Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
South Africa
Pakistan
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In the Twenty20 International cricket match, South Africa will face Pakistan on Friday, December 13. The game is scheduled to begin at 17:00 Central European Time, and I offer a prediction for the winner of this clash.
South Africa
The South African team is currently on an impressive streak of three consecutive victories. Two of these wins came in a Test series, while the most recent triumph was just a few days ago against Pakistan, where they secured an 11-run victory. Notably, South Africa is set to play seven more matches against Pakistan before the end of the year, albeit across different formats. In the T20I rankings, South Africa currently holds sixth place among all national teams. Although they recently dropped one spot, it is worth mentioning that this summer, the South African side reached the final of the T20 World Cup but unfortunately fell short of winning the title.
Pakistan
The Pakistan national team also participated in the T20 World Cup, but their performance was not as remarkable as South Africa's. Pakistan failed to progress beyond the group stage. Since then, they have played numerous matches in various formats. In their recent games, Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe 2-1 in a One Day International (ODI) series. Additionally, they managed to secure two wins against Zimbabwe in the T20I format. However, Pakistan is currently on a two-match losing streak. Overall, they are ranked seventh in the T20I standings, trailing South Africa by just one position.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- South Africa is ranked sixth in the T20I standings, while Pakistan is ranked seventh.
- South Africa has won their last three matches, while Pakistan has lost their last two.
- South Africa’s last five matches have all ended with a minimum margin of 11 runs.
- In their last five head-to-head meetings, South Africa has beaten Pakistan three times and lost twice.
Prediction
South Africa is in excellent form, unlike their opponents. I believe the South African side can maintain their momentum and secure another victory over Pakistan. My bet is on this outcome with odds of 1.6.
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