South Africa vs Pakistan: Head to Head Before 1st ODI

South Africa and Pakistan are set to clash in the first One Day International (ODI) of their three-match series on December 17, 2024, at Boland Park in Paarl. This encounter promises to be an exciting face-off given the rich cricketing history between the two nations. The ODI series arrives on the heels of South Africa’s triumph in the T20I series against Pakistan, giving the hosts an early advantage.

The upcoming ODI series provides Pakistan an opportunity to restore their pride after their recent 2-0 defeat in the T20I series. The first match will be played as a day-night game, adding to the excitement for both players and fans.

In the ODI format, South Africa holds a superior record against Pakistan. Out of the 83 ODI encounters between the two teams, South Africa has won 52 matches, while Pakistan has emerged victorious in 30 games. One match had no result. On South African turf, the host nation’s dominance continues, having won 22 out of 37 ODIs compared to Pakistan’s 14 wins. Specifically, at Boland Park, South Africa retains a 100% success rate in ODIs against Pakistan, having won the only match played there.

The last ODI clash between these two teams was on October 27, 2023, where South Africa narrowly defeated Pakistan by one wicket. In that match, Pakistani captain Babar Azam contributed 50 runs, while Saud Shakeel added 52. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Aiden Markram was pivotal with his 91-run innings, which was crucial for their win. For Pakistan, bowler Shaheen Afridi demonstrated his skill by taking three wickets during the game.

As the series gets underway, both teams will be eager to showcase their prowess in the longer white-ball format. This match at Boland Park will be critical for Pakistan to regain momentum and for South Africa to continue their winning streak at home. Fans are keenly anticipating which team will take the lead in this competitive ODI series.