South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The first T20I between South Africa and Pakistan at the Newlands in Cape Town turned out to be a closely-fought one. Both teams strained every muscle to get the better of each other. The visitors were the favourites going into the match as they are ICC’s number one ranked T20I team. Prior to this series, Pakistan had won 11 T20I series in a row under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed.

However, the hosts soared above expectations and won the game by six wickets. The second match at the New Wanderers Stadium is scheduled to be played tomorrow and the visiting team’s winning streak is in danger. After a successful outing in the Test and ODI series, the Proteas would be keen to wrap up the series tomorrow itself. David Miller would be leading them in Faf du Plessis’ absence.

Match Details:

The second match of the three-match ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan will be hosted by the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

The match starts at 6:00 PM local time (4:00 PM GMT) (9:30 PM IST). The game will be live on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD in India. (Live streaming in Sony Liv).

Last five completed T20I matches:

South Africa: W, W, W, W, L.

Pakistan: L, W, W, W, W.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch has been a batting paradise and obviously a bowlers’ graveyard. The average score at the Wanderers isn’t something to rejoice for the bowlers. 26 games have been played thus far at this ground and 12 were won by the team batting first. Being a good batting wicket, teams would want to chase.

Average first innings score: 209 (Last four T20s)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3

Probable XI:

South Africa:

Janneman Malan, Gihahn Cloete (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller (C), Chris Morris, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lutho Sipamla, Beuran Hendricks/Junior Dala, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Bench – Willem Mulder.

Pakistan:

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Hafeez/Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Usman Shinwari.

Bench – Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi, Sahibzada Farhan.

Team News:

Janneman Malan replaced Quinton de Kock in the squad while Faf du Plessis has been rested for the remaining two games.  Mohammad Hafeez was rested for the first game but is expected to play the last two matches.

Power Picks:

Lutho Sipamla picked 16 wickets from ten Mzansi Super League matches at an average of 20.56 and an S/R of 13.8. He was the joint second highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Babar Azam, Reeza Hendricks and Shoaib Malik are the ideal choices as the captain. Rassie van der Dussen, Mohammad Hafeez and Chris Morris can be chosen as the vice-captain. Andile Phehlukwayo and Fakhar Zaman won’t be bad choices for the multipliers’ role as well.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Gihahn Cloete

Batsmen –  Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam (C), Hussain Talat, Reeza Hendricks (VC)

All-Rounders –  Shadab Khan, Chris Morris, Andile Phehlukwayo

Bowlers –  Usman Shinwari, Beuran Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Gihahn Cloete

Batsmen –  Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam (VC), Fakhar Zaman, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen (C)

All-Rounders –  Mohammad Hafeez, Chris Morris

Bowlers –  Hasan Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla

Expert Advice:

Babar Azam, Hendricks, Malik are the best pics from the batsman’s category. Van der Dussen and Talat are economical picks. Miller and Fakhar can be risky picks owing to their inconsistency.

Probable winners 

Pakistan are expected to make a strong comeback and draw level in the series.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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