Pakistan vs South Africa: Statistical preview, pitch report and head-to-head
Pakistan and South Africa have underachieved in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019. Both teams have a shot to get a much-needed win when they clash in match number 30 of the 2019 World Cup on Sunday. One expects to see both sides having a real crack at each other. Here is the statistical preview.
The two teams have faced each other on four occasions in the World Cup so far. South Africa hold a 3-1 advantage over Pakistan. Their last meeting was in the 2015 World Cup. Pakistan won that match by 29 runs. Overall in ODIs, SA have pocketed 50 victories, whereas, Pakistan have won on 27 occasions. One match didn't have any result.
For Pakistan, Javed Miandad notched the most runs in the World Cup (1,083) between 1975 to 1996 in 30 innings. He smashed one ton and eight half-centuries. Former South African hero AB de Villiers amassed the most runs for South Africa in the World Cup (1,207) at an average of 63.52. He slammed four tons and six half-centuries.
For Pakistan, Wasim Akram leads the show with 55 scalps. Akram has the third highest wickets in the World Cup. He averaged 23.83 between 1987-2003 and took one five-wicket haul. Allan Donald has taken the most number of wickets for SA in World Cup history (38) between 1992-2003. He took two four-wicket hauls at an average of 24.02 and a best of 4/17.
England (334/4 versus India in 1975) hold the highest team total record. Marcus Trescothick (595) has scored the most runs at this venue. Vivian Richards (138* versus England in 1979) has the best score. Darren Gough (27 wickets) has taken the most wickets at this venue. Daniel Vettori (5/30 versus WI in 2004) has the best bowling figures.
The pitch will assist spinners as the match progresses. Things will get pretty slower here. According to reports, the weather is set to be both humid and dry during the day. The match is set to be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. It is scheduled for a 3:00 PM IST start.
