Pakistan opt to bat first against South Africa in second ODI

Pakistan lead the three-match series 1-0 following victory in opener

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FAISALABAD: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first in the second ODI against South Africa being played at Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad.

Pakistan lead the three-match series 1-0 following their two-wicket victory in first ODI on Tuesday.

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In the first ODI at Iqbal Stadium, South Africa were dismissed for 263 in 49.1 overs, with Quinton de Kock scoring 63 and Lhuan-dre Pretorius 57.

Pakistan replied with 264 for eight in 49.4 overs to win by two wickets with two balls to spare.

Salman Ali Agha top-scored with 62 off 71 balls, Mohammad Rizwan made 55 off 74, and the chase was set up by an 87-run opening stand between Saim Ayub (39) and Fakhar Zaman (45).

Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah took three wickets each.

Both sides go in with the same match-day squads and XI options as the opener.