The action shifts to Willowmoore Park for the second encounter. This match is often the "moving day" of a three-match series. Pakistan's spin twins, Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal, will be vital here, as the Benoni track sometimes offers a bit more grip for the slow bowlers as the game progresses. For South Africa, the return of veteran Marizanne Kapp provides the veteran experience needed to stabilize the middle order.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 T20Is): The rivalry is dead-locked in overall history (12 wins each), but South Africa has dominated the most recent encounters on home soil.
Recent Trend: SA leads 2-1 in the last three meetings played in South Africa.
Players in Focus:
Marizanne Kapp (SA): Her ability to swing the new ball and finish games makes her the ultimate X-factor.
Muneeba Ali (PAK): Pakistan's most consistent run-getter in the format; they need her to anchor the innings.
Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA): The premier left-arm spinner who can stifle runs in the powerplay.