South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2024

Pakistan tour of South Africa
Finished
, December 26, 2024
South Africa
SA
301/10 (73.4) & 150/8 (39.3)
Pakistan
PAK
211/10 (57.3) & 237/10 (59.4)
SA won by 2 wickets
Completed
Match Prediction
SA v PAK
SA to win
100%
SA
0%
PAK
Mode: Completed Result: South Africa won by 2 wickets Final: SA 301/10 (73.4 ov) & 150/8 (39.3 ov) vs PAK 211/10 (57.3 ov) & 237/10 (59.4 ov)
SA Completed
— 100%
PAK
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: SA 301/10 (73.4 ov) & 150/8 (39.3 ov) vs PAK 211/10 (57.3 ov) & 237/10 (59.4 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

South Africa vs Pakistan Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st Test of the Pakistan tour of South Africa is set to feature a head-to-head clash between South Africa (SA) and Pakistan (PAK). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The South Africa vs Pakistan match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The SA vs PAK game has been scheduled for Thursday, December 26, 8:00 AM UTC at SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion, South Africa.

MatchSouth Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test
TournamentPakistan tour of South Africa
Date & TimeThursday, December 26, 8:00 AM UTC
VenueSuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion, South Africa

South Africa vs Pakistan Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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South Africa vs Pakistan Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

South Africa Avg: 674

  • PAK vs SA (South Africa won by 8 wickets)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 20 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 333/10 (113.4 ov) & 138/10 (49.3 ov) | SA 404/10 (119.3 ov) & 73/2 (12.3 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SA (Pakistan won by 93 runs)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 12 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 378/10 (110.4 ov) & 167/10 (46.1 ov) | SA 269/10 (84 ov) & 183/10 (60.5 ov)
    L
  • ZIM vs SA (South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs)
    South Africa tour of Zimbabwe | 06 Jul 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 170/10 (43 ov) & 220/10 (77.3 ov) | SA 626/5d (114 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs SA (South Africa won by 328 runs)
    South Africa tour of Zimbabwe | 28 Jun 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 251/10 (67.4 ov) & 208/10 (66.2 ov) | SA 418/9d (90 ov) & 369/10 (82.5 ov)
    W
  • SA vs AUS (South Africa won by 5 wickets)
    ICC World Test Championship Final | 11 Jun 2025 09:30 AM
    SA 138/10 (57.1 ov) & 282/5 (83.4 ov) | AUS 212/10 (56.4 ov) & 207/10 (65 ov)
    W

Pakistan Avg: 673

  • PAK vs SA (South Africa won by 8 wickets)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 20 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 333/10 (113.4 ov) & 138/10 (49.3 ov) | SA 404/10 (119.3 ov) & 73/2 (12.3 ov)
    L
  • PAK vs SA (Pakistan won by 93 runs)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 12 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 378/10 (110.4 ov) & 167/10 (46.1 ov) | SA 269/10 (84 ov) & 183/10 (60.5 ov)
    W

South Africa cricket team recent form has been marked by 80% wins, with an average batting score of 674.0. If South Africa are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 623, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Pakistan.

Pakistan cricket team recent form has been defined by 50% wins, with an average score of 673.0. If Pakistan are to bat first, a target of 615 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against South Africa.

South Africa vs Pakistan — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

South Africa — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Wiaan Mulder
    Form Score: 471
    375 runs (agg) · SR 28.3
  • Tony de Zorzi
    Form Score: 243.4
    181 runs (agg) · SR 30.3
  • Ryan Rickelton
    Form Score: 221.1
    146 runs (agg) · SR 44.7
Top Bowlers
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: 300.8
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.79
  • Keshav Maharaj
    Form Score: 269.2
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.95
  • Senuran Muthusamy
    Form Score: 252.3
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.15

Pakistan — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Agha Salman
    Form Score: 214.1
    155 runs (agg) · SR 52.8
  • Shan Masood
    Form Score: 201.4
    158 runs (agg) · SR 32.1
  • Babar Azam
    Form Score: 183
    121 runs (agg) · SR 55.1
Top Bowlers
  • Noman Ali
    Form Score: 273.1
    13 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.77
  • Asif Afridi
    Form Score: 140.9
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.02
  • Sajid Khan
    Form Score: 100.4
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.73
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Match Details
Date
2024-12-26 13:30 PM
Venue
SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion
Toss
South Africa elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Alex Wharf
  • Nitin Menon
Tv Umpires
  • Kumar Dharmasena
Match Referee
  • Richie Richardson