South Africa vs Pakistan 2019, 2nd ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

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.

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