South Africa will play against Pakistan in the first T20I of the three match series at Kingsmead in Durban, South Africa. This match will be played on Tuesday, December 10.
After their Test series against Sri Lanka, the action for South Africa shifts from a longest format to the shortest format. They will be looking to start of the series on a winning note and take an early advantage. On the other hand, Pakistan will be keen on carrying their momentum from the Zimbabwe series. Mohammad Rizwan will be back leading the team and they will look to win the game to gain an early advantage in the series.
T20 stats and records at Kingsmead Stadium:
- Total matches: 23
- Matches won batting first: 12
- Matches won bowling first: 9
- Average first Innings scores: 155
- Average second Innings scores: 135
- Highest total recorded: 226/6 (20 Overs) by Australia vs South Africa
- Lowest total recorded: 73/10 (16.5 Overs) by Kenya vs New Zealand
- Highest score chased: 191/5 (17.5 Overs) by Australia vs South Africa
- Lowest score defended: 125/6 (20 Overs) by South Africa Women vs West Indies Women
Kingsmead Stadium Pitch Report
The Kingsmead pitch is known for its true pace and bounce, which makes it a haven for batters who enjoy playing their strokes freely. Historically, the venue has produced high-scoring T20 matches, and fans can expect another run-fest in this game. Bowlers, especially pacers, will need to maintain discipline and consistently hit back-of-a-length deliveries to extract any assistance from the surface. The track also offers some help to spinners, particularly in the middle overs, adding an extra layer of strategy for captains. With favorable batting conditions and a reputation for successful chases, both teams are likely to prefer batting second if they win the toss.
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Durban Weather Forecast
The weather in Durban is expected to be cloudy, with a high likelihood of rain showers, accounting for a 25% chance of precipitation. Despite the expected disruptions, spectators can anticipate the fixture to proceed. The temperature at the venue is projected to be approximately 21 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels around 79%, and a wind speed of around 21 kmph.
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