Fri Dec 13 18:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Eyeing Series Leveller Against South Africa in Centurion T20I
**Centurion, South Africa** – Pakistan will be looking to bounce back from their 11-run defeat in the first T20I against South Africa when the two teams meet for the second match of their three-game series on Friday at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
Pakistan’s chase of 184 in the opening match was hampered by captain Mohammad Rizwan’s slower-than-expected innings of 72 off 64 balls (strike rate 119.35), a performance that drew significant criticism from fans. Babar Azam’s early dismissal for a duck, courtesy of 18-year-old Kwena Maphaka, further compounded Pakistan’s woes. Maphaka’s impressive debut, bowling at speeds exceeding 150 kmph, was a highlight for South Africa, along with David Miller’s explosive 82 off 40 balls.
The second T20I will be a crucial encounter for Pakistan, who must win to level the series. The match will begin at 9:30 PM IST on December 13th and will be broadcast on Sports18 (HD & SD) channels and streamed live on the JioCinema app and website.
**Teams:**
**South Africa:** Heinrich Klaasen (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Dayyaan Galiem, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Simelane, Rassie van der Dussen
**Pakistan:** Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan
First Piper 