Fakhar and Breetzke (Source: Twitter/X)
Match 3 of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series will see Pakistan and South Africa square off against each other. Notably, the main purpose of the ongoing ODI series is for the participating teams to sharpen and figure out their team compositions and potential strategies before battling it out in the much-awaited edition of the Champions Trophy. The upcoming fixture will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi, on Wednesday, February 12.
Meanwhile, speaking of the teams, both sides are coming off defeats to New Zealand. While the hosts fell short by 78 runs while trying to hunt down the 331-run target set by the Black Caps, the Proteas lost their clash by six wickets and eight deliveries to spare. When it comes to key senior players, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam would be eager to get back among the runs to get back his confidence.
On the other hand, New Zealand stalwart Kane Williamson made merry in the last game against South Africa by slamming a memorable unbeaten century (133*) that overshadowed debutant Matthew Breetzke’s historical marathon (150) knock. A riveting showdown awaits as the winner will be guaranteed a spot in the summit clash at the same venue on February 14.
Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date and Time | Live Streaming and Broadcast Details |
| Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI | National Stadium, Karachi | Wednesday, February 12, 2:30 pm (IST) | Sony Sports Network & FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
Quite interestingly, Karachi’s National Stadium has not hosted an ODI since May 2023. Based on the previous 50-over game which was held there, not a lot of greenery is expected on the pitch. The track could be expected to flatten out as the contest unfolds. The average first innings score in the past eight ODIs played at this venue since 2019 has been 290 runs.
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Head-To-Head Record
| Matches Played | Won by Pakistan | Won by South Africa | No Result | Tied | First Played | Last Played |
| 86 | 33 | 52 | 01 | 00 | March 08, 1992 | December 12, 2024 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan:
Mohammad Hasnain is expected to come into the mix, slotting in for Haris Rauf who sustained a muscular sprain in his lower chest wall region during the series opener.
South Africa:
With several members of South Africa’s Champions Trophy squad flying in from the recently concluded edition of the SA20, a few changes could be expected to occur.
Playing XI: Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Jason Smith, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Kwena Maphaka, Tabrazi Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this news article is based on the author’s insights, analysis, and perspective. Readers are encouraged to evaluate the details thoughtfully and draw their own conclusions.
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