Pakistan choose to bat first in second ODI against South Africa

Pakistan have won the toss and chose to bat first against South Africa in the second ODI here at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.

The hosts lead the three-match series 1–0 after Tuesday’s two-wicket win in the opener on Tuesday.

For Pakistan, Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Wasim come in, replacing Hasan Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed from the opening ODI. For South Africa, Nandre Burger and Nqabayomzi Peter come in, with Lungi Ngidi and Lizaad Williams making way.

In the first ODI at Iqbal Stadium, South Africa were dismissed for 263 in 49.1 overs, with Quinton de Kock scoring 63 and Lhuan-dre Pretorius 57.

Pakistan replied with 264 for eight in 49.4 overs to win by two wickets with two balls to spare.

Salman Ali Agha top-scored with 62 off 71 balls, Mohammad Rizwan made 55 off 74, and the chase was set up by an 87-run opening stand between Saim Ayub (39) and Fakhar Zaman (45).

Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah took three wickets each.

Playing XI

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah.

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke (c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, Bracklyrge Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter.