SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report &amp; Injury Updates For 1st Test

Preview

In the opening test of Pakistan’s tour of (SA vs PAK) In Pakistan, Pakistan defeated England 2-1 in their last Test series. South Africa, however, defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in their last series. In the perspective of WTC, this series is quite significant. South Africa would qualify for the next WTC Final with just one victory in the series. They are the favourites, and Pakistan, who are not competing in the WTC Final, will try to ruin the celebration. Despite Pakistan’s recent victories in the ODI and T20I series, the hosts enjoy a strong home Test record against Pakistan.

Because of Coetzee’s injury, South Africa will be led by Temba Bavuma. Since they haven’t won a Test match abroad in a long time, Pakistan will be eager to improve their record. On Boxing Day, the series is expected to get off to an exciting start.

SA vs PAK

Match Information

1st Test, Centurion, December 26, 2024, 01:30 PM

Pakistan

211/10(57.3ov) & 237/10(59.4ov)

South Africa

301/10(73.4ov) & 150/8(39.3ov)

South Africa beat Pakistan by 2 wickets

Weather Report

SuperSport Park, Centurion

Clouds 19.5°C

93% (Humidity)

Pitch Report

The surface here will be helpful for pacers and batting will be a challenge and both teams will look to put up big runs in the first innings as the pitch may quicken up as the sun beats down.

50% Pace Bowling

50% Spin Bowling

55% Batting Pitch

261 Average Score

45% Bowling Pitch

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

SA

W

W

W

W

W

W

SAvsPAK

SA Won By 10 wickets

W

SAvsPAK

SA Won By 2 wickets

W

SAvsSL

SA Won By 109 runs

W

SAvsSL

SA Won By 233 runs

W

SAvsBAN

SA Won By an Innings and 273 runs

PAK

L

L

W

W

L

L

PAKvsSA

SA Won By 10 wickets

L

PAKvsSA

SA Won By 2 wickets

W

PAKvsENG

PAK Won By 9 wickets

W

PAKvsENG

PAK Won By 152 runs

L

PAKvsENG

ENG Won By an Innings and 47 runs

1 Match

1

Babar Azam

PAK

3 Fifties

2 Matches

2 Matches

6

Kamran Ghulam

PAK

1 Fifty

2 Matches

1

Ryan Rickelton

SA

259 Runs

343 Balls Faced

2

Shan Masood

PAK

145 Runs

251 Balls Faced

3

Temba Bavuma

SA

106 Runs

179 Balls Faced

4

Kyle Verreynne

SA

100 Runs

147 Balls Faced

5

Aiden Markram

SA

89 Runs

144 Balls Faced

6

Saud Shakeel

PAK

84 Runs

113 Balls Faced

Probable Playing XI

South Africa:

Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne†, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson.

Pakistan:

Shan Masood(c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Rizwan†, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas.

Fantasy Sports Team

Team 1

SA6 : 5PAK

CR: 93/ 100

WICKET KEEPER

M Rizwan

PAK - 8.5 Cr

BATSMEN

T Bavuma

SA - 9 Cr

B Azam

PAK - 9 Cr

A Markram

SA - 8 Cr

S Ayub

PAK - 7.5 Cr

ALL ROUNDERS

VC

A Salman

PAK - 8 Cr

W Mulder

SA - 8 Cr

C

M Jansen

SA - 9 Cr

BOWLERS

K Maharaj

SA - 8.5 Cr

K Rabada

SA - 9 Cr

N Shah

PAK - 8.5 Cr

Player Picks

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma is expected to make an impact in this contest. He has notched up 3429 runs in 61 Test matches so far.

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada could be the difference between two teams in this contest. One can expect him to come up with something special in this contest.

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan is the best choice for wicket-keeper in this contest. He has 86 catches and 7 stumpings in his Test career so far.

C

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan holds the key in the batting attack for Pakistan in this contest. He has notched up 2009 Test runs so far.

C

Saim Ayub

Saim Ayub can be backed mainly for his current form. He has notched up two centuries in his last three ODI matches.

C

Marco Jansen

Marco Jansen could prove vital in this contest. He has bagged 63 wickets in his Test career so far and is likely to dominate today.

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj is one of the players to watch out for in this contest. He is expected to lead the spin attack in this upcoming match.

Agha Salman

Agha Salman is a worthy budget pick available in this contest. He has notched up 1191 runs in his Test career so far.