ODI World Cup 2023: Match 26, PAK vs SA Stats & Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Pakistan (PAK) and South Africa (SA) will face off in the 26th Match of Ongoing World Cup 2023 on Friday, October 27, 2023, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 

Pakistan enter the contest after three consecutive losses against India, Australia, and Afghanistan. In their previous match against Afghanistan, Abdullah Shafique (58) and Babar Azam (74) helped Pakistan post a total of 282/7 in 50 overs. However, Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali could only pick up one wicket each, and Pakistan eventually lost the match by eight wickets. Pakistan have now won two of their five matches and are placed fifth in the points table with a net run rate of -0.400. 

South Africa, on the other hand, come into the match against Pakistan with a massive 149-run win over Bangladesh. Batting first, South Africa posted a mammoth total of 382/5 in 50 overs, thanks to centuries from Quinton de Kock (174) and Heinrich Klaasen (90). In response, Gerald Coetzee took three wickets, while Marco Jansen, Lizaad Williams, and Kagiso Rabada picked up two wickets each to help South Africa win the match convincingly. South Africa have now played four of their five matches and are placed second in the points table with a net run rate of 2.370. 

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Record:

South Africa and Pakistan have met in 82 ODI matches, with South Africa winning 51 and Pakistan winning 30. One match ended in a no result. In World Cups, the two teams have met five times, with South Africa winning three and Pakistan winning two.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report: 

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known for its batting-friendly pitch, which aids spinners. As the match progresses, the pitch slows down, and batters should aim for slow and steady knocks.   

 MA Chidambaram Stadium ODI Records:

In 27 ODIs played at the venue, the pacers have picked 228 at an average of 29.54, while spinners have picked 142 wickets at an average of 35.49. The teams batting first have won 15 games while teams chasing have won 11, with one game ending in a no-result. The average score batting first-batting score here is 236. 

X-factors for Pakistan vs Afghanistan  

South Africa: Quinton de Kock 

Quinton de Kock has been in prime form in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. He has aggregated 407 runs in the last five games, with an average of over 81.40. He will be the key to tackling Pakistan in Chennai. 

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan  

Rizwan has been the best batter for Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2023, as he has so far aggregated 302 runs in the last five games at an average of 75.50. Rizwan’s form will be the key for Pakistan if they need to beat South Africa in Chennai.  

PAK vs SA Probable Playing XI  

South Africa: 

Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams 

Pakistan:  

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf