2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Match 26 Preview: Key Players, Flash Strategy, Pitch and Prizes to be won.
Date: 27th October, 2023
Venue: M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 AM UTC
Key Players
PAK
Batters – Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan
Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
All-Rounders – Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz
SAF
Batters – Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen
Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
All-Rounders – Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo
PAK vs SAF: Pitch Report
The M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is renowned for its conditions that traditionally aid spin bowlers due to its slower pitch. Interestingly, in recent encounters, pace bowlers have also found some assistance. Historical data from the 27 ODIs played here indicates a slight advantage for teams batting first, with 15 victories to their name, while teams batting second have won 11 times. One match ended without a result. In a departure from this trend, in the current tournament, out of four games at this venue, teams chasing have won three times. An average first-innings score of 236 suggests that batting in the early stages might be slightly easier. However, as the game progresses, the pitch appears to slow down even more, complicating matters for the team batting in the second half. With scores ranging from a high of 337 to a low of 69, it's evident that performances can vary greatly here. Given the recent trend in this tournament, the captain winning the toss might lean towards fielding first, as the pitch seems to be playing more favourably for the team batting in the second innings.
PAK vs SAF: Head-To-Head ODI Record
In the 82 ODI encounters between the two sides, South Africa holds a distinct edge, clinching 51 victories to Pakistan's 30. One game concluded without a result. In the context of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, South Africa is ahead of Pakistan with a 3-2 lead. The Proteas emerged victorious in their initial three face-offs in 1992, 1996, and 1999. However, in their most recent matches in 2015 and 2019, the Men in Green have emerged victorious.
Flash Strategy
For beginners
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Prizes to be won
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