SA vs PAK 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Grand League Team, Probable Playing11s and More

With an already lost series, this last ODI is a fight of pride for the home team South Africa. This would be the first time in the history if Pakistan manages to wipe the 3-match ODI series in South Africa.

SA vs PAK 3rd ODI: With an already secured ODI series, the visitors Pakistan will be keen to win a first-ever whitewash in Proteas land in the ODI format in the 3rd ODI at the Wanderers. With an in-form lineup, Pakistan are all over South Africa and dominating in the format. 

One may call the first ODI a close competition, but Pakistan overtook the home team in the second ODI, leaving them with 'no competition' at all. This is Pakistan's third ODI series win in the South African Land and the second in consecutive order. 

However, a big chunk of the South African Bowling arsenal is injured, they are playing with their bench bowling. Now with the news of Baartman also being ruled out, it is quite a tough time for the Proteas. 

In this post, we are about to predict the best Fantasy team for the Grand League contests. Before that, we must take some analysis from the previous two matches. Below is the summary of the second ODI and also some bullet points to be taken care of. 

SA vs PAK 2nd ODI Summary

Pakistan posted a commanding 329 runs after a shaky start, thanks to a stabilizing 115-run stand between Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The innings gained momentum with Kamran Ghulam's explosive 25-ball fifty, which capitalized on South Africa's erratic bowling and fielding lapses in the death overs.

South Africa began the chase confidently, but early breakthroughs by Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmad derailed their progress. Agha Salman and Abrar’s spin pressure in the middle overs led to key dismissals, including Rassie van der Dussen. While Heinrich Klaasen put up a brave fight with a brilliant 97 off 74 balls, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah cleaned up the tail efficiently.

Pakistan sealed an 81-run victory, clinching the series with a game to spare. The win showcased Pakistan's balanced performance, with standout contributions from Ghulam, Shaheen, and Abrar, while South Africa struggled with inexperience and lacked crucial partnerships.

Key Takeaways For Fantasy Team 

1- Pakistan are in the red-hot form in the ODI form. Considering the two ODI in this series, different players have stood up in different sections of the game which shows the team's integrity. One can consider taking a maximum of Pakistani players in their fantasy team. 

2- South African players have made contributions but they haven't been able to capitalize on those. However, Klaasen and Toni de Zorzi are two in-form batters from the side. 

SA vs PAK 3rd ODI Details

Series- Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25, ODI series
Match- SA vs PAK, 3rd ODI
Date- 22 Dec, 2024
Day- Sunday
Venue- The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Timing- 05:30 pm

SA vs PAK 3rd ODI Probable Playing11s

PAKISTAN's Probable playing11: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

SOUTH AFRICA's Probable playing11: Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, K Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Tabraiz Shamsi

SA vs PAK 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Babar Azam, T de Zorzi

All-rounders: Salman Agha(vc), Saim Ayub, A Markram(C), M Jansen

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf/ K Rabada, Kwena Maphaka

**These are predictions made by humans, they might go wrong.

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