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Babar Azam’s Pakistan will be under tremendous pressure when they take on South Africa in Match 26 of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in Chennai on Friday. Pakistan have played in 5 matches so far, losing in 3 contests. These three defeats came in back-to-back matches which has derailed their World Cup campaign. Pakistan aim to topple South Africa, who are playing some amazing cricket of late.
Like Pakistan, South Africa too have played in 5 games, winning in 4 matches and sit at second spot in the points table just below India. win over Pakistan could take them to the top spot with a better NRR than Indians. Pakistani bowlers need to watch out especially for Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen, who have done majority of scoring for Proteas Men in this World Cup. SA have made making 350+ a habit in this tournament and Pak bowlers need to ensure they stop them from doing so.
PAK vs SA – HIGHEST AND LOWEST SCORES IN ODIS
- PAK (highest score) vs SA: 351/4 in 50 overs (Durban 2007) – Pakistan won by 141 runs
- PAK (lowest score) vs SA: 89 in 25 overs (Mohali 2006) – South Africa won by 124 runs
- SA (highest score) vs PAK: 392/6 in 50 overs (Centurion 2007) – South Africa won by 164 runs
- SA (lowest score) vs PAK: 101 in 26.5 overs (Sharjah 2000) – Pakistan won by 67 runs
- PAK (highest individual score) vs SA: Fakhar Zaman 193 (155) (Johanessburg 2021)
- PAK (best bowling) vs SA: Wasim Akram 5/16 (6.1) (East London 1993)
- SA (highest individual score) vs PAK: AB de Villiers 128 (108) (Johannesburg 2013)
- SA (best bowling) vs PAK: Dale Steyn 6/29 (9) (Gqebehra 2013)
PAK Vs SA ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan and South Africa will meet in match no. 26 of the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup on Friday (Oct 27). The match is slated to be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu at 2:00 pm IST.
Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-head in ODI WORLD CUP
A total of 82 matches have taken place between Pakistan and South Africa in the ODI format. South Africa has won by 51 matches while Pakistan has won 30 matches. 1 match ended with no result.
- Total matches played: 82
- Won by Pakistan: 30
- Won by South Africa: 51
- Match ended with no result: 1
PAK vs SA World Cup 2023 Pitch report:
The surface might remain balanced throughout this game and provide ample support to both batters and bowlers. The average first innings score in ODIs at this venue has been 249 runs. Both pacers and spinners might get the same amount of help from the pitch.
PAK vs SA World Cup 2023: Weather update
It is expected to be a humid day with intervals of clouds and sunshine. The temperature is expected to touch 32° C in the noon, but is expected to reduce to 29° C during the closing stages.
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