SA vs PAK 2024, 3rd ODI: Johannesburg Weather Forecast, Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report & ODI Records | South Africa vs Pakistan

South Africa And Pakistan They will face each other in the third and final ODI of the series at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, December 22. The visiting team has already completed the series with back-to-back victories, gaining an undisputed 2-0 lead.

Pakistan started their campaign with a commanding seven-wicket win in the first ODI. The bowlers put in an excellent performance, restricting the Proteas to 239/9. Despite some tense moments in the chase, Pakistan reached the target with three wickets in hand and just three balls in reserve.

The second ODI saw a more dominant display from the tourists. Pakistan posted a massive 329 runs on the boardWe leave South Africa with a difficult task. The home team struggled to gain momentum in the chase and were 81 runs out for 248.

With the series already in the bag, Pakistan will aim for a clean sweep while South Africa will look to salvage some pride in the final encounter before turning their focus to the challenge. upcoming two-match Test series.

Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report

The Wanderers Stadium pitch in Johannesburg is traditionally a batting-friendly surface, but recent rains could bring early moisture and give fast bowlers an initial advantage. Using these conditions effectively, the Pacers could find success, while their spinners could play a bigger role due to the drying of the pitch. Typically with a fast outfield, sharp fielding will be required.

Johannesburg Weather

The weather promises to be suitable for cricket for the third ODI between South Africa and Pakistan in Johannesburg. The day will be dominated by cloudy skies and temperatures will settle at a comfortable 17°C. High humidity of 96% can create a humid atmosphere which can play a role in the behavior of the pitch and potentially help bowlers early on.

Luckily there’s no rain in the forecast, so outages are unlikely. The light wind blowing at 8 km per hour will not cause much difficulty for the players. Overall, the conditions look ideal for an exciting game of cricket; The cloud cover potentially adds some excitement for the bowlers in the early stages.

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ODI Statistics and Records at Wanderers Stadium

• Total matches: 51
• Matches won with the first kick: 21
• First matches won in bowling: 28
• Average 1st Han scores: 240
• Average 2nd Han scores: 204
• Highest total recorded: 438/9 (49.5 Ov), South Africa v Australia
• Lowest total recorded: 109/10 (23 Ovs), Sri Lanka vs India
• Highest score followed: 438/9 (49.5 Ov), South Africa v Australia
• Lowest point defended: 149/10 (45 Ov), South Africa v England

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