The second ODI of Pakistan vs South Africa at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, where hosts look to seal the series while South Africa will aim to level the series.
Pakistan thriller 2 wickets victory, where Fakhar Zaman and saim Ayub looked good in first game aim to carry a momentum and provide brisk start while Babar Azam will try to find rhythm, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha both composed the innings and guide to the victory, while Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed was stand out bowler, while skipper Shaheen Afridi will try to get early breakthroughs with new ball and provide momentum for the team.
On the other hand South Africa Lhuan De Pretorius and Quenton de Kock was looked good confidence in first game with half century while South Africa middle order looked flatered which cost them,they will try to put big partnership in middle overs provide stability, while Mathew Breetzkee and Corbin Bosch aim to carry his momentum, however Lungi Ngidi, Donovan Ferreira and Corbin Bosch picked up 2 wickets each , try to take breakthrough early the Innings and build pressure in middle overs.
Pakistan vs South Africa Head to Head in ODIs
Total matches played: 88
South Africa won: 52
Pakistan won: 35
Tied/No Results: 1
Pitch Report
The Iqbal Stadium surface in Faisalabad has historically provided a fair balance between bat and ball. The first-innings score is around 270-280, suggesting a competitive wicket. Batting becomes slightly easier under lights, with dew likely to assist the team chasing. Fast bowlers can expect some early movement with the new ball, while spinners could find grip as the match progresses.
Probable playing XIs
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, , Hasan Nawaz Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
South Africa
Lhuan De Pretorius, Quenton de Kock (wk), Tony De Zorzi, Matthew Breetzkee (c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger
Players to watch out
Saim Ayub
Salman Ali Agha
Babar Azam
Matthew Breetzkee
Corbin Bosch
Quenton de Kock
Prediction
Pakistan is slightly favourites with home advantage and recent form while South Africa if their middle order clicks then it could be edge Pakistan, but expected competitive cricket from both sides.