Pak vs SA 3rd T20 Expected Playing XI: Can Pakistan win against South Africa? Here's the match preview

South Africa will aim to complete a series whitewash when they face Pakistan in the third and final T20 International at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, December 14.

With a 2-0 lead in the ongoing T20I series, South Africa has already clinched victory, but Pakistan will look to salvage some pride and prevent a clean sweep. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM IST.

Match preview

South Africa comes into this match with a renewed sense of confidence after their 1-3 defeat against India on home soil. The Proteas have bounced back strongly in this series, with standout performances from key players.


David Miller and George Linde starred in the first T20I, while Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen put in dominant performances in the second, leading South Africa to a commanding 2-0 advantage.

In contrast, Pakistan has struggled, with their batting falling short in both matches. Saim Ayub has been a rare bright spot, but the lack of aggression from the rest of the lineup has been a major concern for the visitors.

The third T20I at the Wanderers Stadium promises to be an exciting contest. Known for its flat pitch and high-scoring nature, the venue has short square boundaries that make it a paradise for batsmen.

The average first-innings score here is 176, which speaks volumes about the pitch's favorable conditions for batting. However, the bowlers will have their work cut out, with minimal assistance expected from the track.

Expected Playing XI

South Africa:

Reeza Hendricks
Ryan Rickelton
Rassie van der Dussen
Matthew Breetzke
David Miller
Heinrich Klaasen (c & wk)
Donovan Ferreira
George Linde
Nqabayomzi Peter
Kwena Maphaka
Ottneil Baartman

Pakistan:

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk)
Babar Azam
Saim Ayub
Usman Khan
Tayyab Tahir
Irfan Khan
Abbas Afridi
Shaheen Afridi
Haris Rauf
Jahandad Khan
Abrar Ahmed
Full Squad:

South Africa will look to complete a 3-0 sweep, while Pakistan will be desperate to avoid a clean sweep and regain some confidence ahead of the upcoming ODI series. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, and fans can expect plenty of runs at the Wanderers.