South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details Will the Men in Green make it 2-0? Very few had given a chance for Pakistan to trump South Africa in the first of the five-match ODI series. But with the action returning to Port Elizabeth, the venue where Pakistan is yet to lose an ODI, the visitors brought the best out of themselves and chased down the 266-run total without much fuss. Despite leading the series, no one is assured of them extending their lead only because of Pakistan unpredictability. Sarfaraz Ahmed will be delighted with the way the batsmen performed in the pressure chase. However, he should be definitely worried about the bowlers. Pakistan managed to pick only two wickets in 50 overs and surely, the Proteas won’t be making the same mistake once again and will go for the kill if the same situation arises in this game. Only Shadab Khan looked impressive in the series opener and Faheem Ashraf delivered his yorkers well at the death. Pakistan have a decent record at the Kingsmead winning five out of eight matches and they would love to continue in the same vein and make it 2-0 in the series. South Africa had only themselves to blame after the first ODI. Nobody knew why they didn’t accelerate in the last 10 overs despite having wickets in hand. The ploy has come back to haunt them and are in a situation where they can’t afford another blip in the series. The debutant Rassie van der Dussen proved that he belongs to this level and Hashim Amla‘s return in form is also a huge plus for the home side. The Proteas have won 20 out of 36 matches in Durban and they will be hopeful of adding yet another win to their kitty. Pitch and Conditions The average first innings score at the Kingsmead is 237 in 44 matches and the fact that the game will be played under the lights will lead will only make it easier to bat later. With small square boundaries on offer, expect the team winning the toss to bowl first. As far as the climate is concerned, it will be sunny to start with but will rain later in the evening around 7 PM and the chances of the same increase deep into the night. Team Combinations South Africa South Africa are unlikely to make any changes after just one loss and they might give another go to the same set of players. Reeza Hendricks and Amla will open the innings while the newbie Van der Dussen will bat at three. The skipper Faf du Plessis and David Miller are expected to follow then with the likes of Heinrich Klaasen and Dwaine Pretorius giving the final touch to the innings. Kagiso Rabada look off colour the other day and will be looking to make amends. Duanne Olivier also didn’t have a great debut while Imran Tahir will look after the spin bowling duties. Probable XI: Hashim Amla, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis (c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Duanne Olivier. Pakistan There is no reason for the Men in Green to change the winning combination. But Usman Khan didn’t look fit in the series opener and might get replaced by either Shaheen Afridi or Mohammad Amir. Imam-ul-Haq is in great form and Fakhar Zaman will assist him at the top of the order while the ever consistent Babar Azam and the veterans Hafeez and Shoaib Malik form the strongest middle-order. Sarfaraz’s form is still not great. Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf are proven all-rounders with Imad Wasim being the other spinner. Hasan Ali was absolutely exceptional in the last game and the management would be hoping for him to continue bowling the same way. Probable XI: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Mohmmad Amir/Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali. Probable Top Performers Reeza Hendricks – South Africa | Fakhar Zaman – Pakistan Broadcast Details TV – Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD Live Streaming – Sony LIV Match Timings – 16:30 IST; 13:00 local The prediction is for the toss to play a crucial role as defending is tough on small grounds like the Kingsmead.<doc-sep>In the first of the five ODIs between hosts South Africa and Pakistan, it was the visitors who drew first blood thanks to bold performances from Imam Ul Haq and veteran, Mohammed Hafeez. While Pakistan will be over the moon with the win they would be wary of a wounded Proteas side who might be wondering where it all went wrong. With Durban hosting the second ODI, the stage is set is for another nerve-wracking match between two of the best teams in the shorter formats. Squads to choose from: South Africa: Faf du Plessis(C), Hashim Amla, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen. Pakistan: Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Sarfraz Ahmed(C), M Hafeez, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, M Amir, Imam-ul-Haq, Shaheen Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Usman Shinwari, Imad Wasim, M Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shan Masood, Shadab Khan Playing XI Updates: South Africa Rassie van der Dussen had a bittersweet debut with the team losing despite his fifty. He should hold on to the number three spot although the same cannot be said for Andile Phehlukwayo. The all-rounder was expensive in the middle overs and didn't complete his quota of ten overs too and could be swapped with a more recognized bowler in the form of Dane Paterson. This change also has its downfall with Phehlukwayo's batting ability known to all. Possible XI: Amla, Hendricks, Dussen, Du