Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
Pakistan
South Africa
Pakistan
South Africa
Pakistan, South Africa to lock horns for series decider in Lahore
Expect Pakistan to eke out a close win over South Africa and clinch the T20I series.
T&Cs apply, 18+
Host Pakistan and South Africa lock horns in the third and final game of the T20I series to be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday.
The home side will be looking to put in an improved batting performance in this series finale. Captain Babar Azam will need to lead from the front with the bat and deliver something special in this final game.
On the other hand, South Africa Skipper Heinrich Klaasen will be pleased with side’s performance in the second game of the series. The visitors will be looking to deliver their best cricket and upstage Pakistan to clinch the T20I series.
*Our match preview predictions are fully researched and provided in good faith but no profits are guaranteed. Please gamble responsibly, you should only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose.
For this final game, Pakistan might make one or two changes to their playing XI. Hasan Ali could come in place of Shaheen Afridi, who will be rested for Sunday’s game.
Pakistan got off to the worse possible start as Babar Azam perished was trapped right in front in the second over of the innings.
Captain Babar Azam will be looking to get back amongst runs after having string of low scores against South Africa on this tour. For Pakistan, Azam will be looking to deliver a notable score in this series finale.
Babar Azam’s opening partner, Mohammad Rizwan, continued his rich vein of form with the bat and chipped in with crucial half-century. Wicket-keeper anchored the innings for the side and finished the innings with the top-score of 51 runs off 41 balls with the help of six boundaries and one six. He was well supported by the likes of Iftikhar Ahmed and Khushdil Shah, who produced scores of 20 and 15 respectively.
All-rounder Faheem Ashraf produced brisk innings 30 runs off just 12 balls to help Pakistan post a modest score of 145 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Haris Rauf, Faheem Ashraf and Usman Qadir to provide crucial breakthroughs.
Left-arm quick Shaheen Afridi was the best bowler on display for Pakistan in the previous game and claimed
Leg-spinner Usman Qadir struggled for consistency in his initial spell and conceded a lot of runs. He conceded 41 runs in four overs and picked up wicket of Reeza Hendricks.
Usman Qadir, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Haider Ali, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi
![]() |
R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
M Rizwan | 51 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 124.39 |
F Ashraf | 30 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 250 |
I Ahmed | 20 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 95.24 |
![]() |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
S Afridi | 3.0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
M Nawaz | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
U Qadir | 4.0 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
![]() |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
S Afridi | 3.0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
M Nawaz | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
U Qadir | 4.0 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
The visitors might go for one or two changes for the final game of the T20I series. In the second game of the series, South Africa won the all-important toss and delivered an excellent performance to restrict Pakistan less than 150 runs.
For South Africa, medium-pacer Dwaine Pretorius delivered an exceptional bowling performance in this game. He claimed his career best bowling figures of 5 for 17 in four overs. Besides Pretorius, Left-arm Chinaman Tabraiz Shami produced a splendid performance and finished with figures of 1 for 16 in four overs.
Chasing 145 runs for the victory, opener Janneman Malan was cleaned up with an in-swinger produced by Shaheen Afridi. All-rounder JJ Smuts also failed to produce a decent innings and perished in 3rd over to see South Africa lost their second wicket with 21 runs on the board.
Reeza Hendricks and Pite van Biljon came together and produced an excellent partnership of 77 runs to stage the fightback for South Africa.
Opener Reeza Hendricks once again showed excellent form with the bat in this game. He certainly used his feet against the spinner and finished the innings with a score of 42 runs off 30 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes. He was well supported by Pite van Biljon, who produced a fluent 42 runs off 32 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes.
Captain Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller came together and put on a partnership of runs to see South Africa complete the chase in the 16th over. David Miller came back strongly after not doing much with the bat in the series opener. Left-hander smashed unbeaten 25 runs off 19 balls with the help of two fours and one six, whereas Klaasen chipped in with 17 not out off 9 balls.
Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Lutho Sipamla, Janneman Malan, Bjorn Fortuin, David Miller, PJ van Biljon, Andile Phehlukwayo, JJ Smuts, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius
![]() |
R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
R Hendricks | 42 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 140 |
P van Biljon | 42 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 131.25 |
D Miller | 25 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 131.58 |
![]() |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
D Pretorius | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 4.25 |
A Phehlukwayo | 3.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 |
T Shamsi | 4.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
![]() |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
D Pretorius | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 4.25 |
A Phehlukwayo | 3.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 |
T Shamsi | 4.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00h | 11 | 0 mm. | 1.3 k/h | From: E | 46% |
03h | 14 | 0 mm. | 1.33 k/h | From: ESE | 19% |
06h | 24 | 0 mm. | 0.95 k/h | From: S | 6% |
09h | 28 | 0 mm. | 1.97 k/h | From: WNW | 1% |
12h | 26 | 0 mm. | 1.88 k/h | From: NNW | 0% |
15h | 18 | 0 mm. | 1.8 k/h | From: NNE | 0% |
18h | 16 | 0 mm. | 1.84 k/h | From: ENE | 0% |
21h | 14 | 0 mm. | 1.61 k/h | From: E | 3% |
With perfect clear weather expected for Sunday’s game, the surface will be good for batting. The spinners will definitely get some assistance from the newly prepared wicket.
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is going to host the third and final game of the T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa.
South Africa managed to win their first T20I game in Pakistan.
Given cooler weather conditions and dew factor at night, the side that wins the toss, would be looking to bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 150 runs.
Based on current form, Pakistan will be favorites to win the third and final game of the series against South Africa because they are playing in their home conditions. The likes of Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam and Faheem Ashraf will have to come to the party with the bat if Pakistan wants to clinch the T20I series.
On the other hand, South Africa will be confident of pulling off a surprise after Dwaine Pretorius delivered a magical five-wicket haul to help the side level the T20I series.
Expect Pakistan to eke out a close win over South Africa and clinch the T20I series.
MSK Prasad is the only person who could get replaced as Sarandeep Singh, Jatin Paranjpe and Devang Gandhi are set to continue in their roles for another year until their term ends in 2020. Here are fi... Read more
India is set to begin the World Cup on the 5th of June of against South Africa. Read CricBettingBuzz team preview for India and our cricket betting tips and predictions for India games in this year's... Read more
New Zealand had an amazing start of the Cricket World Cup on the 1st of June winning against Sri Lanka by 10 wickets. Read CricBettingBuzz team preview for New Zealand and our cricket betting tips and... Read more