Pakistan Names Playing XI for 2nd T20I Against South Africa

Pakistan has confirmed its final playing XI for the second T20I against South Africa, making a single change to the side that took the field in the opening match. Young pacer Jahandad Khan steps in to replace Sufiyan Muqeem as the visitors aim to level the series.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead the side, supported by batting stalwarts Babar Azam and Saim Ayub at the top of the order. Usman Khan and Tayyab Tahir strengthen the middle order, while Muhammad Irfan Khan adds stability to the lineup.

In the bowling department, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf bring a blend of pace and accuracy. Spinner Abrar Ahmed offers a key slow-bowling option, hoping to exploit any assistance from the Centurion surface. Jahandad Khan’s inclusion adds an element of fresh pace and energy, as Pakistan looks to bounce back from their defeat in the first T20I.

Pakistan’s Playing XI for 2nd T20I

This encounter provides an opportunity for Pakistan’s top and middle order to rediscover form, and for the bowling unit to apply pressure early. With a revised combination on display, fans will be eager to see if the Green Shirts can level the series against a confident South African side.