South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd ODI – Rotobash Fantasy Cricket Tips

A comfortable victory in a competitive game ensured South Africa bounce back in the series and it stands levels 1-1 after the first couple of games. Hasan Ali with his counter-attacking knock and Shaheen Afridi with his outstanding opening spell had given Pakistan hopes of extending their lead. But then Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo happened who stole the show from the visitors.

If it was the 9th wicket partnership which saved the visitors, but it was the 6th wicket stand stood out for the Proteas. Pakistan had their chances but the hosts were in control for major parts of the match, hence they won the 2nd ODI with authority.

Phelkukwayo was the show stopper with his spell of 4/22 with an unbeaten 69 runs. In the 3rd ODI at Centurion pacers will once again play an important role and the pitch is favourable for the quicks. Now as the series is 1-1 with three more ODIs to go, this could be an interesting series.

Match Details:

Stadium – SuperSport Park, Centurion

Time – January 25, Friday at 04:30 PM IST

Pitch Report:

Centurion is one of the quickest pitches in South Africa, it also gives an opportunity to the batsmen generally as the ball comes onto the bat at a good pace. It has never been a spin-friendly deck and there will be little for the slower bowlers.

The team winning the toss is likely to bat first nine times out of ten at Supersport Park. There have been some concerns with regards to the slowness of the Centurion wicket this season which may play into the hands of the visitors.

Squad:

South Africa:

Faf du Plessis (C), Hashim Amla, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen.

Pakistan:

Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Sarfraz Ahmed (C), M Hafeez, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, M Amir, Imam-ul-Haq, Shaheen Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Usman Shinwari, Imad Wasim, M Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shan Masood, Shadab Khan

Probable Playing XI:

South Africa:

Hashim Amla, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Faf du Plessis (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Duanne Olivier, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dane Paterson

Pakistan:

Shan Masood, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), M. Amir, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi

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Recommended Safe Picks According to Rotobash Points:

Wicketkeeper:

• Sarfaraz Ahmed

Batsmen:

• Hashim Amla
• Babar Azam
• Rassie van der Dussen
• Faf du Plessis
• Fakhar Zaman

All-rounder:

• Andile Phehlukwayo

Bowlers:

• Kagiso Rabada
• Shadab Khan
• Shaheen Afridi
• Tabraiz Shamsi

Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:

• Andile Phehlukwayo
• Faf du Plessis
• Babar Azam
• Hashim Amla
• Shaheen Afridi

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