Match Details and Live Streaming
Date & Time: December 19, 5:30 PM IST
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Broadcast & Live Streaming: ESPN cricinfo , Daily Pakistan News ,Jio Cinema and Tamasha web
Match Overview
South Africa: Must-Win Scenario
South Africa enters the second ODI trailing 0-1 after a surprising defeat in the first match. Despite batting first, the Proteas struggled against Salman Agha’s fiery spell, managing only 239 runs. While their bowlers briefly threatened Pakistan’s chase, they couldn’t neutralize Saim Ayub’s aggressive century and Salman Agha’s composed 82 runs.
Pakistan: Golden Opportunity
Pakistan, having lost the T20I series, made a strong comeback in the first ODI. Young stars Saim Ayub and Salman Agha stepped up to secure a 3-wicket victory. However, for Pakistan to seal the series, consistency across all departments will be key. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, along with their fast bowlers, need to perform better to maintain the edge.
Pitch Report
Conditions at Newlands
- The pitch favors seamers early on, especially under overcast skies.
- Spinners can expect grip and turn later, particularly in the second innings.
- As the game progresses, the wicket flattens, offering better batting conditions.
Predicted Scores
- Teams batting first should aim for 260–280 runs.
- Chasing teams tend to have an advantage under lights due to the dew factor.
Key Players and Stats
Pakistan
- Saim Ayub: 389 runs in 7 ODIs (2024); Avg: 64.83, SR: 107.16
- Salman Agha: 615 runs, 14 wickets in ODIs; Reliable all-rounder
- Shaheen Afridi: 17 wickets in his last 10 matches against South Africa
South Africa
- Kagiso Rabada: 12 wickets in 6 ODIs at Newlands; Avg: 26.25, Econ: 5.52
- Heinrich Klaasen: 927 runs in 2023; Avg: 46.35, SR: 140.66
Predicted Playing XIs
South Africa
- Batters: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders: Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi
Pakistan
- Batters: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Kamran Ghulam
- All-rounders: Salman Agha, Irfan Khan
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Prediction
Winner: South Africa
While Pakistan has momentum, the pitch and South Africa’s home advantage make them the favorites to win the second ODI and level the series.
