South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Prediction, and Betting Tips
The first Test of the Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25 is set to be played on December 26-30 at SuperSport Park Centurion. After losing the T20I series by 2-0 Pakistan bounced back to clinch the ODI series with 3-0. Now the two Tests are remaining in the tour. South Africa is just one step away from fixing their WTC 2023-25 Final spot while Pakistan is aiming to carry forward the momentum and win the Test series in South Africa for the first time. This match is going to be an exciting contest starting on boxing day. Check out the South Africa vs Pakistan 1st test prediction.
South African Test squad features some prominat and in-form names like Tristen Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, and Ryan Ruckleton. They recently defeated Sri Lanka by 2-0. On the other hand, Pakistan also found their formula in the Test defeating England by 2-1. But the conditions in South Africa will definitely test the batters.
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South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Prediction: South Africa to win
Key Stats
- South Africa won 5 out of their last 5 Test.
- Pakistan won 2 out of their last 5 Test matches.
- Pakistan defeated South Africa in their previous encounter by 95 runs.
Match Prediction: The match will be an exciting contest with both teams featuring some prominent names like Temba Bavuma, Tristen Stubbs, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah, Marco Jasen, Aiden Markram and others. The recent form of both teams is good, Pakistan defeated England at home while South Africa dominated Sri Lanka on their fast and bouncy tracks. However, South Africa is expected to win the match having a home advantage and a past record.
South Africa vs Pakistan Odds
- South Africa – 1.45
- Pakistan – 2.70
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Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winning team | Won by | Date |
| Pakistan | 95 runs | 04 Feb 2021 |
| Pakistan | 7 wickets | 26 Jan 2021 |
| South Africa | 107 runs | 11 Jan 2019 |
| South Africa | 9 wickets | 03 Jan 2019 |
| South Africa | 6 wickets | 26 Dec 2018 |
Pitch Report
South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st Test is set to be played at SuperSport Park, Centurion. The pitch here is a good batting surface but pacers with good lines and length will get some assistance from the wicket.
Result of last two Test played at SuperSport Park, Centurion
India vs South Africa – South Africa won by an innings and 32 runs
| India | 245 & 131 |
| South Africa | 408 |
South Africa vs West Indies – South Africa won by 87 runs
| South Africa | 342 & 116 |
| West Indies | 212 & 159 |
South Africa preview
South Africa led by Temba Bavuma is currently ranking at the top of the WTC 2023-25 points table and just one step away from confirming their qualification. The team recently defeated Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Tristen Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, and Ryan Rickleton are batting well while Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen doing their job with the ball.
Predicted XI: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Ricklton, Tristen Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson
Pakistan preview
Pakistan led by Shan Masood won their previous Test series against England by 2-1 but South Africa will be a tough challenge for the team. The team never won a Test series in South Africa. However, they have some good names like Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah, and Salman Agha. The team will aim to carry forward the momentum of the ODI series in this match.
Predicted XI: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas
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Player to watch: Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a key player for South Africa. The right-arm fast bowler is one of the most consistent bowlers in Test cricket who can bowl at a good line and length constantly to get the wickets. He is lethal in home condition. Rabada is going to be a major threat for Pakistan batters in this match.
