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PAK vs SA 2nd ODI Toss Update: Rizwan Goes With Winning Formula As Pakistan Set To Bat

Sakshi Sharma

Pak vs SA 2nd ODI Toss (Source:@MashhoodZo80732)Pak vs SA 2nd ODI Toss (Source:@MashhoodZo80732)

In a significant development, South Africa have won the toss and opted to bowl first for the second ODI against South Africa at Newlands Cricket Ground today (December 19). It is important to mention that, Pakistan have announced their Playing XI for this match and they are going with the same XI that took the field in Paarl in the series opener.

South Africa, on the other hand, were forced to make a change following the injury of left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, who was ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series. His replacement, Bjorn Fortuin, was drafted into the squad ahead of the Newlands clash.

TOSS UPDATE: South Africa have won the toss and opted to bowl first.

In the first ODI, Pakistan pulled off a dramatic victory over South Africa, winning by three wickets with just three balls to spare. The thrilling encounter, saw Pakistan chase down a challenging target of 240, with significant contribution from Agha Salman and Saim Ayub. 

PAK vs SA 2nd ODI: Playing XIs

Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk & c), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

(They are going with an unchanged XI from the last match)

South Africa (Playing XI): Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Tabraiz Shamsi

(Kwena Maphaka is making his ODI debut for South Africa)

PAK vs SA 2nd ODI:  Captains' Thoughts

Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan Captain): "No, we are going with same team. I am happy with the victory, all the guys are happy. We are following a process and leaving it to the fate. You don't want to focus on what the world is saying. We go onto the ground and assess the conditions. Normally, I love chasing, if the conditions demand anything different, we don't mind. The openers got going in the last game. 280-plus around is the total as per the stats here at this venue and that is what we will target."

Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain): "We will bowl first, Pommie (Mbangwa). Looking at the pitch, it could be a bit slow. It could be sticky. Generally, under the lights, the ball might come nicely onto the bat and it will skid on. We want to exploit the bowling conditions. We want to restrict them to a low target and trust our batting. We have four changes. I come in, David Miller is back, Kwena Maphaka is debuting, and Bjorn Fortuin is in. KG (Rabada) is rested. Keshav Maharaj is out due to injury. Baartman misses due to an injury. It is a forced change. Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs are not playing, making way to the two batters. Klaasen will be keeping.