As the action of the Pakistan tri-series continues, it’s time for hosts Pakistan to take on South Africa in match no. 3 of the tri-series on 12th February 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi. With two wins from as many games, New Zealand has already made it to the finals scheduled for 14th February in Karachi, and the winner of this game will enter the finals.
Both Pakistan and South Africa lost their respective games against New Zealand, making this contest a virtual knockout. South Africa have not fielded their best squad in this tri-series due to the unavailability of some of the key players. Therefore, the hosts Pakistan will start as the firm favorites in this PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction 3rd ODI. Let us move ahead and discuss this fascinating game in more detail.
PAK vs SA 3rd ODI Tri-Series: When & Where to Watch
Date: Wednesday, 12th February 2025
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Live Streaming Details: The online live streaming of the PAK vs SA match will take place on Fancode.
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Like almost every other ground in Pakistan, the National Stadium in Karachi also boasts a wicket that yields runs. So far, 76 ODIs have been played at this venue, wherein 37 wins have come for teams batting first and 36 times teams have won chasing. Expect the team batting first to score in excess of 300 as the conditions for batting are favorable. Regarding the weather conditions, Karachi is expected to experience warm and sunny weather. The forecast predicts a high of approximately 28°C and a low of around 17°C.
PAK vs SA ODI Head To Head Record
Matches – 86
South Africa Won – 52
Pakistan Won – 33
Result – 01
PAK vs SA Dream11: Team News
Pakistan Team News-
- Pakistan lost the last game and may look for a change or two in their eleven.
- A side strain forced Haris Rauf to leave the field in the game against New Zealand. He isn’t expected to play this game and could be replaced by right-arm pacer Mohammad Hasnain.
- Khushdil Shah didn’t get going fluently in the game against New Zealand. All-rounder Faheem Ashraf is already in the ranks and could get a game this time around.
- No other changes are expected to take place.
- Full Squad: Muhammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Also Read: IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction 3rd ODI
South Africa Team News-
- The Proteas have been boosted with the return of some of their key players.
- Tony de Zorzi, Kwena Maphaka, and Heinrich Klaasen have joined the squad and will get into the eleven straightaway in this must-win encounter.
- Tony de Zorzi might bat at no 3 replacing Jason Smith.
- Klaasen will get in for Mpongwana, whereas, one between Junior Dala and Lungi Ngidi would make way for the teen sensation Kwena Maphaka.
- No other changes are expected in the eleven.
- Full Squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Eathan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Heinrich Klaasen, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kwena Maphaka, and Lungi Ngidi.
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Expected Playing 11
Pakistan Expected Playing 11
- Fakhar Zaman
- Babar Azam
- Kamran Ghulam
- Muhammad Rizwan (C/WK)
- Salman Ali Agha
- Tayyab Tahir
- Khushdil Shah/Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Abrar Ahmed
South Africa Expected Playing 11
- Temba Bavuma (C)
- Matthew Breetzke
- Tny de Zorzi
- Kyle Verreynne
- Wiaan Mulder
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Corbin Bosch/Eathan Bosch
- Kwena Maphaka
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Tabrazi Shamsi
- Lungi Ngidi
PAK vs SA Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: The Pakistan premier pacer got 3 wickets in the last game but was torn apart by the NZ batters, who mustered 88 runs from his full quota. However, SA’s inexperienced batting lineup could face some trouble against Shaheen, and we may see the left-arm pacer getting wickets with the new ball.
- Fakhar Zaman: The Pakistan opener was at his brutal best with 84 off 69 deliveries in the last game. Zaman will be a key batter for Pakistan and his ability to score runs quickly makes him a perfect option in PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction.
- Matthew Breetzke: The Proteas opener scored a record 150 on his ODI debut. The right-hander was fluent on his way to a record inning, and once again we could expect the same sort of focus and intent in the match against Pakistan.
- Tabraiz Shamsi: The left-arm Chinaman had an off day against New Zealand. However, his PDI numbers against Pakistan are more than satisfactory. In 7 ODIs, Tabraiz has scalped 10 wickets at an economy of 6.45. Expect him to come good in this fixture.
- Heinrich Klaasen: The SA premier wicket-keeper batter has joined the squad and will be available for this game. The explosive batter has 3 fifties in 8 ODIs against Pakistan and will remain one of the key wickets for his side.
PAK vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Team
Small League Captain/Vice-Captain options: Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Rizwan
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