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PAK vs SA Dream 11 Team Prediction for 2nd Test: Preview | Philander and Abbas set to return

By Omkar91

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Pakistan vs South Africa Test match. We are covering PAK vs SA Dream 11 team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the second Test match. The match is to be played at Newlands, Cape Town.

The Boxing Day Test between South Africa and Pakistan was expected to be a low-scoring thriller but by the end, South Africa chased down the total with ease. The hosts will now look to seal the series win with a victory in the second Test. Pakistan will be demotivated but need to come back strong.

While all the attention was on Dale Steyn and his record-breaking wicket, it was medium-pacer Duanne Olivier who sprung a surprise. With 11 wickets in the match, he has confirmed his place into the playing XI which will give SA a selection headache. The batsmen enjoyed a good outing in the second inning and will be keen to go out in the second Test.

Pakistan was all out for 181 on the first day and it harmed their chances of winning severely. Their pace bowlers, Mohammad Amir-Hasan Ali-Shaheen Afridi, were impressive but their batting let them down. Even in the second innings, Pakistan had reached 101/1 after which they collapsed to 190 all out. Batting needs solidity.

When and Where:

PAK vs SA, Second Test, Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2018-19
Newlands, Cape Town
3rd-7th January 2019, 2:00 PM IST

Venue details:

Average 1^st innings score: 332
Average 2^nd innings score: 295

South Africa has been dominant on this track and has won four out of last five Test matches played on this ground. FAF Du Plessis in his pre-match conference talked about ground supporting a bit of spin. Some rain in expected after the first two days.

Squads:

PAK:
Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Azhar Ali, Shan Masood, Haris Sohail, Asad Shafiq, Babar Azam, Sarfraz Ahmed (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Yasir Shah, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Abbas, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Amir, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi

SA:
Faf du Plessis (c), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Theunis de Bruyn, Quinton de Kock, Dean Elgar, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Duanne Olivier, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn, Dane Paterson, Vernon Philander

Team News:

Pakistan:

Harris Sohail has been ruled out of the series.

Mohammad Abbas and Shadab Khan are fit and are available for selection.

Captain Sarfraz has confirmed Mohammad Abbas’ spot in the team and also confirmed in his press conference that the batting lineup will remain the same.

Fakhar Zaman will open the innings with Imam-Ul-Haq. Shan Masood- Azhar Ali- Asad Shafiq- Babar Azam will bat in the middle order.

Sarfraz Ahmed will be the wicketkeeper-Captain.

Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Abbas and Yasir Shah will definitely feature in the second Test. Mohammad Abbas will take the place of Shaheen Afridi or Hasan Ali for this match.

South Africa:

Vernon Philander is fit and Captain Du Plessis has confirmed that he will play in the second Test.

Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram will open the innings. They will be followed by Hashim Amla.

T De Bruyn, FAF Du Plessis and Temba Bavuma complete the middle order. Quinton De Kock will bat and keep wickets.

Du Plessis has confirmed Philander and Olivier for the second Test which increases the selection problem. They may drop a batsman, Theunis De Bruyn, to accommodate all four pace bowlers. The selection remains a mystery.

Keshav Maharaj plays as the lone spinner.

Probable Playing XI:

PAK:
Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Shan Masood, Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, Babar Azam, Sarfraz Ahmed (c & wk), Shaheen Afridi/Hasan Ali, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Abbas

SA:
Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis (c), Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Theunis de Bruyn/Dale Styen, Kagiso Rabada, Duanne Oliver