Pakistan opt batting first against South Africa in second T20

Pakistan have decided to bat first after winning the toss in the second T20I against South Africa being played in Centurion on Friday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

  Pakistan skipper Rizwan explained the reason for batting first. “The stats of the ground are why we want to bat first. We did very well in powerplay but we made a few mistakes...will do our best here. We are enjoying here in South Africa and ready for the challenge”

Pakistan made one change in the team that played in the first T20, pacer Jahandad Khan has been added to the team instead of spinner Sufyan Muqeem. South Africa have won the first T20 of the three-match series by 11 runs.

With Pakistan trailing 0-1 in the series, PAK vs SA 2nd T20I is a must-win for the 'Men in Green' to keep their hopes alive. To bounce back, Pakistan must address their struggles in both batting and death-over bowling. 

Pakistan lineup

Pakistan XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper/captain), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

South Africa lineup

South Africa XI: Reeze Hendricks,  Ryan Rickelton Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (captain/wicketkeeper), Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Dayyaan Galiem, Ottneil Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Kwena Maphaka.