Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025

PAK vs SA , 3rd ODI

Preview 

The third game of the Pakistan ODI Tri Series 2025 will be played between hosts Pakistan and South Africa. This will be a virtual knockout clash, and the winner will face the Black Caps in the Final. Both teams lost their respective games against the Kiwis, who have looked firm favourites to clinch the series. 

The Shaheens will be inspired by their recent record against the Proteas. In the last five meetings between these two sides, Pakistan has won four times. South Africa has struggled on slow and turning tracks off late. They will look to overcome this shortcoming. Ahead of this key clash let us delve into how the two teams fare out on Wednesday. 

Match Details

Match: PAK vs SA, 3rd ODI Match, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Time: 2:30 PM

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Pitch and Weather Report 

The National Stadium in Karachi is known for being a batsman’s haven. The quick outfield is the cherry on top, making run-scoring easier for batters. Bowlers, and pacers, in particular, have struggled with their lines and lengths on this track. Spin bowlers will enjoy bowling on this track, as it occasionally provides a vicious turn. 

PAK vs SA Squads

PAK: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Usman Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Faheem Ashraf, Saud Shakeel

SA: Temba Bavuma (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Eathan Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Mihlali Mpongwana, Junior Dala, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch, Meeka eel Prince, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Gideon Peters

PAK vs SA Probable Playing XIs

PAK: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Khushdil Shah, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

SA: Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Eathan Bosch, Junior Dala, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Match Prediction

Expect a close contest between bat and ball. South Africa packs a punch in the batting department but their bowling attack has let them down off late. We are predicting the match to go right down the wire with the hosts just managing a win in the end. 

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