South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20 Prediction & Betting Tips
After winning the ODI series, Pakistan sets their sights on the shorter version or the game. The T20 series will kick off at the the Wanderers and is set to get underway at 6:00 PM IST.
Pakistan created history and registered am emphatic win in the ODI series. They're the number 1 Team in T20Is thus they'll back themselves to clinch the T20I series as well. Fakhar Zaman was the star for the visitors in the ODI series but he isn't in the T20I squad.
Neither do Pakistan have the services of Imam up Haq. The onus will once again rely on Babar Azam and the experienced Mohammed Hafeez. Mohammed Rizwan is another player to watch out for as he's been on a rampage in the last one year. Pakistan's bowling did reasonably well in the ODI series and we can expect them to continue their dominance over the hosts.
Coming to South Africa, they'll be sweating over the fitness of Rasssie Van Der Dussen. Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks has been ruled out of the ODI series. The batting looks weak while the bowling is also a cause of concern. The Proteas have a lot of all round options but they seem to lack a genuine match winner in the bowling department.
SA vs PAK 1st T20 Live Streaming
The match will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports while fans can live stream the match on Sky go app.
Live Streaming: Fans in India can stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar.
SA vs PAK Toss Prediction
The wickets have been good thus both skippers might want to chase
Pitch Report
The pitch should be a decent wicket to bat. There should be some help for the pacers with the new ball.
Weather Report
The weather looks good with bright sunshine. The temperatures will hover around 26 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I
South Africa Team News & Playing 11
SA Team News
Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the series due to injury while Reeza Hendricks has gone back home due to the birth of his child. Rassie van der Dussen is also doubtful for the game.
SA Key Players
- Rassie van der Dussen - In the absence of key players, South Africa will rest their hopes on Rasssie Van Der Dussen. He was in terrific form in ODI series and can be backed to play well in the T20Is as well.
- Janneman Malan - He will be high on confidence after a solid 50 in the final ODI. He is a batsmen that can hold the innings together and play briskly at the same time. South Africa desperately needs runs from him
- Beuran Hendricks - He'll be South Africa's lead pacer and will have the responsibility of nipping out some early wickets.
SA Team Form
South Africa's last T20I series was against Pakistan which they lost 2-1.
South Africa Predicted Playing 11
Henrich Klaasen ( C ), Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, JJ Smuts, Rassie van der Dussen, Henrich Klaasen, Kyle Verreynne(wk), Andil Phehlukwayo, Beuran Hendricks, Lutho Sipamla, Junior Dala,Tabraiz Shamsi
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
Pakistan's top scorer of the ODI series Fakhar Zaman is not part of the T20I series. Mohammed Hafeez is back in the squad though.
PAK Key Players
- Babar Azam - After impressive performance in the ODI series, Babar will be the main man for Pakistan in the T20I series as well.
- Mohammed Rizwan - Rizwan also is in scintillation form and has done well for Pakistan in every format. T20 is his preferred format and we can expect him to have a decent series with the bat.
- Usman Qadir - Usman Qadir has a brilliant record in T20Is. He troubled the South Africans in the T20 series in Pakistan and will be Pakistan's biggest weapon in this series as well.
PAK Team Form
Pakistan now have three back to back series wins against South Africa. They won the Test and T20I series in Pakistan and now have clinched the ODI series as well.
Pakistan Predicted Playing 11
Mohammed Hafeez, Babar Azam( C ), Asif Ali, Mohammed Rizwan (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Usman Qadir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammas Hasnain
South Africa vs Pakistan Head to Head
Both Pakistan and South Africa has a decent record against each other in T20Is
SA vs PAK Head to Head Stats in T20I
| Matches Played |
SA Won |
PAK Won |
Tie |
NR |
| 17 |
9 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
South Africa vs Pakistan Betting Odds
Having won the ODI series, Pakistan will go in the T20I series as favourites
Who will win South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I?
Without their big players, South Africa looks slightly weak thus the advantage goes to Pakistan
South Africa vs Pakistan Betting Rate
🏆 South Africa vs Pakistan Prediction
South Africa are playing the weakest possible squad and the players who’re available are not in the best of form. Pakistan, on the other hand, have played well on this tour. They are our favourites.
Apr 10, 2021
18:00 IST / 12:30 GMT
Wanderers Stadium - Johannesburg, South Africa
SA vs PAK 1st T20I 
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