Pakistan will play South Africa in the opening ODI at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday after losing 2-0 in the T20I series. After a lackluster showing in the T20I series, when South Africa dominated, Pakistan has an opportunity to recover and prove themselves in this day-night match.
Key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan will be crucial for Pakistan’s success, while South Africa will look for improved performances from Heinrich Klaasen, who had a quiet series in the T20Is. As both teams prepare for an exciting clash, attention will also be on the pitch conditions at Boland Park, which will play a pivotal role in shaping the game’s outcome.
Boland Park Pitch Report
The pitch at Boland Park in Paarl will be slower compared to the faster South African surfaces in Johannesburg and Centurion, which could benefit Pakistan’s batters. Early in the innings, there might be some seam movement with the new ball, while the conditions will be favorable for spinners, offering some turn. Fast bowlers will focus on cutters and slow balls later in the innings. As a day-night game, the ball may come onto the bat better in the evening, making chasing a preferable option despite teams batting first winning three of the last five ODIs here.
Boland Park Stats in ODI
| Total Matches | 21 |
| Matches won batting first | 10 |
| Matches won bowling first | 10 |
| Average 1st innings score | 237 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 184 |
| Highest total recorded | 353/6 (50 overs) by RSA vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 36/10 (18.4 overs) by CAN vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 288/3 (48.1 overs) by RSA vs IND |
| Lowest score defended | 204/10 (48.5 overs) by IND vs NED |
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