South Africa vs Pakistan Dream11 prediction - get fantasy tips for Pakistan in South Africa 2024, 1st T20I

South Africa will be up against Pakistan in the 1st match of Pakistan in South Africa, 3 T20I Series, 2024 at the Kingsmead, Durban on December 10, 2024, at 09:30 PM IST.

SA vs PAK (South Africa vs Pakistan), 1st T20I - Match Information

Match: South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st T20I
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

SA vs PAK (South Africa vs Pakistan), 1st T20I Preview

In their last 5 games, Pakistan have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 1 games and lost 4.

Both teams last played against each other in the Super 12 - Match 24 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 where Anrich Nortje scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 119 match fantasy points while Shadab Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 139 match fantasy points.

SA vs PAK, Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Kingsmead, Durban is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 158 runs. The pitch at the Kingsmead, Durban is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Kingsmead, Durban

The temperature will hover around 24.49 °C and humidity is expected to be around 93%. 5.67 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

SA vs PAK, Head to Head

In the 22 matches played between these 2 teams, Pakistan all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for South Africa.

SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Mohammad Babar Azam
   Babar Azam can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 112 runs at an average of 28 per match.
2. Reeza Raphael Hendricks
   Reeza Hendricks can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 110 runs.
3. Mohammad Rizwan
   Mohammad Rizwan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 117 runs.

SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Shaheen Shah Afridi
   Shaheen Afridi is a bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls left-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket. 
2. Sufiyan Muqeem
   Sufiyan Muqeem can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets.
3. Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka
   Kwena Maphaka is a bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls left-arm medium and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 10 wickets.

SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Andile Simelane
   Andile Simelane can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Andile Simelane has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets.
2. Jahandad Khan
   Jahandad Khan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a left-arm medium fast bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
3. Salman Ali Agha
   Salman Agha is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 46 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.

SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Shaheen Shah Afridi
   Shaheen Afridi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a left-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket.
2. Sufiyan Muqeem
   Sufiyan Muqeem is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player bowls slow left-arm chinaman and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets.
3. Mohammad Abbas Afridi
   Abbas Afridi can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a right-arm medium fast bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 5 wickets.
4. Mohammad Babar Azam
   Babar Azam is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 112 runs.
5. Reeza Raphael Hendricks
   Reeza Hendricks is a batter with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 110 runs.

SA vs PAK Squad Information

Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Omair Yousuf, Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Irfan Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem and Jahandad Khan.

South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Donovan Ferreira, Tabraiz Shamsi, Patrick Kruger, George Linde, Heinrich Klaasen, Anrich Nortje, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter and Kwena Maphaka.

SA vs PAK Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan

Batters: Babar Azam and Reeza Hendricks

All-Rounder: Salman Agha

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, Andile Simelane, Jahandad Khan and Mohammad Hasnain

Captain: Salman Agha

Vice-Captain: Mohammad Rizwan

Photo Credits: Imago