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Pakistan vs South Africa

Today we have the 3rd ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa at Johannesburg. Pakistan has already won the ODI series but this match will be important for both teams.

Pakistan would like to win this match and whitewash the series. It will really be good for them if they win the series 3-0 as it will send a strong message to other teams that the Pakistan team is ready for the Champions Trophy.

South Africa will also want to win today so that they may end up the series on a high note. Losing 2 matches and then winning one match is always good as compare to losing all three matches in the series.

[Nanga Parbat]

A T20 series was played between West Indies Women and India Women in which West Indies Women managed to win only one match and lost the series. They have one more chance to beat India Women in this ODI series. But this can only be said because India women's team is very strong and West Indies women are difficult to beat.  The first match of the series is being played in which Indian women are batting first and playing very fast. Their batsman Smriti Mandhana is playing very well and if she plays the entire innings of 50 overs, she can target 300+. The batsman has scored 57 runs in 67 balls and his current run is 108 runs without losing a wicket in 22 overs. West Indies women bowlers are not able to control them which will be their loss in the form of a tough target which will lead them to defeat.

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Pakistan vs South Africa

Today we have the 3rd ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa at Johannesburg. Pakistan has already won the ODI series but this match will be important for both teams.

Pakistan would like to win this match and whitewash the series. It will really be good for them if they win the series 3-0 as it will send a strong message to other teams that the Pakistan team is ready for the Champions Trophy.

South Africa will also want to win today so that they may end up the series on a high note. Losing 2 matches and then winning one match is always good as compare to losing all three matches in the series.

Yes, Pakistan Outstanding performance in this series so far and very like to whitewashed South Africa if they scored a huge total in final match if series. Pakistan should test their bench strength and give chance to new young player's. Pakistan has given a very great performance in the first two matches of series, if we look at the first Two matches, the captaincy of Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan and bowling performance of shaheen shah Afridi is very extra ordinary and I hope that Pakistan is going to win the third match as well. South Africa have also ability to come back in the Third ODI match and ended the series with 2-1.

[Sithara007]

Yes, Pakistan Outstanding performance in this series so far and very like to whitewashed South Africa if they scored a huge total in final match if series. Pakistan should test their bench strength and give chance to new young player's. Pakistan has given a very great performance in the first two matches of series, if we look at the first Two matches, the captaincy of Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan and bowling performance of shaheen shah Afridi is very extra ordinary and I hope that Pakistan is going to win the third match as well. South Africa have also ability to come back in the Third ODI match and ended the series with 2-1.

A consolatory win today would boost the South African morale ahead of the crucial 2-test series against Pakistan. The test series is extremely important, as it present the Proteas with the opportunity to enter the WTC finals for the first time. But things are not looking very encouraging at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Toss has been delayed as a result of rain. There will be a 30 minutes delay, if there are no further rains. Players look optimistic, and many of them are already warming up.

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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI

Zimbabwe team is under pressure of two massive wickets after losing three wickets in the power play, the chances of the next batsmen to perform well are very low. The Zimbabwe team fans never imagined that the aggressive batsmen will fall so quickly, as the best bowler of today's Afghanistan team, Ghazanfar is performing very well so far.
The chances of Afghanistan team winning in today's match are very high, if Sikandar Raja can perform well as the last hope of Zimbabwe team, then he can collect good colors in the end. If 200 plus runs are scored in this match, the only competition will be between the two teams.

Afghanistan team won the 3 rd odi game easily and they won the series with this win. Congratulations Afghanistan team for well playing and best wishes to test series which will start shortly. In 3 rd odi game, Zimbabwe team did not play well and they made 127 runs in target in 50 overs by losing all wickets. Ghazanfar was good bowlers and he took down 5 wickets in 10 overs and gave 33 runs. He got a player of game award because of his brilliant effort and Rashid also showed good help to team and he took 3 wickets in 8 over and gave 38 runs. Atal played well in opening and motivate their team and he made half century 52 runs in 50 balls and hitted four 4s and two 6s. Afghanistan team chased down all runs in 26.5 overs and lost 2 wickets. Congratulations Afghanistan team win 3 rd game.

