SA vs PAK 1st ODI, Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today?

South Africa took the T20 series with a relatively depleted squad. They are as close to full strength as possible for the ODIs with a good chunk of their first choices coming back in preparation for the Champions Trophy. Pakistan though are in pretty good touch in ODIs as well. Their players are better known for the longer format rather than T20Is and Haris Rauf in particular will enjoy the spongy bounce on offer as he did in Australia.

SA vs PAK Match Details

Date: December 17th, 2024

Time:  5:30 PM IST

Venue: Boland Park, Paarl

SA vs PAK Weather Report

Rain seems to be staying away with clear weather likely.

SA vs PAK Pitch Report

Boland Park normally is a better track for pace. There is unlikely to be much for the spinners and batting first remains a better choice.

SA vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Abdullah Shahfique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha,  Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

SA Playing XI

Ryan Rickleton, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markaram, Tristin Stubbs, Heinrich Klaaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi

Key Players

Tristin Stubbs

Tristin Stubbs is in good form with the bat for sure and is the potential future for South Africa. His spot though still has some competition from Rassie Van Der Dussen and that healthy competition could continue to fuel him forward.

Haris Rauf

ODIs have been a happy space for Haris Rauf. He was incredible in the Australia ODIs and loves playing on fast tracks. Boland Park hence could suit him well.

SA vs PAK Match Tips

Both sides are full strength and ODIs are a format both can be pretty strong in. With home advantage though South Africa will start favorites. 

Match Prediction: South Africa Will Win The Match