South Africa is placed face to face Pakistan In the first ODI of the three-match series on 17 December 2024 at Boland Park in Paarl. After a successful T20I series in which South Africa won 2-0, the Proteas are looking to maintain their momentum in the 50-over format.
Pastry of the highest quality Temba Bavuma 100 per cent fit and will return to lead the Proteas side in ODIs after leading them to victory in the two-match Test series. Sri Lanka.
The upcoming leg holds significant importance for both South Africa and Pakistan Champions Cup 2025 is approaching. This provides an excellent opportunity for both sides to fine-tune their preparations for the marquee tournament. With both teams almost at full strength, it promises to be an exciting contest.
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SA vs PAK, 1st ODI: 11th over for South Africa
The South African team management is working on fine-tuning their squad and the predicted playing XI for the first ODI includes a mix of experience and young talent:
- Purchase Agreement (c) – The captain will lead from the front, aiming to create a solid foundation for the shots.
- Reeza Hendricks – Coming a A sensational century in the second match of the T20I series Against Pakistan, Hendricks will be crucial at the top of the order.
- Rassie van der Dussen – Known for his consistency, van der Dussen will look to build partnerships and strengthen shots.
- Aiden Markram – A dynamic prospect who can accelerate the score, Markram’s role will be key in the middle innings.
- David Miller – With his explosive hitting ability, Miller is expected to have fireworks toward the end of the inning.
- Heinrich Klaasen (week) – The keeper-batsman is in good form and will be crucial for both scoring runs and keeping wickets.
- Marco Jansen – An all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball, Jansen adds depth to the lineup.
- Kagiso Rabada – Coming back to ODIs after the break, Rabada’s pace and experience will be crucial to lead the bowling attack.
- Tabriz Shamsi – The left arm wrist spinner will aim to use in any turn of the offering and take important wickets in the middle overs.
- Andile Phelukwayo – Another all-rounder who can chip in with valuable runs and provide variety in the bowling attack.
- You are cats – Fresh off his domestic success, the 18-year-old pacer is expected to make his ODI debut after impressing in the T20Is.
