This Friday evening, cricket fans are treated to the second T20I of the series as Pakistan face the Proteas at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan are on the back foot after a 55-run defeat in the series opener, so this is a must-win for the hosts. South Africa, meanwhile, carry confidence and are primed to take an unassailable series lead. With a flat, batting-friendly pitch and high stakes for both sides, expect fireworks once the first ball is bowled. Below is the betting preview and a prediction for this T20I.
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Betting Preview
In the batting department, Pakistan will once again look to openers Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, captain Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, and Usman Khan to shoulder the run-scoring responsibilities.
In the series opener in Rawalpindi, Saim Ayub rediscovered his rhythm with 37 off 28 balls, striking a four and four sixes to top-score for Pakistan. Mohammad Nawaz also impressed lower down the order with 36 off 20 deliveries, featuring four boundaries and two sixes.
With the ball, Pakistan’s attack will again rely heavily on Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub, and Abrar Ahmed to make early inroads. Mohammad Nawaz stood out in the first T20I, taking 3 for 26 in his four overs, while Saim Ayub chipped in with key wickets of Quinton de Kock and Matthew Breetzke.
10.50
Pakistan vs South Africa
Dewald Brevis
Player of the match
Odds are subject to change.
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For South Africa, the batting lineup remains strong and varied, featuring Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke, and Donovan Ferreira. In the first match, Reeza Hendricks led the way with a composed 60 off 40 balls, supported by Tony de Zorzi’s 33 off 16 and George Linde’s 36 off 22, both providing crucial middle-order momentum.
With the ball, the Proteas will count on Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, and Lizaad Williams for breakthroughs. Bosch was sensational in the opener with figures of 4 for 14, while Linde provided quality support, taking 3 for 31 from three overs. Our prediction is that the Proteas will win this game and clinch the series.
Statistics
- South Africa won the first T20I by 55 runs (194 /9 versus Pakistan’s 139).
- At this venue, average first-innings T20I total stands around 166, with second-innings averages at 148.
- Head-to-head in T20Is: South Africa lead narrowly with 13 wins to Pakistan’s 12.
Betting Tips
Prediction: South Africa to win at 2.10.
Best Bet: South Africa to hit the most sixes at 1.80.
Alternative Bet: Over 14.5 total sixes at 1.95.
