South Africa vs Pakistan Preview: Team News & Prediction | 3rd T20 International
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A mammoth run chase from South Africa saw them wrap up this T20i series with a match to spare against Pakistan, whose bowlers were taken down on a batter friendly track.
Date/Time: Saturday December 14th 2024: US PST – 8:00am / US EST – 11:00am / UK – 4:00pm
Venue: DP World Wanderers, Johannesburg, South Africa
Weather: Dry conditions with sunny intervals and temperatures inside the mid-twenties
How To Watch On TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Willow TV
How To Watch Online: UK – Sky Go / US – Willow TV
South Africa Form: Proteas go for sweep
South Africa will be delighted about the manner of both their victories so far across the series. After first defending a target, they went on to chase a target and it was a big one, 207 to be precise. The Proteas hit the winning runs with three balls to spare and seven wickets in reserve, an impressive feat.
LAST THREE: WWL
Pakistan Form: Series already gone
It’s now three straight defeats for Pakistan and once again after a good start to the second innings, they went on to blow it from there. The tourists took two wickets inside the powerplay defending their score of 206/5, but that was as good as it got. Pakistan then conceded 157 runs for the third wicket, which essentially broke the back of the run chase and cost them dearly.
LAST THREE: LLL
South Africa Betting Analysis
A stunning knock from Reeza Hendricks at the top of the order was critical to South Africa’s victory in the second T20i. Hendricks smoked 117 from only 63 balls, including a whopping ten maximums to blast the hosts towards the finish line, which was eventually reached following his dismissal. Such an innings will have been massive personally for Hendricks as he bids to cement a place in the team, amid stiff competition. Back him to follow that up with a score of 30+ runs here.
Pakistan Betting Analysis
Although he ended the second T20i wicketless, playing at ‘The Bullring’ could well suit Shaheen Shah Afridi significantly more than Centurion did. Johannesburg can be a friendly ground for bowlers at times and Shaheen’s left-arm pace can never be underestimated. Back him to bounce back with over 1.5 match wickets if selected.
South Africa vs Pakistan Expert Prediction
South Africa have proven a better team across the series so far and it’s difficult to see that changing. Pakistan maybe have one eye on the ODIs already as ICC Champions Trophy preparation begins to ramp up again. For the Proteas though, they want to continue winning, setting a high standard on their own patch and establishing a culture that feeds off success. Back the hosts to put the finishing touch on what has been a hugely successful set of games from their perspective.
South Africa vs Pakistan Tip: South Africa to win
