SA vs PAK 3rd T20I: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Prediction, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

Match Details

The third game of the four-match T20I series between South Africa and Pakistan will be played at the Super Sports Park, Centurion on 12^th March 2021.

The match will start at 6:00 PM IST. The live streaming will be available on the FanCode app.

Preview

Led by George Linde’s performance, South Africa made a strong comeback in the four-match series after conceding a lead of 1-0. After Pakistan elected to bat first in the second T20I, losing wickets at regular intervals did not allow them to put up an imposing score. Linde bagged three wickets for just 23 runs, while Lizaad Williams got as many for 35 from his four overs to restrict Pakistan to 140/9 with Babar Azam top-scoring with a run-a-ball 50.

A 30-ball 54 for Aiden Markram, alongside Heinrich Klassen’s 36 from 21 kept South Africa well ahead of the opposition during the chase. Linde played a quick 10-ball 20-run cameo with the bat too, to take South Africa across the line with 6 overs to spare. Having levelled the series, the hosts would eye to take a lead at Centurion on 14^th April 2021.

Probable Playing XIs for SA vs PAK

South Africa

Predicted Playing XI: Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Wihan Lubbe, Heinrich Klaasen (C and WK), Pite van Biljon, George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, Sisanda Magala, Beuran Hendricks, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi

Pakistan

Predicted Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Hasnain

Captaincy picks 

Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Although Babar’s knock never got the acceleration that he would have wanted, his half-century ensured that Pakistan at least reached a respectable total. Lack of partnerships restricted them to a low score but Azam held his end up during his run-a-ball 50.

Aiden Markram (South Africa)

Aiden Markram was fluent in his 51-run knock from 32 deliveries in the first T20I, and he followed that with another sensational knock of 54 from 30, which included seven fours and three sixes. With the kind of form he has been in, expect him to deliver the goods for his team once again.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Babar Azam (C), Aiden Markram

3-Player Team

Mohammad Rizwan (C), Mohammad Hafeez, Heinrich Klaasen

4-Player Team

Janneman Malan (C), George Linde, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.