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Pakistan vs South Africa

Today we have the 3rd ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa at Johannesburg. Pakistan has already won the ODI series but this match will be important for both teams.

The rain once again has interrupted the match right when it started and as usual Abdullah Shafique is currently not in his good form. He was out without making any score.
I think for the next Pakistan series he should be resting and try him in the next to next series and then final him for the Champions Trophy. He needs to be out against West Indies and should come for the New Zealand series. Also Pakistan would have to decide whether to keep him for Champions Trophy or whether to give any other player a chance. 

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Pakistan vs South Africa

Today we have the 3rd ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa at Johannesburg. Pakistan has already won the ODI series but this match will be important for both teams.

The rain once again has interrupted the match right when it started and as usual Abdullah Shafique is currently not in his good form. He was out without making any score.
I think for the next Pakistan series he should be resting and try him in the next to next series and then final him for the Champions Trophy. He needs to be out against West Indies and should come for the New Zealand series. Also Pakistan would have to decide whether to keep him for Champions Trophy or whether to give any other player a chance. 

In the first two matches, we have seen very good performance of Pakistani players. In both the matches, Pakistani batsmen and bowlers have done well. As a result, it is not difficult for Pakistan to defeat South Africa. In today's match, South Africa won the toss and decided to field. But South Africa's bowlers are not able to bowl well.

Pakistan has collected 76 runs in 15 overs. Pakistan has lost one wicket. Abdullah Shafique could not play well today. Pakistan team lost the wicket of Abdullah Shafique in the first over. But Saim Ayub and Babar are batting very well. Saim Ayub is unbeaten with 47 runs.

[Minor Miner]

Pakistan vs South Africa
Today we have the 3rd ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa at Johannesburg. Pakistan has already won the ODI series but this match will be important for both teams.

The rain once again has interrupted the match right when it started and as usual Abdullah Shafique is currently not in his good form. He was out without making any score.
I think for the next Pakistan series he should be resting and try him in the next to next series and then final him for the Champions Trophy. He needs to be out against West Indies and should come for the New Zealand series. Also Pakistan would have to decide whether to keep him for Champions Trophy or whether to give any other player a chance. 

In the first two matches, we have seen very good performance of Pakistani players. In both the matches, Pakistani batsmen and bowlers have done well. As a result, it is not difficult for Pakistan to defeat South Africa. In today's match, South Africa won the toss and decided to field. But South Africa's bowlers are not able to bowl well.
Pakistan has collected 76 runs in 15 overs. Pakistan has lost one wicket. Abdullah Shafique could not play well today. Pakistan team lost the wicket of Abdullah Shafique in the first over. But Saim Ayub and Babar are batting very well. Saim Ayub is unbeaten with 47 runs.

The third match of the South Africa vs Pakistan series is being played today at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. The pitch of this stadium in Johannesburg is quite good. If the batsmen can bat responsibly, it is possible to score big on this pitch. However, the bowlers also have a chance to bowl well.

Pakistan was under some pressure after losing the wicket of Abdullah Shafique in the first over. However, due to the responsible batting of Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, the Pakistan team is in a good position at the moment. The Pakistan team has scored 155 runs in the absence of 22. Both Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique are still unbeaten after collecting 50+. If the South African bowlers cannot take wickets quickly, Pakistan will give a target of 300+ in today's match as well. If Pakistan gives a target of 300+, then Pakistan will definitely win today's match as well.

[Nanga Parbat]

Pakistan vs South Africa

Today we have the 3rd ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa at Johannesburg. Pakistan has already won the ODI series but this match will be important for both teams.

Pakistan would like to win this match and whitewash the series. It will really be good for them if they win the series 3-0 as it will send a strong message to other teams that the Pakistan team is ready for the Champions Trophy.

South Africa will also want to win today so that they may end up the series on a high note. Losing 2 matches and then winning one match is always good as compare to losing all three matches in the series.

