The second One Day International between Pakistan and South Africa takes place at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Thursday, November 6, with the home team leading the three-match series 1-0. Pakistan claimed a thrilling two-wicket victory in the opening match, chasing down South Africa's total of 263 in the final over. The Proteas had posted a competitive score with Quinton de Kock (63) and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (57) leading the way, while Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed claimed three wickets each. Pakistan's chase was anchored by Salman Ali Agha's 62 and Mohammad Rizwan's 55, though they faced a late scare before crossing the line. The venue hosted its first international match in 17 years during the series opener. The pitch proved challenging for batting as the game progressed, making a toss win crucial for setting a defendable total.
Match Details and Venue Conditions
The match begins at 3:30 pm local time and will be broadcast live on Sports TV's YouTube channel. Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad hosted international cricket after a 17-year gap in the series opener. The pitch report suggests batting becomes increasingly difficult as the match progresses, with the surface not offering easy run-scoring opportunities. Teams winning the toss are expected to bat first and post a substantial total. In the head-to-head record, South Africa holds an advantage with 52 victories against Pakistan's 35 wins across 88 ODI encounters. Their first meeting dates back to March 8, 1992.
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