On Thursday, November 3, Pakistan will face South Africa in their 4th match of the Super 12 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
On Thursday, November 3, Pakistan will face South Africa in their 4th match of the Super 12 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Both teams are in Group 2 of the Super 12 stage and have played three games apiece. Both teams have victories under their belts heading into this match. In a thrilling match in Perth, the Proteas overcame India. Pakistan, on the other hand, handily trounced the Netherlands.
Pakistan is ranked second-last on the points table in group 2, with only two points, whereas South Africa is ranked first, with five points. South Africa’s victory would guarantee them a place in the world cup semifinals, while Pakistan’s victory would keep them in the competition. But Pakistan still needs other results to go their way.
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South Africa has gone undefeated in this World Cup. The formidable Proteas are unquestionably playing up to expectations and are emerging as one of the favourites to win the trophy. If they defeat both the Netherlands and Pakistan, they will be assured of the first position in the standings and a berth in the semi-finals.
Star Sports Network will LIVE TELECAST the match while Disney+ HotStar will LIVE STREAM the game.
Wicket-keepers: Mohammed Rizwan, Quinton De Kock
Batters: Babar Azam, David Miller, Rilee Rossouw (C),
All-rounder: Shadab Khan, Aiden Markram (VC)
Bowlers: Mohammad Wasim, Harris Rauf (VC), Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam ©, Shan Masood, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah
South Africa: Temba Bavuma ©, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi