Fri Dec 20 08:09:35 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Eye Series Win Against South Africa in Cape Town ODI

**Cape Town, South Africa –** Pakistan will look to secure a series victory against South Africa when the two teams clash in the second One Day International (ODI) at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on December 19th. The match, starting at 5:30 PM IST, follows Pakistan’s thrilling win in the series opener.

Pakistan dominated the first ODI in Paarl, restricting South Africa to 239 runs thanks to impressive bowling performances from Salman Ali Agha and Abrar Ahmed. Saim Ayub’s match-winning batting performance, coupled with Agha’s all-around contribution, secured a victory for Pakistan with just three balls to spare. Ayub was subsequently awarded Player of the Match.

This win puts South Africa under immense pressure heading into the second ODI, a must-win game for the hosts to keep the series alive. The match will be broadcast live on Sports18-1 (HD & SD) in India and streamed live on the JioCinema app and website.

**Playing Squads:**

**South Africa:** Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (w), Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Kwena Maphaka.

**Pakistan:** Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (w/c), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Hasnain, Sufiyan Muqeem.

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