South Africa vs Pakistan Match Preview, 2nd T20I
Pakistan will be aiming to bounce back after the slim loss they endured in the series opener.
South Africa is all set to lock horns with Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series at the SuperSport Park, Centurion on December 13, 2024.
The series opener turned out to be quite a close game at the end of it all. David Miller and George Linde's power-packed knocks ensured the Proteas ended up with 183 on the board. Linde followed up his efforts with the ball to secure a four-wicket haul at a frugal economy rate.
Despite Mohammed Rizwan's 74, Pakistan fell short by 11 runs. Rizwan, who was on 36 off 44 at one point, accelerated in the latter half of his innings. The 23 extras conceded by the hosts did make the game a lot more close than it actually should have been.
However, the Men in Green would aim to make a comeback in the upcoming clash to level the series, while the Proteas would want to seal the deal with a win in the second game as well.
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Match Details
| Match | South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| Date and Time | Friday, December 13, 9:30 pm IST |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast Details | FanCode (app and website) |
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Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be on the more pacey side. Batters are expected to be rewarded with high value for their shots at the SuperSport Park, Centurion. A high-scoring encounter can be expected, when the teams take centre stage on Friday.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 23 |
| Won by South Africa | 11 |
| Won by Pakistan | 12 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | February 2, 2007 |
| Most-recent Fixture | December 10, 2024 |
Probable Playing XIs:
South Africa:
Andile Simelane did not have a match to remember in the first T20I. The bowling all-rounder fell for a cheap score and leaked loads of runs. Patrick Kruger is a suitable like-for-like replacement the management could make for the upcoming fixture.
Predicted XI: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (captain & wicketkeeper), Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Patrick Kruger, Nqabayomzi Peter, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kwena Maphaka, Ottneil Baartman
Pakistan:
Pakistan are expected to go ahead with an unchanged XI.
Predicted XI: Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wicketkeeper), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abbas Afridi Haris Rauf, Sufyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
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