Bad perform by Pakistan batsmen will make them a weak target What will hurt them is that they should play well and win this third match as well. South Africa bowling is paying more attention to stopping runs, their bowlers have taken only 1 wicket in 18 overs which is good because their bowlers are stopping runs, which can only give a target of more than 200 in 47 overs. And this target will be very easy for South Africa. Both the teams have won one match each and this third match is being played which South Africa can win the match by playing well and can make it difficult for Pakistan in this series because in the next matches Pakistan will win both the matches will win the series otherwise South Africa will win the series.

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Pakistan team has come out to bat in the 3rd ODI match between South Africa vs Pakistan team. Today's match will be played in 47 overs due to rain. Pakistan team has scored 112 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in 21.4 overs. Abdullah Shafique was out for 0 runs in 1 ball. Only if South Africa team can do something good in bowling, then Pakistan team will be under pressure in today's match. Let's see how many runs target Pakistan team can give in today's match.

[Sithara007]

In the first two matches, we have seen very good performance of Pakistani players. In both the matches, Pakistani batsmen and bowlers have done well. As a result, it is not difficult for Pakistan to defeat South Africa. In today's match, South Africa won the toss and decided to field. But South Africa's bowlers are not able to bowl well.

Pakistan has collected 76 runs in 15 overs. Pakistan has lost one wicket. Abdullah Shafique could not play well today. Pakistan team lost the wicket of Abdullah Shafique in the first over. But Saim Ayub and Babar are batting very well. Saim Ayub is unbeaten with 47 runs.

Looks like Pakistan will whitewash the Proteas by 3-0. They are 106/1 after 20 overs. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam are at the crease and both of them are in good form. And they built the partnership after Abdullah Shafique was nabbed by Kagiso Rabada in the opening over. Proteas are testing a 4-member pace attack this time, consisting of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch, but it hasn't worked out well for them so far. The absence of Keshav Maharaj has significantly weakened their bowling.

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Yes, Pakistan Outstanding performance in this series so far and very like to whitewashed South Africa if they scored a huge total in final match if series. Pakistan should test their bench strength and give chance to new young player's. Pakistan has given a very great performance in the first two matches of series, if we look at the first Two matches, the captaincy of Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan and bowling performance of shaheen shah Afridi is very extra ordinary and I hope that Pakistan is going to win the third match as well. South Africa have also ability to come back in the Third ODI match and ended the series with 2-1.

A consolatory win today would boost the South African morale ahead of the crucial 2-test series against Pakistan. The test series is extremely important, as it present the Proteas with the opportunity to enter the WTC finals for the first time. But things are not looking very encouraging at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Toss has been delayed as a result of rain. There will be a 30 minutes delay, if there are no further rains. Players look optimistic, and many of them are already warming up.

Yes, due to rain the match has been restricted to a limited 47 overs and each bowler can bowl a spell of nine overs. Pakistan playing outclassed so far scored 115 runs in a loss of just single wicket. Abdullah Shafique disappointing start gone on duck. The current partnership between Babar Azam and Saim ayub is more then 100 runs. Babar Azam and Saim Ayub both batter scored half centuries ans looking very comfortable. South Africa needs to break the partnership between Babar Azam and Saim ayub if they want to get back in this match because of Pakistan set a target of 300 plus runs then there will be very difficult for South Africa to win this match.

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Looks like Pakistan will whitewash the Proteas by 3-0. They are 106/1 after 20 overs. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam are at the crease and both of them are in good form. And they built the partnership after Abdullah Shafique was nabbed by Kagiso Rabada in the opening over. Proteas are testing a 4-member pace attack this time, consisting of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch, but it hasn't worked out well for them so far. The absence of Keshav Maharaj has significantly weakened their bowling.

South Africa having their young bowlers with two well experienced bowlers, but sadly things are not favourable for them in third ODI as well we have early wicket for them but century stand between Saim Ayub and Babar Azam bring Pakistan back into game today game is reduced 47 overs per inning due to rain.

