South Africa will play against Pakistan in the year the first T20I of the three-match series at Kingsmead in Durban, South Africa. This match will be played on Tuesday, December 10.
after their Test series against Sri Lanka, For South Africa, the action moves from the longest format to the shortest format. They will look to start the series on a winning note and gain an early lead. On the other hand, Pakistan will be interested in continuing its momentum Zimbabwe series. Mohammad Rizvan will lead the team and they will look to win the game to get an early lead in the series.
T20 Stats and Notes at Kingsmead Stadium:
- Total Matches: 23
- Matches won in first innings: 12
- Matches won in bowling: 9
- Average first shot points: 155
- Average Second Innings Score: 135
- Most recorded common: 226/6 (20 Overs) Australia vs South Africa
- The lowest total recorded was: 73/10 (16.5 Overs) Kenya vs New Zealand
- Highest Score Pursued: 191/5 (17.5 Overs) Australia vs South Africa
- Lowest score defended: 125/6 (20 Overs) South Africa Women vs West Indies Women
Kingsmead Stadium Pitch Report
The Kingsmead course is known for its real pace and bounce, making it a haven for those who enjoy playing their shots freely. Historically, the venue has hosted high-scoring T20 matches and fans can expect another run-fest in this one. Bowlers, particularly pacers, must maintain discipline and consistently hit long-on deliveries to extract any help from the surface. The track also offers help to the spinners, especially in the middle overs, adding an extra layer of strategy for captains. With favorable batting conditions and a reputation for successful chases, both teams will prefer the second innings if they win the toss.
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Durban Weather Forecast
The weather in Durban is expected to be cloudy, with a high probability of rain, with a 25% chance of precipitation. Despite the expected interruptions, viewers can expect the match to continue. The temperature at the location is predicted to be around 21 degrees Celsius, humidity level around 79% and wind speed around 21 km per hour.
