for the batsmen as the ball will be traveling far due to thin air.
177 is the average first innings total at the venue and both the teams will be looking to make the most of the conditions. As far as the bowlers are concerned, they are likely to get good bounce from the surface although it would be a bit tough for them to get good swing.
Conclusion:
With no prediction for rain and conditions in Johannesburg good for batting, the fans can expect a high-scoring contest in the third T20I. High-flying South Africa will be looking to make the most of the momentum while the visitors will be desperate to win the upcoming game to avoid a whitewash.
