Pakistan vs South Africa Preview: Team News & Prediction | Tri-Nation Series
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Both Pakistan and New Zealand fell victims to New Zealand over the course of this tri-series and the winner here will get to try again against the Black Caps on Friday.
Date/Time: Wednesday February 12th 2025: USA PT – 1:00am / USA ET – 4:00am / UK – 9:00am
Venue: National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi, Pakistan
Weather: Very hot conditions are temperatures rise above 30c amid blazing sunshine.
How to watch on TV: UK – ARY Digital / US – Willow TV
How to watch online: UK – ARY Digital / US – Willow TV
Pakistan Betting Analysis
One of the best bowlers in the world, it was no surprise that Shaheen Shah Afridi did everything he could wicket-taking wise to prevent Pakistan from falling to defeat against New Zealand. His three scalps were the most taken by any Pakistan bowler but was ultimately in vain. However, a bowler of Shaheen’s quality is unlikely to drop standards and bettors should back him to record another 2+ wickets on this occasion.
South Africa Betting Analysis
History was made by a Proteas player on Monday as Matthew Breetzke became the first player ever to score 150 on ODI debut. Opening the batting, Breetzke compiled a truly stunning innings at just over a run-a-ball and it’s a shame from his point of view that it turned out to be in a losing cause as New Zealand triumphed over South Africa by six wickets. Breetzke’s confidence will surely be sky-high after such a knock, so consider backing him to follow that up with a match fifty this time around.
Pakistan vs South Africa Expert Prediction
The difference between these two teams is likely to come within the bowling department. Pakistan’s attack does appear to be stronger on paper than that of South Africa, especially on home soil and with Shaheen leading the way, he provides an X-Factor that is difficult for the Proteas to match on that front. Therefore, back Pakistan to book a final showdown with New Zealand.
Pakistan vs South Africa Tip: Pakistan to win
