Tri-Nation Series: Pakistan vs South Africa Prediction and Betting Tips
The 3rd match of the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series 2025 is set to be played between Pakistan and South Africa on February 12 at National Stadium, Karachi. Both teams lost their first matches to New Zealand and are eager to bounce back in this match. Pakistan led by Mohammad Rizwan features names like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Salman Ali Agha. On the other hand, Proteas key players like Aiden Markram, Marco Janse, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickleton, and Kagiso Rabada will be available for this match in Karachi after missing the first game due to SA20 2025 Final. Check out the Pakistan vs South Africa prediction.
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Pakistan vs South Africa prediction: South Africa to win
Key Stats
- Pakistan won 4 out of their last 5 matches.
- South Africa is on a 5-match losing streak.
- Pakistan defeated South Africa in their last encounter by 36 runs (DLS).
Match Prediction: The match is going to be an exciting contest as both teams need to win to go ahead in the series. However, South Africa’s key players returning gave them an edge in this match. Pakistan struggling with their batting lineup and proteas have in-form bowlers like Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada.
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| Pakistan | 36 runs (DLS method) | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Pakistan | 81 runs | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Pakistan | 3 wickets | 17 Dec 2024 |
| South Africa | 1 wicket | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Pakistan | 28 runs | 07 Apr 2021 |
Pitch Report
Pakistan vs South Africa, the 3rd match of the Pakistan Tri-Series is set to be played at National Stadium, Karachi. The pitch here is a good batting wicket. In a total of 52 matches played at this venue, the batting first and chasing team won 26 each.
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Results of the last two ODIs played at National Stadium, Karachi
New Zealand vs Pakistan (May 07, 2023) – Pakistan won by 47 runs
| New Zealand | 299/10 |
| Pakistan | 152/10 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand (May 05, 2023) – Pakistan won by 102 runs
| Pakistan | 334/6 |
| New Zealand | 232/10 |
Pakistan preview
Pakistan led by Mohammad Rizwan lost their first match of the series to New Zealand by 78 runs. The team struggled in the both batting and bowling departments. However, bowlers did well in the first half but leaked runs in the death overs. In batting other than Fakhar Zaman no other batter was able to impress. Key players like Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Kamran Ghulam, and Naseem Shah need to step up.
Predicted XI: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf.
South Africa preview
South Africa also lost their first match to New Zealand by 6 wickets. The bowling lineup of the team struggled a lot against Kiwi batters. However, the side that played the last match was young and inexperienced. The key players of the team like Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Tristan Stubbs will join the squad for this match.
Predicted XI: Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, Corbi Bosch
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Player to watch: Fakhar Zaman
Fakhar Zaman is a key batter for Pakistan. The top-order batter has scored 89 runs off 69 balls against New Zealand. His current form and ability to score quickly putting pressure on the bowlers make him the player to watch in this match.
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