Currently, we are having end of 28 overs with 153 runs for the lost of 2 wickets Mohammad Rizwan and Saim Ayub on crease, and we can expect another 300+ target for South Africa which could be not easy, but next few overs are going to be interesting because we need these stay for as long they can for having good target and good end of this match because this could be good for them before start of the test series which is more important for South Africa.

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None of Pakistan's players could score a century, but due to the good performance of all, Pakistan was able to accumulate 329 runs against South Africa in the first innings.  
329 runs is definitely enough to win and Pakistan have secured victory in this match against South Africa. Pakistan's victory in the first ODI match Pakistan's big win against South Africa in the second ODI match, that is, Pakistan sealed the series against South Africa with one match in hand.  
However, except for one South African batsman, if everyone had played with responsibility in this match, South Africa's score could have been higher, but it did not happen.

Scoring 329 against South African bowlers such as Marco Jansen, Kwena Maphaka and Tabraiz Shamsi by itself is an achievement. And an added sweetener is that this happened at the Newlands stadium, which is quite supportive of the bowlers normally. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan set the foundation for Pakistan, but if not for big hits from Kamran Ghulam towards the end Pakistan would have struggled to cross 300. For South Africa, Bjorn Fortuin was the only bowler who had a decent economy rate.

To be able to score such a big score against a strong bowling line-up like Pakistan is certainly a very positive thing for the Pakistan batting line-up. Pakistan did not do well this year. In most of the matches, Pakistan looked like a failure and Pakistan lost most of the bilateral series. But if they can finish this year with good results then next year will definitely be good for them. Those who can perform well for the team should be given a chance in the team. If performance is to be judged then I think Pakistan will do very well because Pakistan has many talented cricketers who are yet to wear national team jersey and if given a chance they will play their best for the team.

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Two quick wickets for the Proteas bowlers bring them back into game even we still have Pakistan in better position, but these wickets give some confidence to Proteas bowlers which were struggling in early part of the game Saim Ayub after completing his century nicked by Corbin Bosch who took his first wicket in his debut match after this we have another wicket for Proteas as we have last matched hero Kamran Ghulam out by Bjorn Fortuin for his 1st ball duck.

Now we have Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha on crease after 37 overs we have 217 for 4 with next 10 overs needs some good runs from Pakistan if they are looking for whitewash in this ODI series after having humiliating defeats in T20i matches and also for good confidence in test matches which are going to start on 26th December.

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Now we have Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha on crease after 37 overs we have 217 for 4 with next 10 overs needs some good runs from Pakistan if they are looking for whitewash in this ODI series after having humiliating defeats in T20i matches and also for good confidence in test matches which are going to start on 26th December.

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan batted very responsibly. Pakistan lost the wicket of Abdullah Shafique in the first over of the match. But Saim Ayub and Babar Azam were able to build a big partnership of 114 runs. Pakistan lost their second wicket at 115 runs. And Pakistan lost their third wicket at 208 runs. Saim Ayub was able to score 101 runs and Mohammad Rizwan was able to score 53 runs. However, Shafique and Kamran Ghulam returned to the dressing room with the first ball today.

After 40 overs, Pakistan's total is 237 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Salman Agha and Tayyab Tahir are now at the crease. If these two batsmen can survive at the crease till the end, then I guess Pakistan team will be able to score 320+. However, the performance of Pakistan's batsmen is very erratic.

[Sithara007]

To be able to score such a big score against a strong bowling line-up like Pakistan is certainly a very positive thing for the Pakistan batting line-up. Pakistan did not do well this year. In most of the matches, Pakistan looked like a failure and Pakistan lost most of the bilateral series. But if they can finish this year with good results then next year will definitely be good for them. Those who can perform well for the team should be given a chance in the team. If performance is to be judged then I think Pakistan will do very well because Pakistan has many talented cricketers who are yet to wear national team jersey and if given a chance they will play their best for the team.

After 38 overs, Pakistan are at 223/5, with Salman Agha and Tayyab Tahir at the crease. If things go well, then we can expect Pakistan to get to a total of 320-330. But the Pakistani tail is too long. So if they lose another wicket, then the tail starts with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have three overs each remaining, while Bjorn Fortuin has completed his quota. So at least half of the remaining overs need to be bowled either by the expensive Kwena Maphaka, or by Corbin Bosch.   

