PAK vs SA: Preview, Predicted Playing XI, Live Streaming

Pakistan Cricket Team (Source: AP Newsroom)

One thing you can say about Pakistan, do not count them out because they can make a comeback from the slightest of possibilities. This is their final chance to either make it through or go home when they face South Africa in the 36th match of the T20 World Cup 2022 at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Pakistan, are on the verge of disqualification and the only way they can get through is by winning both of their remaining games. However, they will still have to get their Net Run Rate up and hope other results end in their favour.

After an incredible performance against India, South Africa would want to continue their winning run. If Proteas win this, they will go ahead without much of a headache. But you never know with them, especially in the World Cups.

Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, Match 36, Super 12 Group 2, T20 World Cup 2022
Time & Date: 3rd November 2022, Thursday, 1:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Streaming & Live Broadcasting: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch Report: Contrary to the traditional Sydney track, this one is going to be quick. Reason being, this is the same pitch that was previously used during the game between New Zealand and Sri Lanka where Trent Boult wrecked havoc with the ball. Nevertheless, this is still a good batting wicket with average score being 170. The weather is absolutely clear as of now.

Probable Playing XI

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje.

Prediction

Looking at their previous game, South Africa look firm favourites but the conditions here differ from the pacy Perth wicket. Pakistan, can turn the things in their favour but will need a tremendous effort to make things happen.

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