Pakistan and South Africa are ready to square off in Chennai in what promises to be a gripping match at the 2023 World Cup. As the sixth match for both squads, a win here could solidify a position in the tournament’s top quartet.
South Africa, riding high on momentum, has clinched victories against prominent teams like England, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, although they faced an unexpected hurdle against Netherlands.
Pakistan, on the other hand, started promisingly, triumphing over Sri Lanka and Netherlands. But, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, succumbing to India, Australia, and Afghanistan.
Babar Azam and his crew understand the stakes. Let’s gear up with crucial insights for the upcoming Pakistan vs South Africa encounter.
Quick Match Details:
- Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 26th Match, World Cup 2023
- Date & Time: October 27, 2:00 pm IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch Report: Chennai’s playing field tends to favor both batsmen and spinners. In a recent match, Afghanistan successfully chased 283 against Pakistan, offering Pakistan valuable learning for the upcoming challenge.
Weather Forecast: Cloudy skies are anticipated, with a minor 15% chance of afternoon showers, dwindling to 5% by dusk. Expect temperatures around 30°C.
Probable Playing XI:
- Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf.
- South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams.
Potential Match Outcome: While South Africa seems to have a slight upper hand based on recent form, Pakistan’s unpredictability is legendary. Given their recent exposure to Chennai’s pitch, Babar Azam’s team might come with a few tricks.
Prediction: South Africa might have a slight advantage in this World Cup face-off against Pakistan.
