Pakistan (PAK) will lock horns with South Africa (SA) in the 26th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on October 27Â at 2:00 PM IST.
PAK vs SA (Pakistan vs South Africa), Match 26 - Match Information
Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, Match 26
Date:Â October 27, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
PAK vs SA (Pakistan vs South Africa), Match 26 Preview
Pakistan have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while South Africa have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +1.353 |
| South Africa | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +2.370 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +1.481 |
| Australia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.193 |
| Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.400 |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.969 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.790 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.048 |
| England | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.248 |
| Bangladesh | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.253 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of Pakistan in South Africa, 3 ODI Series 2021 where Fakhar Zaman scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan with 128 match fantasy points while Keshav Maharaj topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 107 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Pakistan against Afghanistan, Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Pakistan was Babar Azam who scored 88 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Bangladesh, South Africa beat Bangladesh by 149 runs. The top fantasy player for South Africa was Quinton de Kock who scored 219 fantasy points.
PAK vs SA, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 221 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions on the match day.
Weather Report for MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The temperature will hover around 30°C with 63% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.76 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
PAK vs SA, Head to Head
In the 82 matches played between these 2 teams, the batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 407 | 81.4 | 0 | 0 | 174, 4, 20, 109, 100 | - |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 302 | 60.4 | 0 | 0 | 8, 46, 49, 131, 68 | - |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 5 | 199 | 39.8 | 0 | 0 | 1, 60, 4, 26, 108 | - |
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 103 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Quinton de Kock has scored 407 runs averaging 81.4 per match.
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 302 runs at an average of 60.4 per match.
- Hendrik Erasmus van der Dussen
Rassie van der Dussen is a batter and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Rassie van der Dussen is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 1, 60, 4, 26 and 108 runs at an average of 39.8 per match.
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 2, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Usama Mir | 3 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 15 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 3, 0, 0, 10, 2 | 0, 1, 5, 0, 0 |
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Kagiso Rabada is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 2, 1, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.
- Usama Mir
Usama Mir is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Usama Mir is a leg break bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a bowler and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, Shaheen Afridi has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 76 | 15.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 0, 75, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 2 |
| Aiden Markram | 5 | 265 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 60, 42, 1, 56, 106 | - |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 | 70 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 40, 0, 0, 26, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, Marco Jansen has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Aiden Markram has scored 60, 42, 1, 56 and 106 runs averaging 53 per match.
- Iftikhar Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Iftikhar Ahmed has scored 40, 0, 0, 26 and 4 runs at an average of 14 per match.
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 76 | 15.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 0, 75, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 2 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 5 | 288 | 57.6 | 0 | 0 | 90, 109, 28, 29, 32 | - |
| Gerald Coetzee | 3 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 22 | 3, 0, 3, 1, 0 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 0 | 0 | 74, 18, 50, 10, 5 | - |
| Abdullah Shafique | 5 | 267 | 53.4 | 0 | 0 | 58, 64, 20, 113, 12 | - |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 | 70 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 40, 0, 0, 26, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Pakistan are Babar Azam with 88 match fantasy points, Abdullah Shafique with 75 match fantasy points and Iftikhar Ahmed with 60 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for South Africa are Marco Jansen with 152 match fantasy points, Heinrich Klaasen with 147 match fantasy points and Gerald Coetzee with 90 match fantasy points.
PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 407 | 81.4 | 0 | 0 | 174, 4, 20, 109, 100 | - |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 76 | 15.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 0, 75, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 2 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 302 | 60.4 | 0 | 0 | 8, 46, 49, 131, 68 | - |
| Aiden Markram | 5 | 265 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 60, 42, 1, 56, 106 | - |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 2, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 103 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Quinton de Kock has scored 174, 4, 20, 109 and 100 runs at an average of 81.4 per match.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Marco Jansen has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Mohammad Rizwan has scored 8, 46, 49, 131 and 68 runs averaging 60.4 per match.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Aiden Markram has scored 60, 42, 1, 56 and 106 runs averaging 53 per match.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 4 matches, Kagiso Rabada has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
PAK vs SA Squad Information
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim and Zaman Khan.
South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen.
PAK vs SA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Quinton de Kock and Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Temba Bavuma and Imam-ul-Haq
All-Rounders: Shadab Khan and Agha Salman
Bowlers: Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Gerald Coetzee, Hasan Ali and Lungi Ngidi
Captain: Lungi Ngidi
Vice-Captain: Haris Rauf
Photo credit: Alamy
