Table Of Contents
Preview
At Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, October 27, Pakistan will play South Africa PAK vs SA in the 26th match of the ongoing Cricket World Cup. Pakistan won their opening two games but then lost their next three. South Africa is currently in second place in the standings, having won four games.
In their most recent match, Pakistan lost by eight wickets against Afghanistan. After losing seven wickets in 50 overs, Pakistan managed to score 282 runs. The team’s half-centuries came from Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam. For Pakistan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan each scored forty runs. After getting off to a brilliant start, Afghanistan lost their first wicket in the 22nd over. Afghanistan’s historic victory was made possible by the half-centuries scored by its top three batters.
Throughout the tournament, South Africa has been a formidable force at the bat, and their most recent match against Bangladesh proved this. Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen delivered some devastating blows to help them score 382 runs. De Kock hit 15 fours and 7 sixes in his 174 runs off 140 deliveries. After being removed for 90 runs off 49 deliveries, Klaasen lost out on a well-earned century. In response, Bangladesh was bowled out for 233 runs in 46.4 overs, losing the game by 149 runs.
PAK vs SA
Match Information
Match 26, Chennai, October 27, 2023, 02:00 PM
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South Africa beat Pakistan by 1 wicket
Weather Report
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Pitch Report
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Players Stats in Series
![Virat Kohli](https://images.cricket.com/players/3993_headshot_safari.png)
Virat Kohli
IND
765 Runs
11 Matches
![Rohit Sharma](https://images.cricket.com/players/3852_headshot_safari.png)
Rohit Sharma
IND
597 Runs
11 Matches
![Quinton de Kock](https://images.cricket.com/players/28035_headshot_safari.png)
594 Runs
10 Matches
![Rachin Ravindra](https://images.cricket.com/players/66053_headshot_safari.png)
578 Runs
10 Matches
![Daryl Mitchell](https://images.cricket.com/players/57444_headshot_safari.png)
552 Runs
10 Matches
![David Warner](https://images.cricket.com/players/5380_headshot_safari.png)
David Warner
AUS
535 Runs
11 Matches
![Mohammed Shami](https://images.cricket.com/players/28994_headshot_safari.png)
Mohammed Shami
IND
24 Wkts
7 Matches
![Adam Zampa](https://images.cricket.com/players/58913_headshot_safari.png)
Adam Zampa
AUS
23 Wkts
11 Matches
![Dilshan Madushanka](https://images.cricket.com/players/70764_headshot_safari.png)
21 Wkts
9 Matches
![Jasprit Bumrah](https://images.cricket.com/players/63755_headshot_safari.png)
Jasprit Bumrah
IND
20 Wkts
11 Matches
![Gerald Coetzee](https://images.cricket.com/players/67443_headshot_safari.png)
20 Wkts
8 Matches
![Shaheen Afridi](https://images.cricket.com/players/66833_headshot_safari.png)
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
18 Wkts
9 Matches
![Virat Kohli](https://images.cricket.com/players/3993_headshot_safari.png)
Virat Kohli
IND
6 Fifties
11 Matches
![Shubman Gill](https://images.cricket.com/players/66818_headshot_safari.png)
Shubman Gill
IND
4 Fifties
9 Matches
![Pathum Nissanka](https://images.cricket.com/players/66368_headshot_safari.png)
4 Fifties
9 Matches
![Babar Azam](https://images.cricket.com/players/59429_headshot_safari.png)
Babar Azam
PAK
4 Fifties
9 Matches
![Kane Williamson](https://images.cricket.com/players/4330_headshot_safari.png)
3 Fifties
4 Matches
![Azmatullah Omarzai](https://images.cricket.com/players/67516_headshot_safari.png)
3 Fifties
9 Matches
![Glenn Maxwell](https://images.cricket.com/players/10085_headshot_safari.png)
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
201* Runs
128 Balls Faced
![Mitchell Marsh](https://images.cricket.com/players/10094_headshot_safari.png)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
177* Runs
132 Balls Faced
![Quinton de Kock](https://images.cricket.com/players/28035_headshot_safari.png)
174 Runs
140 Balls Faced
![David Warner](https://images.cricket.com/players/5380_headshot_safari.png)
David Warner
AUS
163 Runs
124 Balls Faced
![Devon Conway](https://images.cricket.com/players/13177_headshot_safari.png)
Devon Conway
NZ
152* Runs
121 Balls Faced
![Dawid Malan](https://images.cricket.com/players/4792_headshot_safari.png)
Dawid Malan
ENG
140 Runs
107 Balls Faced
Probable Playing XI
Fantasy Sports Team
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SA - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/5994.png)
PAK - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1342.png)
SA - 7.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1466.png)
PAK - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1600.png)
SA - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/63905.png)
PAK - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1968.png)
SA - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Men/21036.png)
SA - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/8506.png)
SA - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/15200.png)
PAK - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/15209.png)
SA - 7 Cr
Player Picks
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/4741.png)
Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is a player who is a rewarding option for your fantasy team. He's in red-hot form, having scored 288 runs in this tournament. He's a valuable asset for fantasy teams because of his batting.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/21036.png)
Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is a crucial choice for fantasy teams on this balanced pitch that favours both batters and bowlers. He has already taken ten wickets and scored 123 runs in this tournament, making him an excellent choice.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/1979.png)
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada, an experienced bowler known for taking wickets, has already claimed ten in this tournament. His wealth of experience and skill make him a potential source of valuable fantasy points in the upcoming matches.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/1343.png)
Quinton De Kock
Quinton de Kock has three centuries in this tournament and is expected to maintain his excellent form, making him the top fantasy captaincy choice. His consistent performance is remarkable, with 407 runs at an average of 81.40 and a strike rate of 114.97.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/1968.png)
Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram has been in outstanding form, scoring 265 runs at an average of 53.00 and a strike rate of 123.83. His consistent performance makes him a reliable choice for the captaincy role in fantasy teams, and he hopes to keep this up in the upcoming games.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/5994.png)
Mohammad Rizwan
Rizwan's consistent performance in this tournament, with 302 runs in five matches, establishes him as a reliable pick for fantasy teams. Rizwan is a reliable vice-captaincy option for fantasy teams in this match.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/fc-player-images/15200.png)
Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is in good form in this tournament, particularly with the new ball. With ten wickets already, Afridi is a top choice in fantasy teams.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/18741.png)
Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf has been in good form with the ball in this tournament, picking up eight wickets. His brilliant form makes him a key choice for fantasy teams in this match.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/63905.png)
Abdullah Shafique
Abdullah Shafique is in exceptional batting form, accumulating more than 255 runs in his last four matches. His consistent performances make him a top choice for fantasy teams.
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Men/1343.png)
SA - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/5994.png)
PAK - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1466.png)
PAK - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1600.png)
SA - 8.5 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/63905.png)
PAK - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/1968.png)
SA - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/9230.png)
PAK - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/partner-image/Men/21036.png)
SA - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/8506.png)
SA - 8 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/15200.png)
PAK - 9 Cr
![](https://d13ir53smqqeyp.cloudfront.net/player-images/opta-cricket/15209.png)
SA - 7 Cr
Player Picks
![](https://images.cricket.com/players/63751_headshot_safari.png)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
![](https://images.cricket.com/players/63751_headshot_safari.png)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
![](https://images.cricket.com/players/63751_headshot_safari.png)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Injury and availability news
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Note
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Disclaimer
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