Pakistan will meet South Africa in their fourth Super 12 encounter on Thursday, November 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Pakistan will meet South Africa in their fourth Super 12 encounter on Thursday, November 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Both teams are in Super 12 Group 2 and have played three games each. Both teams are coming into this encounter with wins under their belts. The Proteas defeated India in a dramatic match in Perth. In contrast, Pakistan easily defeated the Netherlands.
Pakistan is positioned second-last in Group 2 on the points table, with only two points, while South Africa is first, with five points. South Africa’s victory guarantees them a spot in the world cup semifinals, while Pakistan’s victory keeps them in the competition. However, Pakistan still requires other outcomes to go their way.
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South Africa is unbeaten in this World Cup. The powerful Proteas are undeniably living up to expectations and have emerged as one of the favourites to win the championship. They will be assured of the top place in the standings and a place in the semi-finals if they defeat both the Netherlands and Pakistan.
South Africa and Pakistan have played 21 T20Is against each other thus far. Pakistan has won 11 games and South Africa has won 10.
Pakistan: WLL (most recent first)
South Africa: WWNR (most recent first)
Total Matches | 16 |
Matches won batting first | 10 |
Matches won bowling first | 5 |
Average 1st Inns scores | 167 |
Average 2nd Inns scores | 132 |
Highest total recorded | 221/5 (20 Ov) by AUS vs ENG |
Lowest total recorded | 101/10 (16.3 Ov) by BAN vs RSA |
Highest score chased | 200/3 (20 Ov) by IND vs AUS |
Lowest score defended | 134/5 (20 Ov) by AUSW vs RSAW |
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