Pakistan is set to face South Africa in their latest match at the 2023 World Cup in Chennai. This is the sixth game for both teams, and a victory here could boost their chances for a spot in the Top 4 of the tournament leaderboard.
South Africa has had a solid run with four wins in their five games, beating strong teams like England, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. However, they stumbled against Netherlands.
Pakistan, however, has faced a few challenges. After kickstarting their World Cup journey with wins over Sri Lanka and Netherlands, they faced defeats from India, Australia, and Afghanistan.
Babar Azam’s team knows the importance of this match. Let’s dive into some key details before the Pakistan vs South Africa game.
Match Information:
- Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, Game 26, 2023 World Cup
- When: October 27, 2023, Friday at 2:00 pm IST
- Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch Insights:
Chennai’s pitch generally supports both batsmen and those who spin the ball. In the recent game here, Afghanistan managed to chase down 283 runs against Pakistan. With this experience, Pakistan might be more prepared for today’s conditions.
Weather Update:
Expect a bit of cloud cover, with a slight 15% chance of afternoon rain. By evening, the rain chances drop to 5%. Temperatures will likely stay around 30°C.
Probable Teams:
Pakistan’s Expected XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, and Haris Rauf.
South Africa’s Expected XI: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (captain), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lizaad Williams.
Who Might Win?
Based on recent games, South Africa seems to have the edge. But, Pakistan has a history of surprising turnarounds. After their previous game in Chennai, Babar Azam and his squad might just have a plan up their sleeve.
Prediction:
It could be South Africa’s Day in this World Cup clash.
How to Watch? You can catch this game on TV channels like Star Sports 1 and its Hindi versions. For those who prefer online, Disney+Hotstar will stream it live.
