This game will be Pakistan’s last card to enter the semis. There is no option for Pakistan other than a win. But the South Africans are on the firmer side. They have almost qualified, and a win in this game will fetch a Q alongside their name on the table. Both teams are known for lethal pace bowlers; this game primarily relies on the batters of both teams, who will have to push a yard harder to hold up to their responsibility.
Match Details
- Ground: SCG, Sydney
- Date: 3rd Nov 2022
- Time: 1.30 PM IST / 08:00 AM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL
Pitch Report
The current condition throughout Australian venues is most suitable for pace bowlers with the swing. Sydney does the same. Meanwhile, it is a good wicket as it goes past the powerplay.
Probable Playing XIs
South Africa
Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, Tristian Stubbs, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
Pakistan
Mohammed Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shan Masood, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, M Wasim, Haris Rauf
Fantasy Picks
Captain: A Nortje
As Pakistani batters struggle with the back-of-length deliveries, A Nortje’s threatening pace with that length will be the last thing the Pakistani batters will want.
Vice-captain: De Kock
De Kock is used to the pacy and bouncy conditions. Pakistani bowlers won’t make much trouble for this South African opener.
Wicketkeepers: Q De Kock, M Rizwan
M Rizwan has gotten back his form. He will try to improvise his approach for the next game.
Batters: R Rossouw, D Miller, F Zaman
The one-down batters R Rossouw and F Zaman will try to hang around on the pitch for a long time. The chance of them getting runs is high.
D Miller, with the current form he is in, shouldn’t be avoided.
All-rounders: S Khan, A Markram, W Parnell
The leg spinner Shadab Khan will be picked for his wicket-taking ability.
A Markram has been an exponent of smashing the back-of-length balls. He will face the Pakistani bowlers’ length without any difficulty.
W Parnell is for his all-round contribution. His bowling with a left-arm angle will be crucial.
Bowlers: H Rauf, M Wasim, A Nortje
H Rauf and M Wasim are promising bowlers for Pakistan. They are the only bowlers who can shackle down the South African batting lineup.
Winning Dream11 Team