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To be able to score such a big score against a strong bowling line-up like Pakistan is certainly a very positive thing for the Pakistan batting line-up. Pakistan did not do well this year. In most of the matches, Pakistan looked like a failure and Pakistan lost most of the bilateral series. But if they can finish this year with good results then next year will definitely be good for them. Those who can perform well for the team should be given a chance in the team. If performance is to be judged then I think Pakistan will do very well because Pakistan has many talented cricketers who are yet to wear national team jersey and if given a chance they will play their best for the team.

After 38 overs, Pakistan are at 223/5, with Salman Agha and Tayyab Tahir at the crease. If things go well, then we can expect Pakistan to get to a total of 320-330. But the Pakistani tail is too long. So if they lose another wicket, then the tail starts with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have three overs each remaining, while Bjorn Fortuin has completed his quota. So at least half of the remaining overs need to be bowled either by the expensive Kwena Maphaka, or by Corbin Bosch.   

After having victories in first two games of this ODI series, I was not expecting performance like this from Pakistani team, but they have done good job in first 42 overs of this match which is now reduced for 47 overs due to rain currently after end of 42 overs we have 252 for the lost of 5 wickets now look like we can have 50 more runs from them in next 5 overs which will bring them to 300 which could be good target to defend in these conditions.

Pakistani batting doing good job as we have another fifty from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan with Saim Ayub is now their main weapon who score 101 runs now we have two youngsters on crease which are trying to make things tricky in last few overs for tense end of this series.

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To be able to score such a big score against a strong bowling line-up like Pakistan is certainly a very positive thing for the Pakistan batting line-up. Pakistan did not do well this year. In most of the matches, Pakistan looked like a failure and Pakistan lost most of the bilateral series. But if they can finish this year with good results then next year will definitely be good for them. Those who can perform well for the team should be given a chance in the team. If performance is to be judged then I think Pakistan will do very well because Pakistan has many talented cricketers who are yet to wear national team jersey and if given a chance they will play their best for the team.

After 38 overs, Pakistan are at 223/5, with Salman Agha and Tayyab Tahir at the crease. If things go well, then we can expect Pakistan to get to a total of 320-330. But the Pakistani tail is too long. So if they lose another wicket, then the tail starts with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have three overs each remaining, while Bjorn Fortuin has completed his quota. So at least half of the remaining overs need to be bowled either by the expensive Kwena Maphaka, or by Corbin Bosch.   

Pakistani batting doing good job as we have another fifty from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan with Saim Ayub is now their main weapon who score 101 runs now we have two youngsters on crease which are trying to make things tricky in last few overs for tense end of this series.

Agha Salman on the fire now.. At the moment, Pakistan has lost 5 wickets for 290 runs, i.e. there are still five overs left in the match and if Pakistan can bat aggressively in these remaining overs, then the runs must exceed 330. Sorry, if they can bat the remaining two overs, Pakistan will surely collect like 330 runs. A bit abandoned due to rain and reduced by 3 overs to 47 overs.

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Pakistan vs South Africa

Today we have the 3rd ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa at Johannesburg. Pakistan has already won the ODI series but this match will be important for both teams.

Pakistan would like to win this match and whitewash the series. It will really be good for them if they win the series 3-0 as it will send a strong message to other teams that the Pakistan team is ready for the Champions Trophy.

South Africa will also want to win today so that they may end up the series on a high note. Losing 2 matches and then winning one match is always good as compare to losing all three matches in the series.

Pakistan's excellent batting performance and South Africa's weak bowling seem to suggest that Pakistan will win this match very easily. In today's third ODI, Pakistan has scored 297 runs in 45.4 overs in the first innings, losing five wickets. In today's last ODI, it seems that Pakistan will give South Africa a target of 300+ runs. Which is impossible for South Africa to achieve. So I think Pakistan will win the match very easily in today's last match. Now let's wait till the end of the game.