South Africa and Pakistan are set to meet in the third and final ODI of the series at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, December 22. The visitors have already sealed the series with back-to-back wins, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Pakistan started their campaign with a seven-wicket victory in the first ODI. The bowlers did well, restricting the Proteas to 239/9. Despite a tough time in the chase, Pakistan reached the target with three wickets in hand off just three balls.
The second ODI saw a great display from the visitors. Pakistan put a mammoth 329 runs on the boardhe is leaving South Africa with a big job. The batsmen struggled to develop their run and were bowled out for 248, failing by 81 runs.
With the series already in the bag, Pakistan will be aiming for a complete sweep, while South Africa will be looking to salvage some pride in the finals before they turn their attention. series of practice games for two games.
Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium pitch in Johannesburg is usually easy to bat on, but the recent rains can cause damp conditions, giving bowlers a chance to get off to a fast start. Walkers who use this correctly can do better, while spinners can have a bigger role when the pitch dries up later. With a place to run, sharp planting is essential.
Johannesburg Weather Forecast
The third ODI of the season between South Africa and Pakistan in Johannesburg promises to be the best in cricket. The sky will be mostly cloudy in the afternoon, with a temperature of 17°C. A high humidity of 96% can create moist air, which can participate in the movement of the pitch, which can help bowlers early.
Fortunately, there is no rain in the forecast, so confusion is unlikely. A light wind at 8 km/h will not cause problems for the players. Overall, the conditions look good for an exciting game of cricket, with the cloud cover likely to add a little spice to the bowlers in the first innings.
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ODI Stats & Records at Wanderers Stadium
- All comparisons: 51
- Match won first hit: 21
- Matches that won the first ball: 28
- Average 1st Inns score: 240
- Average 2nd Inns score: 204
- Highest number recorded: 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by South Africa vs Australia
- Lowest recorded score: 109/10 (23 Overs) by Sri Lanka vs India
- Top goals scored: 438/9 (49.5 Ov) by South Africa vs Australia
- Lowest score secured: 149/10 (45 Ov) by South Africa vs England