South Africa vs Pakistan Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 2nd T20I match between SA vs PAK?
South Africa are leading the three-match series 1-0 after their win in the first T20I in Durban on Tuesday, December 10.
South Africa (SA) aims to secure an unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series against Pakistan (PAK) when the two sides meet for the second match at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Friday, December 13.
In the opening game in Durban, the Proteas posted an impressive 183/9 after opting to bat first. David Miller starred with a sensational 82 off 40 balls, smashing four fours and eight sixes. George Linde, returning to international cricket after three years, added a rapid 48 off 24 balls to provide the finishing touches. Despite early setbacks at 28/3 and a precarious 141/8, South Africa’s recovery proved decisive. For Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi were the standout bowlers, claiming three wickets each.
In response, Mohammad Rizwan anchored Pakistan’s innings, but apart from Saim Ayub’s 31, no other batter rose to the occasion. The Pakistan captain fought valiantly but struggled to find boundaries consistently on a surface that offered decent scoring opportunities. Rizwan’s hard-fought 74 off 62 balls ended in the final over when he was dismissed by Kwena Maphaka, sealing Pakistan’s 11-run defeat. George Linde complemented his batting heroics with an exceptional four-wicket haul, solidifying his match-winning performance.
Pitch Report
SuperSport Park in Centurion is renowned for its excellent batting surfaces. Just last month, India posted 219/6 batting first and successfully defended the total, restricting South Africa to 208/7. While the new ball might offer some movement, particularly during the second innings, batting conditions typically improve as the ball gets older. Winning the toss and setting a formidable target could prove to be a winning strategy.
Head-To-Head Records
Probable Predicted XIs for SA vs PAK
South Africa (SA):
Matthew Breetzke, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (c/wk), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Ottneil Baartman
Pakistan (PAK):
Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan Niazi, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
Probable Top Performers from SA vs PAK
Probable Best Batter: David Miller
David Miller delivered a masterclass in the first T20I, showcasing his incredible form with a counter-attacking innings that left Pakistan's bowlers scrambling for answers. His onslaught exposed their lack of an effective strategy to contain him. If Pakistan’s bowlers fail to adapt and address their mistakes from the first match, the 35-year-old will be more than ready to punish them again.
Probable Best Bowler: Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi impressed with the new ball, claiming the wicket of Rassie van der Dussen early on. The left-arm pacer later struck twice more, including the crucial dismissal of the in-form David Miller. Afridi will once again be pivotal for the Men in Green, with skipper Mohammad Rizwan relying on his ace speedster to deliver early breakthroughs.
Today's Match Prediction: The team batting first to win the match
Scenario 1
South Africa won the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 50-60
SA: 200-220
South Africa to win the match
Scenario 2
Pakistan win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 45-55
PAK: 190-210
Pakistan to win the match
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