Match 26 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between Pakistan vs South Africa
PAK vs SA: South Africa will lock horns against Pakistan in Match 26 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 on Friday, October 27, 2023, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
The Pakistan team is going through a rough patch, having been beaten in their last three matches by India, Australia, and, surprisingly, Afghanistan, which was their first ODI loss to Afghanistan.
The Men in Green kicked off their World Cup campaign with consecutive victories over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, but their overall performance saw a steep decline, especially in their bowling, with opponents making the most of their vulnerabilities.
With two wins and three losses in five games, the Pakistan team finds themselves in fifth place on the points table. To have a chance at a top-four finish, they must focus on winning as many upcoming matches as they can.
On the other hand, South Africa has been on a winning streak in the 2023 World Cup, with just one loss to the Netherlands in Dharamsala. Apart from that hiccup, they have triumphed in all four of their matches, most of which were decidedly one-sided.
With a thumb victory against Bangladesh under their belt, Pakistan is poised to enter this game with confidence and a strong determination to maintain their winning form, which is crucial for their top-four aspirations.
Here’s your comprehensive guide for the PAK vs SA match with all the necessary information, including match details, pitch report, probable playing 11 and squads of Pakistan and South Africa, player records, stats, and Dream11 predictions for the fantasy teams of Match 26 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023.
PAK vs SA Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, Match 26
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM (IST) | 8:30 AM (GMT) | 2:00 PM (Local)
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch Report For PAK vs SA, Match 26
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch is notorious for its spin-friendly nature, and we can look forward to a similar surface this coming Friday. While fast bowlers might find some help in the initial overs, spinners are likely to dominate. The team that wins the toss should seriously consider bowling first.
Pitch Stats of MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai For PAK vs SA, Match 26
Total matches: 38
Matches won batting first: 18
Matches won bowling first: 19
Average 1st Inns scores: 227
Average 2nd Inns scores: 206
Highest total recorded: 337/7 (50 Ov) by ASIAXI vs AFRICAXI
Lowest total recorded: 69/10 (23.5 Ov) by KEN vs NZ
Highest score chased: 291/2 (47.5 Ov) by WI vs IND
Lowest score defended: 171/10 (45.4 Ov) by ENG vs RSA
Probable Playing XI For PAK vs SA, Match 26
Pakistan Playing XI
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Imam ul Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali.
South Africa Playing XI
Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen.
Stats of Pakistan & South Africa Form in Last 5 Matches
PAK vs SA Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For Match 26
PlayerStats (This Tournament)Quinton de Kock407 RunsMohammad Rizwan302 RunsHeinrich Klaasen288 RunsAiden Markram265 RunsAbdullah Shafique255 RunsMarco Jansen10 Wickets & 123 RunsRassie van der Dussen199 RunsKagiso Rabada10 WicketsShaheen Afridi10 WicketsGerald Coetzee10 WicketsHaris Rauf8 Wickets
PAK vs SA Captaincy Picks For Match 26 Between Pakistan vs South Africa
Quinton de Kock
Mohammad Rizwan
Marco Jansen
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For Match 26
Pakistan vs South Africa – Fantasy Team 1
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 1
Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Rassie van der Dussen, Abdullah Shafique
All-Rounders: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Shaheen Afridi, Gerald Coetzee
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Pakistan vs South Africa – Fantasy Team 2
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 2
Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Rassie van der Dussen, Abdullah Shafique
All-Rounders: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Captain: Marco Jansen
Vice-Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
PAK vs SA Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Pakistan is expected to win this match.
PAK vs SA Match 26 Live Streaming and Broadcast, Where to Watch?
Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Disclaimer: The composition of this fantasy team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and intuition, this team is offered as a reference for your fantasy game selection and serves as an example. Keep the mentioned points in mind when forming your fantasy team and exercise your own judgment.