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3 Pakistan Players Who Can Be Match-Winners Vs South Africa In ODI Tri-Series Match

Anurag Dasgupta

3 game changers for Pakistan [Source: AP Photo] 3 game changers for Pakistan [Source: AP Photo]

New Zealand with their brilliant performances have reached the finals of the tri-nation series finale. They outplayed Pakistan in the opening match of the contest and hammered South Africa in a one-sided affair. Now, the final match of the league stage will take place between Pakistan and South Africa, with the winner going through to the finale.

Pakistan, the host nation were expected to put up a show against New Zealand, however, they were outmatched by the Kiwis and now they find themselves in a must-win situation. The team has plenty of individual stars and Pakistan will hope these stars can step up and deliver for the team.

Here are 3 such players who can deliver the goods and take Pakistan to the tri-nation finale against New Zealand.

1) Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman produced a one-man show for his side in the outing against the Kiwis. In a chase of 330, Fakhar came out all guns blazing and smashed a brilliant 69-ball 84 which kept Pakistan in the hunt.

On a relatively flat wicket of the Karachi Stadium, expect Fakhar to unleash the beast mode and once again be the game changer for his team, as they need him to step up.

2) Shaheen Afridi

The Eagle, as they call him has a terrific record against South Africa and has 6 wickets at the Karachi Stadium in ODI matches. He averages only 22 at this venue and his 10 overs will be the key if Pakistan want to restrict South Africa to a reasonable total.

There could be a hint of movement early in the innings and Shaheen will look to utilise it as he'l aim to get the early inroads.

3) Abrar Ahmed

In a game where Pakistan conceded 330 runs, Abrar Ahmed conceded just 41 runs in 10 overs and also picked up 2 wickets in the match. The Karachi stadium might have some turn on offer, and Abrar is a master of purchasing offering from a spinning track.

He could be the one to take down the aggressive batting lineup of the Proteas team, and could be the biggest match-winner for Pakistan on Wednesday.