South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20i - Squads and Key Players

The much anticipated Pakistan tour to South Africa has begun and the first T20 international fixture has already taken place. Pakistan had an unfortunate start and the Proteas started with a fabulous win in the 1st T20.

The South Africa vs Pakistan T20i series consists of 3 T20 fixtures and the visitors will be expecting to bounce back on Friday. However, the two teams are evenly matched and we expect an absolute thriller between the two teams.

The Proteas started on a positive note and hence the team looks confident for the 2nd fixture. They will be eyeing to completely wipe out the visitors with a 2nd consecutive win in the shortest format and cliche the series.

Pakistan has not been in good shape and it has been observed that the team displays a complete change in performance from the 2nd fixture in away conditions. Hence, there is a possibility of a tough fight in the upcoming game. Check out the match prediction for SA vs PAK 2nd T20i fixture.

SA vs PAK 1st T20 - Summary

The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first. At the start, the decision to bat first looked terrible for the hosts. They lost their first 4 wickets at a score of 71 runs and hence things looked difficult for the team.

However, All-rounder David Miller came out as the saviour for the team. He handled the situation well and scored 82 off 40 balls at a strike rate of 205 from the middle order. The cricket betting websites will have the best odds for David Miller for the 2nd fixture.

George Linde was his partner in the field. Linde contributed with 48 off 24 balls at a strike rate of 200. The partnership between the two teams helped the Proteas to reach a respectable number.

On the balling front, Pakistan looked in aggressive form at the start. The bowlers got rid of the top order at the early stage and hence put pressure on the opposition. However, they displayed weak bowling during the middle overs and faced the music later on.

Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed picked up 3 wickets each at an economy of 5.50 and 9.25 respectively. Abbas Afridi scalped 2 wickets at an economy of 7.50 and Sufiyan Muqeem contributed with a single wicket.

The Proteas bowlers had a slow start but eventually picked up the momentum. George Linde picked up 4 wickets at an economy of 5.25. Kwena Maphaka scalped 2 wickets at an economy of 9.75.

Pakistan batters started on a positive note but once the top order was gone, they lost the rhythm and failed to complete the chase. Mohammad Rizwan scored 74 off 62 balls at a strike rate of 119.35. Saim Ayub contributed with 31 off 15 balls at a strike rate of 206.67. Babar Azam once again failed to make an impact for the team and that has raised some questions about his selection for the team.

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20i - Key Players

1) David Miller - South Africa

David Miller saved the day for the hosts by playing a match-winning inning in the 1st T20. Miller is an aggressive middle-order batter who can control the game under pressure under any circumstances.

2) Mohammad Rizwan - Pakistan

Pakistan’s skipper was the leading scorer for the team in the 1st fixture. Mohammad Rizwan is also the 2nd highest scorer for Pakistan in 2024 and hence that makes him a dangerous man for the opposition.

2) Shaheen Shah Afridi - Pakistan

When it comes to bowling, there is no one better than Pakistan’s bowling and their pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Afridi picked up 3 wickets in the first fixture and currently, he is the 3rd highest wicket-taker in the T20i format in 2024.

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