Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 - 1st ODI Match - South Africa vs Pakistan - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: December 17th

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for Pakistan Tour of South Africa, 1st ODI Match- South Africa vs Pakistan, which will be played on the 17th of December at the Boland Park, Paarl.

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Current ODI Form South Africa:

South Africa are currently placed at the 4th position on ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 106.

When it comes to ODI Cricket, South Africa are in decent form. They have recently beaten Ireland in a 3 match ODI Series by 2-0.

South Africa will start as favorites for the ODI Series.

Players to look out for:

1. Tristan Stubbs - He is a flamboyant and highly skilled middle order batter who can change the course of an ODI game in a matter of few overs. Stubbs will play a key role for South Africa in the upcoming matches against Pakistan.

2. Keshav Maharaj - He is an experienced bowler who doesn't leak unnecessary runs and also picks up wickets when it matters the most for his team.

Current ODI Form Pakistan:

Pakistan are currently placed at the 3rd position on ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 106.

When it comes to ODI's, Pakistan are in decent form. They have recently defeated Zimbabwe by 2-1 in a 3 match ODI Series. Prior to that, Pakistan had defeated Australia in a 3 match ODI Series and that too away from home.

Based on their current form, Pakistan are likely to give a tough competition to their hosts in their own backyard.

Players to look out for:

1. Saim Ayub - He looked in great form in the recently concluded T20I Series. Ayub can play long innings and he is likely to be a huge threat for South Africa in the upcoming matches.

2. Abrar Ahmed - He is a top quality spin bowler who is in superb form currently. Ahmed is expected to be the best bowler for Pakistan in the upcoming ODI Series.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

South Africa ODI Squad

Temba Bavuma (capt), Ottneil Baartman, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen

Pakistan ODI Squad

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Shafique, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Pakistan

Who will win?- South Africa

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Babar Azam (Pakistan), Tristan Stubbs (South Africa)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan), Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)

Most Sixes – Babar Azam (Pakistan), Tristan Stubbs (South Africa)

Player of the Match - Tristan Stubbs (South Africa)

Team Scores Batting first - South Africa 280+, Pakistan 260+

Match Handicap: South Africa

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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