Pakistan vs South Africa Prediction, 2nd ODI – Who will win today’s match between PAK vs SA?

The second ODI of the ongoing three-match series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Thursday, November 6. The series-opening clash was secured by Pakistan by a two-wicket margin with as many balls to spare.

The Proteas were bowled out for 263 in 49.1 overs after being put in to bat first. Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 63 and 57, respectively. There were a couple of 40s from Matthew Breetzke and Corbin Bosch too. Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed picked up three wickets apiece.

Salman Ali Agha (62 off 71) built two valuable partnerships with Mohammad Rizwan (55 off 74) and Hussain Talat (22 off 25) as it seemed as if Pakistan will cruise through to victory. They survived a late scare to somehow get across the line in the final over of the match.

PAK vs SA Match Details

Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad Pitch Report

The series-opening clash was the first time an international match was played at the Iqbal Stadium in 17 years. The pitch was not the easiest to bat on, especially as the match progressed. The team winning the toss will be expected to bat first and put up a substantial total on the board.

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Records in ODIs

PAK vs SA Probable Playing 11s

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke (c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams

PAK vs SA Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Matthew Breetzke

Matthew Breetzke had a T20I series to forget. His scores read 1, 5 and 1 in the three T20Is. He looked to have regained form during his 54-ball stay at the crease. Breetzke will be expected to have taken confidence from his 42 from the first ODI and register a substantial knock in the second match.

Probable Best Bowler: Naseem Shah 

Naseem Shah enters this match on the back of a three-wicket haul. He was impressive in the two T20Is played prior to the 50-over series, too. Naseem has all the capabilities of striking early with the new ball, something which Pakistan would be banking on.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.