Plessis(C), Klassen(WK), Miller, Pretorius, Phehlukwayo/Paterson, Rabada, Olivier and Tahir. Pakistan After ending of on the wrong side of a white-wash in the Test series, Mickey Arthur and Sarfraz Ahmed would have been delighted with Pakistan's reply in the first ODI. Not many changes are expected of the side with the batting unit performing admirably. Usman Khan was fairly expensive in the first ODI and with the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Amir lurking, he is in danger of losing his place. Amir's recent form in the Tests could give him the nod. Possible XI: Imam, Zaman, Azam, Hafeez, Malik, Sarfraz(C&WK), Shadab, Imam, Faheem, Hasan Ali and Usman Khan/Amir. Fantasy Tips and Suggestions Wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed is the preferred choice for this slot although Heinrich Klassen isn't a bad option as well. With the conditions slightly helpful for spin, both Klassen and Sarfraz are great options to go by keeping in mind the balance of the fantasy side. Batsmen Faf Du Plessis' record in Durban is staggering. His last two ODI's at the ground has yielded centuries and he should be one of the first names on the fantasy team sheet along with Pakistan ace, Babar Azam. Reeza Hendricks has been in great form since his debut for the Jozi Stars in the Mzanzi Super League and is another viable option to go by. Either of Fakhar Zaman or Imam would also suffice. All-rounders Mohammed Hafeez guided the team through a tricky chase with an unbeaten fifty. The veteran also chipped in a few overs with the ball which makes him a handy option along with Dwaine Pretorius, whose bowling performance was immaculate in the previous match. With Phehlukwayo's position in doubt, Pretorius is the right option to abide by. Bowlers Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Hasan Ali and Shadab Khan are the ideal set of players to complete the fantasy team. Both Rabada and Hasan Ali are amongst the best pacers in the world with their records speaking for themselves. Shadab Khan was brilliant with the ball against the likes of Amla and Dussen who were unable to put him away with conviction and would be invaluable with his batting prowess also coming in handy. Imran Tahir and Duanne Olivier are also great options with Olivier's recent form against the same opposition and in the MSL propelling his chances. Captain Faf du Plessis is the front-runner for the mantle of captain with the Proteas captain not able to showcase his talent due to the efforts of Amla and Dussen. Babar Azam is also another candidate with the Pakistani in good form as well. Fantasy Suggestion #1: Heinrich Klassen (WK), Faf du Plessis, Reeza Hendricks, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammed Hafeez, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali. Captain: Faf du Plessis. Fantasy Suggestion #2: Sarfraz Ahmed (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Babar Azam, Imam Ul Haq, Reeza Hendricks, Mohammed Hafeez, Kagiso Rabada, Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan and Duanne Olivier. Captain: Babar Azam.<doc-sep>23:53 IST: Some things to work on, while some to be excited about for the hosts. Their bowling did well on the whole, with Phehlukwayo and Shamsi leading the charge, but they would have been disappointed having let Pakistan get even remotely close to 200, as they were 112/8 at one stage. Most of the batting line-up once again failed to turn up, but it seems they've found a gem in Rassie van der Dussen who can fill the big void in the South African middle order. It was a close contest, right up till the point the Protea pair took things in their stride and saw the game off with ease.<doc-sep>DURBAN: Scoreboard from the second one-day international between South Africa and Pakistan at Kingsmead on Tuesday: Andile Phehlukwayo guided South Africa to a series-levelling win in a second one-day international against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Proteas were 80 for five in reply to Pakistan's 203. Hendrick 'Rassie' van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo put on an unbeaten 127 as South Africa won by five wickets with eight overs to spare. Batting: =========================================================== PAKISTAN =========================================================== Imam-ul-Haq c Phehlukwayo b Rabada 5 Fakhar Zaman c Miller b Olivier 26 Babar Azam c Phehlukwayo b Rabada 12 Mohammad Hafeez c Du Plessis b Phehlukwayo 9 Shoaib Malik c Hendricks b Phehlukwayo 21 Shadab Khan c Van der Dussen b Shamsi 18 Hussain Talat st Klaasen b Shamsi 2 Sarfraz Ahmed b Phehlukwayo 41 Faheem Ashraf lbw b Shamsi 0 Hasan Ali c Du Plessis b Phehlukwayo 59 Shaheen Shah Afridi not out 1 ----------------------------------------------------------- Extras (lb2, w7) 9 ----------------------------------------------------------- Total (45.5 overs) 203 =========================================================== Fall of wickets: 1-15 (Imam), 2-37 (Azam), 3-58 (Hafeez), 4-58 (Zaman), 5-85 (Shadab), 6-92 (Talat), 7-107 (Malik), 8-112 (Ashraf), 9-202 (Sarfraz) BOWLING: =========================================================== SOUTH AFRICA =========================================================== Rabada 9-1-35-2 (2w) Paterson 8-1-37-0 (2w) Olivier 9-0-51-1 (1w) Phehlukwayo 9.5-2-22-4 (1w) Shamsi 10-0-56-3 (1w) =========================================================== BATTING: =========================================================== SOUTH AFRICA =========================================================== R. Hendricks