The 4 matches T20I series is locked at 1-1 as South Africa will play Pakistan in the third T20I today. Ahead of the T20I between South Africa and Pakistan, we bring you all the fantasy tips, Predicted XI, top fantasy picks and more.
Match Timings: 6 PM IST
Venue: Supersport Park, Centurion
The Indian viewers can catch the action live on Star Sports Select and Disney Hotstar.
Head To Head
Overall- 19 matches
South Africa won- 10
Pakistan won- 9
Weather Forecast
The weather will be mostly sunny and we will be treated to an uninterrupted contest between the two sides.
Pitch Report
The 22 yards in the ODI series suited the spinners and expect the same during the T20Is as well and the team batting first will have a slight advantage as the pitch will get slower as the game progresses.
Injury and Availability News
Rassie Van der Dussen and Fakhar Zaman are likely to return for their respective side for the decisive T20I.
South Africa vs Pakistan- Fantasy Tips
Predicted XI
South Africa: Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Rassie Van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (c & wk), Pite Van Biljon, George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, Sisanda Magala, Beuran Hendricks, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Qadir
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South Africa vs Pakistan – Top Fantasy Picks
Talking about the fantasy tips it is important to pick players in the form in your squad. Also, quality all-rounders are a must on your fantasy side as they help fetch more points.
Mohammad Hafeez: The seasoned campaigner is the best Pakistani T20I batsman and should be part of your fantasy XI. The centurion pitch will also suit Hafeez as he will able to score against spinners in the middle overs.
Hasan Ali: You give him the ball he picks wickets and down the order, he scores a 20 odd in no time which is why Hassan Ali should also be part of your fantasy XI as he can help you fetch valuable points.
Aiden Markram: The SA openers has looked the part in the T20I series and has scored 2 fifties in the last two matches. Markram if set can play a big one and in the kind of form he is in currently, he should be the first batsman in your fantasy XI.
George Linde: The left-arm spinner troubled the Pakistan batting in the last match and is again expected to be the dangerman for them on a slow centurion pitch. Also, he is no mug with the bat which is why he should in your fantasy XI.
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
Captain: Aiden Markram
Vice-Captain: Mohammad Hafeez
Fantasy 11 Team
Wicket-Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan, Henrich Klassen
Batsmen- Mohammad Hafeez, Aiden Markaram, Rassie van der Dussen, Babar Azam
All-Rounders – Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali,
Bowlers – Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tabraiz Shamsi, George Linde
Dream 11 Team
Aiden Markram (c),Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez (vc), Rassie Van der Dussnen, Faheem Ashraf, George Linde, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Hasan Ali
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