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South Africa
Pakistan
South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd T20I will take place on Saturday at the Wanderers Stadium. It is going to be the last T20 international between the two teams and they both will be looking forward to ending the series on a positive note and gaining confidence for the upcoming ODI series.
David Miller saved the day for the Proteas squad in the first fixture and he will be expected to continue the scoring momentum for the team. The all-rounder has been a crucial part of the team in T20 format since 2010. George Linde will be the key bowler for the team in the bowling unit after his fabulous performance in the 1st T20.
Pakistan had a poor start but they have the capacity and confidence to bounce back. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan will be the key batsman for the team in the 3rd T20. However, the failure of Babar Azam to score runs is the biggest question for the team.
Mohammad Rizwan is the 2nd highest scorer for Pakistan this year with 606 runs in 20 T20 internationals at an average of 43.28.
The betting tip is...
Mohammad Rizwan will score above 30.5 runs.
64 %
36 %
The Proteas have selected the squad for the T20 format against Pakistan very carefully. Their decision to select the all-rounders in the team is working in favour of the team.
David Miller has been a strong pillar for the team and he has collected 323 runs in 14 fixtures this year at an average of 29.36 with a strike rate of 118.31. Reeza Hendricks is another batter to watch who has 452 runs in 21 T20 internationals this year at an average of 22.60 with a strike rate of 125.20.
On the bowling front, Anrich Nortje has been dropped from the squad because he is currently injured. In that case, George Linde will be taking centre stage for the 3rd fixture. The new joinee Kwena Maphaka scalped 2 wickets in the first game and he will be hopeful to continue his rhythm on Saturday.
Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, and George Linde are the key players for the team.
Predicted Lineup: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (c) (wk), Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Ottneil Baartman
Shaheen Shah Afridi made a fabulous comeback to the team. He is a primary pacer for the team and in 2024, he is the 3rd highest wicket-taker in the T20 international cricket.
Afridi has scalped 36 wickets in 22 T20i at an economy of 8.08. Another attraction in Pakistanβs bowling attack is Abbas Afridi who has 29 wickets in 17 T20 internationals at an economy of 8.03.
On the batting front, Pakistan will be dependent on Mohammad Rizwan for a good start. He is the 2nd highest scorer for the team in T20 format with 606 runs in 20 T20 internationals this year at an average of 43.28 with a strike rate of 118.12. Saim Ayub is another key batsman who has 277 runs in 18 T20i at an average of 17.31 with a strike rate of 135.78.
Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, and Shaheen Shah Afridi are the key players for the team.
Predicted Lineup: Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
The Proteas have good depth in their batting unit but their bowling unit is missing out on some key players. This will impact the equation of the team and also bring in undue pressure.
Pakistan has a ferocious bowling attack and their batters have also done well in recent fixtures. We predict a close encounter between the two teams but Pakistan will win the match in the end.