c Sarfraz Ahmed b Shaheen Shah Afridi 5 H. Amla b Shaheen Shah Afridi 8 H. van der Dussen not out 80 F. du Plessis c Sarfraz Ahmed b Shaheen Shah Afridi 8 D. Miller c Imam-ul-Haq b Shadab Khan 31 H. Klaasen b Shadab Khan 0 A. Phehlukwayo not out 69 ----------------------------------------------------------- Extras (lb2, w4) 6 ----------------------------------------------------------- Total (5 wkts, 42 overs) 207 =========================================================== Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Amla), 2-15 (Hendricks), 3-29 (Du Plessis), 4-80 (Miller), 5-80 (Klaasen) Did not bat: K. Rabada, D. Paterson, D. Olivier, T. Shamsi BOWLING: =========================================================== PAKISTAN =========================================================== Faheem Ashraf 7-0-32-0 Shaheen Shah Afridi 9-0-44-3 (2w) Mohammad Hafeez 6-0-36-0 Hasan Ali 8-0-31-0 Shadab Khan 10-0-46-2 Hussain Talat 2-0-16-0 (1w) =========================================================== Match situation: South Africa won by five wickets Series: The five-match series is level at 1-1 Toss: South Africa Umpires: Bongani Jele (RSA), Paul Reiffel (AUS) TV umpire: Gregory Brathwaite (WIN) Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SRI) Remaining matches: January 25, Centurion January 27, Johannesburg January 30, Cape Town<doc-sep>
South Africa vs Pakistan 2019, 2nd ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update South Africa are expected to level the series with a clinical effort but one can never rule out Pakistan. After surprising everyone with their play in the first match, South Africa will be hoping to level the series on Tuesday. Many questioned their approach in the death overs as Hashim Amla and Rassie van der Dussen didn’t look to up the ante and they eventually ended up on a below-par score which they thought would be enough at the half-way mark. It was a clear misreading of the conditions on their behalf and Pakistan pounced on it smartly. The visitors, for the first time on the tour, are looking like the strongest team among the two and this is the best chance for them to stamp their authority. Though there would be worries in the bowling department which only managed to pick a couple of wickets in Port Elizabeth. The Proteas are unlikely to commit a similar mistake again and the wickets in the middle-overs are must in this format. Moreover, there were concerns over Usman Khan’s fitness in the series opener which might lead to him missing this game with either Shaheen Afridi or Mohammad Amir making it to the XI. Match Details: The second match of the five-match ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan will be hosted by the Kingsmead in Durban. The match starts at 1:00 PM local time (11:00 AM GMT) (4:30 PM IST). The game will be live on Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD in India. (Live streaming in Sony Liv) Last five completed ODI matches: South Africa: L, W, L, W, W. Pakistan: W, W, L, L, L. Pitch Condition/Report: Chasing 270-280 can be possible given the shorter square boundaries. Pitch could be two-paced but will be better under the lights. Average first innings score: 302 (Five ODIs since 2015) Chasing team record: Won – 2, Lost – 3 (Five ODIs since 2015) Probable XI: South Africa: Faf du Plessis (C), Hashim Amla, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (W), David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Duanne Olivier, Imran Tahir. Bench – Dane Paterson, Tabraiz Shamsi, Aiden Markram. South Africa are expected to be unchanged. Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (C & W), Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Bench – Hussain Talat, Shan Masood, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan. In – Shaheen Afridi Out – Usman Khan Team News: (Will be added when there is an update) Power Picks: Kagiso Rabada 18 wickets from ten ODIs since the home ODI series against India. He has picked two four-fers and the same number of three-wicket hauls in this period. The fast bowler will also be looking to make amends after failing in the first game. Captain and Vice-Captain Selection: Faf du Plessis has scored 279 runs from five ODIs at Durban including two centuries. He didn’t get to bat in the series opener but will definitely get an opportunity at his favourite venue. Imam is also in good touch with the willow and could be considered for one of the multiplier options. Van der Dussen and Hendricks are the other players to be considered for captain and vice-captain. Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues: Keeper – Heinrich Klaasen Batsmen – Babar Azam, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis (C), Imam-ul-Haq (VC), Rassie van der Dussen All-Rounders – Mohammad Hafeez, Andile Phehlukwayo Bowlers – Imran Tahir, Shadab Khan, Duanne Olivier Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues: Keeper – Sarfraz Ahmed Batsmen – Babar Azam, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Fakhar Zaman, Reeza Hendricks (VC) All-Rounders – Mohammad Hafeez, Dwaine Pretorius Bowlers – Imran Tahir, Shadab Khan, Kagiso Rabada Expert Advice: Miller might not get much of batting if South Africa plays through again. They might even rotate Aiden Markram and Reeza Hendricks at the top. Probable Winners: South Africa are expected to level the series with a clinical effort but one can never rule out Pakistan. *Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.