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Pakistan win toss, elect to bat first against South Africa in second T20I

South Africa’s George Linde celebrates after taking a wicket against Pakistan on December 10, 2024. — Instagram/proteasmencsa

Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the second encounter of the three-match T20I series at the Centurion Park on Friday. 

“We are going to bat first. Sun is shining. We have one change. We did well in the powerplay, but we did a few mistakes. We are enjoying our time in South Africa,” Pakistan’s skipper Mohammad Rziwan stated after winning the toss. 

Proteas skipper Heinrich Klaasen stated he did not mind bowling first. 

“Not at all. It’s a great venue to play,” he said. 

“The groundsman have done a fantastic job — looks a belter. We have a debutant. Need everyone chipping in. Need the new guys stepping up for us tonight,” he added. 

Playing XI

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (captain and wicketkeeper), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed. 

South Africa: Reeze Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (captain and wicketkeeper), Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Dayyaan Galiem, Ottneil Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Kwena Maphaka.


This is a developing story and is being updated with further details

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