Pakistan will face South Africa in the 26th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 27 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Pakistan has lost their last three matches, including a defeat against Afghanistan. They need to avoid any more losses if they want to stay in the playoff race.
Among Pakistan’s batting lineup, Rizwan has been the top performer with 302 runs at an average of 75.50 and a strike rate of 95.87. On the other hand, South Africa, led Aiden Markram, has been in good form, securing comprehensive victories over England and Bangladesh.
South Africa’s bowling unit, led Kagiso Rabada, has been impressive in the tournament. Rabada is the leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets at an average of 21.90. Pacer Marco Jansen has also taken 10 wickets at an average of 24.70.
The weather forecast for the match predicts hot temperatures around 32 degrees Celsius during the afternoon and around 29 degrees in the evening. The humidity is expected to be around 80%. The chances of rain interrupting the match are very low, with no rain expected throughout the day.
In case the match is washed out due to rain, each team will be awarded one point. The match will start at 2:00 PM IST in Chennai.
To watch the Pakistan vs South Africa match, viewers can tune in to the Star Sports Network, which has the broadcasting rights for the ODI World Cup 2023. The match will also be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
According to the betting odds from Dafabet, South Africa is the favorite going into the game.
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