The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Pakistan
South Africa
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Pakistan eye unassailable lead against inexperienced South Africa
Expect Pakistan to register a close win over South Africa and go 2-0 up in the four-match T20I series.
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Host South Africa will face a stern challenge when they take on Pakistan in the second game of the T20I series at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday.
In the opening encounter, South Africa suffered four-wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan. Captain Heinrich Klaasen might go for some changes in a bid to level the T20I series. It will be interesting to see whether home side makes changes for this game or sticks to the same XI.
On the other hand, Pakistan have really impressed everyone with their performances on this tour. In the 1st T20I, Pakistan cruised to a comfortable win over South Africa. With this result, the visitors have taken 1-0 lead in the series.
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Kyle Verreynne could make his T20 debut as Wihaan Lubbe might be dropped from the playing XI for this game.
In the previous game, South Africa managed to post a competitive score of 188 runs, courtesy splendid half-centuries from Captain Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram.
The big positive from the series opener was opener Aiden Markram finding form with the bat and scoring his maiden fifty for South Africa in the T20 format. He will be keen to continue his decent form in this fixture.
Besides Markram, Janneman Malan also looked good in his innings and scored 24 runs off 16 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.
Captain and wicket-keeper Heinrich Klaasen produced an excellent innings for the side and smashed a crucial half-century with the help of two boundaries and four sixes. He was well supported by Pite Van Biljon, who chipped in with 34 runs off 24 balls.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Beuran Hendricks, George Linde and Tabraiz Shamsi to deliver wickets in this contest.
In their debut game, Pace duo of Lizaad Williams and Sisanda Magala failed to make an impact with the ball for South Africa. Despite going well over ten runs an over, Lizaad and Magala will retain their place in the playing XI.
Lizaad Williams, Janneman Malan, SSB Magala, Heinrich Klaasen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, George Linde, PJ van Biljon, Wihan Lubbe, B Hendricks
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R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A Markram | 51 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 159.38 |
H Klaasen | 50 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 178.57 |
P van Biljon | 34 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 141.67 |
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O | M | R | W | Econ |
B Hendricks | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8 |
T Shamsi | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
L Williams | 3.5 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 10.17 |
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O | M | R | W | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
B Hendricks | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8 |
T Shamsi | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
L Williams | 3.5 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 10.17 |
The visitors will be keen to continue their winning momentum in the T20I series. The team management will go in with an unchanged side for this game.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form opening duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to get the side off to a solid start.
In the previous game, opener Mohammad Rizwan continued his excellent form and smashed unbeaten 75 to help Pakistan register a comfortable win. He smashed nine fours and two sixes in his innings. He produced crucial partnerships with Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman and Faheem Ashraf to see the side complete the chase in the final over.
All-rounder Faheem Ashraf played well and scored 30 not out off 14 balls with the help of four fours and one six. Beside Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Haider Ali and Mohammad Hafeez produced double digit scores for Pakistan in the series opener played at The Wanderers.
In the bowling department, left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz bowled well with the new-ball and claimed 2 for 21 in his four overs. Besides Nawaz, Hasan Ali looked excellent with the ball in hand and picked up key wickets of Wihaan Lubbe and Heinrich Klaasen.
Sharjeel Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan
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R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
M Rizwan | 74 | 50 | 9 | 2 | 148 |
F Ashraf | 30 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 214.29 |
F Zaman | 27 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 142.11 |
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O | M | R | W | Econ |
M Nawaz | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
H Ali | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
S Afridi | 4.0 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
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O | M | R | W | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
M Nawaz | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
H Ali | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
S Afridi | 4.0 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
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The wicket will have nice and bounce for the quick bowlers. The weather forecast for Monday is going to be clear skies in the evening.
In the series opener, Pakistan managed to break their winless streak and register their first T20I win over South Africa at The Wanderers.
Both the teams will be looking to win the toss and bat first on this placid pitch. The previous game was won by side batting second.
Based on current form, Pakistan will be outright favorites to win the second T20I game against South Africa.
The home side will have to produce something special with bat and ball in order to level the T20I series. On the other hand, the top-order trio of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman showing excellent form with the bat, the visitors will be keen to take unassailable lead in the four-match series.
Expect Pakistan to register a close win over South Africa and go 2-0 up in the four-match T20I series.
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