South Africa They were caught in the face Pakistan In the first ODI of the three-match series on 17 December 2024 at Boland Park in Paarl. After a successful T20I series where South Africa won 2-0, the Proteas will be looking to maintain their momentum in the 50-over tournament.
The mixture is top notch Temba Bavuma He is 100 per cent fit and will return to captain the Proteas in ODIs after leading them to victory in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
The next stop holds great importance for both South Africa and Pakistan with Champions Cup 2025 Approaching. It is an excellent opportunity for both sides to improve their preparations for the big tournament. With both teams almost at full strength, this is shaping up to be an exciting contest.
Format switching is in full swing!👊
Our Proteas squad is stuck in its preparations ahead of the 1st of the 3 ODIs against Pakistan tomorrow in Paarl.🇿🇦🏏☀️
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– Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 16, 2024
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SA vs PAK, 1st ODI: XI expected to play for South Africa
The South African team management is working on improving its squad, and the expected line-up to play in the first ODI includes a mix of experience and young talent:
- Purchase agreements (c) – The Captain will lead from the front, with the aim of establishing a solid foundation for the roles.
- Reza Hendricks – Exit A A sensational century in the second match of the T20I series Against Pakistan, Hendricks will be crucial at the top of the order.
- Rassie van der Dussen – Known for his consistency, Van der Dussen will look to build partnerships and stabilize roles.
- Aiden Markram A dynamic hitter who can speed up the scoring, Markram's role will be pivotal in midfield.
- David Miller -With his explosive hitting abilities, Miller is expected to provide fireworks at the end of the innings.
- Heinrich Claassen (week) – The wicket-keeping batsmen have been in good form and will be crucial in both scoring and wicket-keeping.
- Marco Jansen – An all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball, Janssen adds depth to the lineup.
- Kagiso Rabada – Coming back to the ODIs after the break, Rabada's pace and experience will be vital in leading the bowling attack.
- Tabrez Al Shamsi -The left-arm wrist spinner aims to exploit any width when wide and take crucial wickets in the middle overs.
- Andile Velokwayo – Another all-rounder who can come in for valuable runs and provide variety to the bowling attack.
- You are cats – The 18-year-old, who has enjoyed recent domestic success, is expected to make his ODI debut after impressing in the T20Is.
