Jahandad Khan Joins Pakistan XI for Crucial Second T20I Against South Africa
Jahandad Khan replaces Sufyan Muqim in Pakistan’s squad for the second T20I against South Africa, scheduled for December 13. Pakistan seeks to level the series after losing the first match by 11 runs, where George Linde and David Miller played pivotal roles in South Africa’s victory.
Pakistan has named its playing XI for the second T20I match against South Africa as they look to level the series after a narrow loss in the opening game. The encounter is scheduled to take place at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday, December 13, at 9 PM Pakistan time. In a notable change, Jahandad Khan has been included in the squad, replacing Sufyan Muqim from the previous match.
Mohammad Rizwan will captain the team, which comprises Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, and Jahandad Khan. The Pakistan team faces an uphill challenge as the Proteas currently lead the three-match series 1-0, following their victory in the first match by 11 runs.
The second T20I match between Pakistan and South Africa comes in the context of an ongoing series where South Africa is already ahead by one match. The first T20I which took place at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban saw South Africa emerge victorious, with standout performances from George Linde and David Miller. Linde’s exceptional bowling, alongside a crucial innings, played a significant role in securing the win for his team, highlighting the competitive nature of the series and setting high expectations for the upcoming match.
In conclusion, the inclusion of Jahandad Khan in the Pakistan XI represents a strategic shift as the team endeavors to recover from their previous defeat in the T20I series against South Africa. With the Proteas leading 1-0, Pakistan will aim to leverage home advantage and rectify their performance in the second match to keep their hopes of winning the series alive.
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