South Africa vs Pakistan 2024 ODI series: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg pitch history and ODI records

The final ODI match of the South Africa vs Pakistan series will take place at The Wanderers Stadium on December 22. Pakistan have already gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, and they will aim to complete a whitewash.

On the other side, the Proteas will play for pride. They will try to get their team combination right ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.

Before the third ODI between South Africa and Pakistan starts, here's a glance at the ODI records of the Wanderers Stadium.

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The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg ODI records

This will be the first ODI match of 2024 to be played at this venue. Overall, the ground has played host to 54 ODI matches, with teams losing the toss winning 31 games.

Here's a summary of some important stats from the previous 54 ODIs played in Johannesburg:

ODI matches played: 54

Won by teams batting first: 23

Won by teams batting second: 31

Highest individual score: 193 - Fakhar Zaman (PAK) vs South Africa, 2021

Best bowling figures: 5/20 - Shaun Pollock (SA) vs England, 2000

Highest team total: 439/2 - South Africa vs West Indies, 2015

Lowest team total: 109 - Sri Lanka vs India, 2003

Highest successful run-chase: 438/9 - South Africa vs Australia, 2006

Average first innings score: 239.

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The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg pitch report

The pitch report for the third ODI between South Africa and Pakistan will be live from Johannesburg before the toss. Teams batting second have been more successful in ODIs on this ground.

It should not be a surprise if the captain winning the toss elects to bowl first. The team batting first should aim for a score of around 280-290.

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The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg last ODI

India crushed South Africa by eight wickets in the last ODI hosted by this stadium. Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul and Avesh Khan's four-wicket haul helped India bowl the home team out for just 116.

The Men in Blue chased down the 117-run target in just 16.4 overs. Five sixes were hit in that game. Here's a summary:

Brief scores: India 117/2 (Sai Sudharsan 55, Andile Phehlukwayo 1/15) beat South Africa 116 (Andile Phehlukwayo 33, Arshdeep Singh 5/37) by 8 wickets.