South Africa vs Pakistan, SA vs PAK 2024, Today Match Prediction

RSA vs PAK Betting Tips

StandingsHost South Africa eye a strong comeback against Pakistan at Newlands

• In the 1st ODI, Pakistan registered a hard-fought win over South Africa.

• Salman Agha, Abrar Ahmed, and Saim Ayub put in excellent performances for Pakistan in the opening match of the series.

• Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, and Ottneil Baartman put in credible performances for South Africa in a losing cause.

• Expect South Africa to beat Pakistan and level the ODI series.

Tournament: Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2024 Format: ODI Venue: Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa Toss Prediction: To Bowl

RSA vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis

South Africa will face Pakistan in the second match of the ODI series at Newlands, Cape Town, on Thursday. After suffering a close defeat in the opening game, South Africa will aim for a strong comeback. Skipper Aiden Markram will hope the team can deliver an improved batting performance.

Pakistan, on the other hand, will look to build on their three-wicket win in the opening game, thanks to stellar performances by Saim Ayub and Salman Agha. South Africa will take heart from their solid record at Newlands, having won five out of six matches against Pakistan at this venue.

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa Preview

In the batting department, the hosts will rely on the likes of Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Heinrich Klaasen, and captain Aiden Markram to contribute heavily.

In the series opener, wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen shined with a top score of 86 runs off 97 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes. Ryan Rickelton (36), Aiden Markram (35), and Tony de Zorzi (33) also made decent contributions.

The bowling unit, led by Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman, will need to step up. Rabada and Baartman claimed two wickets each in the first game. Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Andile Phehlukwayo will also be key bowlers for South Africa.

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi

Pakistan Preview

Pakistan’s batting unit will depend on the in-form Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, skipper Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, and Salman Agha to score big.

Saim Ayub was the standout performer in the 1st ODI, smashing 109 runs off 119 balls with ten fours and three sixes. Salman Agha supported him brilliantly, scoring an unbeaten 82 off 90 balls.

In the bowling department, Pakistan will bank on Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf to make early breakthroughs. Salman Agha, Abrar Ahmed, and part-time options will provide spin support. Salman Agha was the pick of the bowlers in the opening match, taking 4 for 32, while Abrar Ahmed chipped in with two wickets.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Kamran Ghulam, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Weather Conditions

The average first-inning score at Newlands in ODIs is around 233 runs. The highest total here was posted by South Africa—367 for 5 against Sri Lanka in 2017. Sunny weather with light winds is expected for this match.

RSA vs PAK Pitch Report

Newlands Cricket Ground is known for favoring teams batting second. Out of the last six day-night ODIs played here, four have been won by the chasing side. The pitch provides a good balance for batters and bowlers, but pacers could find early assistance.

Toss: To BowlTeams winning the toss are likely to bowl first, given the favorable chasing conditions.

RSA vs PAK Winning Prediction

Based on recent form and historical records, South Africa are favorites to win this match and level the series. With a strong record at Newlands, the hosts are expected to deliver an all-round performance.

Expect South Africa to beat Pakistan and level the ODI series.

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