Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd T20I: Key Battles, Likely XIs, and Live Streaming Details

The second T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and South Africa is set to take place on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. After losing the first T20I by 11 runs, Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, will aim to level the series.

In the first T20I, South Africa posted a competitive total of 183/9, thanks to a stellar performance by David Miller, who scored 82 runs off 40 balls, and George Linde, who contributed 48 runs off 24 balls. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed each took three wickets. However, despite a fighting knock of 74 runs off 62 balls from Mohammad Rizwan and a quick 31 runs off 15 balls from Saim Ayub, Pakistan fell short of the target.

South Africa’s victory in the first T20I was also marked by the impressive debut of 18-year-old Kwena Maphaka, who bowled at speeds over 150 kmph and dismissed Babar Azam for a duck. This performance has set high expectations for the young bowler in the upcoming match.

Anrich Nortje, the South African speedster, has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series and the subsequent ODI series against Pakistan due to a toe injury. This absence could impact South Africa’s bowling lineup significantly.

The key battles in the second T20I will include David Miller facing off against Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed, who took three wickets in the first match. Additionally, Pakistan batters will need to be cautious against George Linde, who had a four-wicket haul in the previous game.

The match will be broadcast live on Sports18 network channels and streamed on the JioCinema app and website. The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).