South Africa win toss, bat in 2nd ODI against Pakistan

DUBAI: Stand-in South African captain Johan Botha won the toss and decided to bat in the second day-night international match against Pakistan here on Sunday.

South Africa, who lead the five-match series 1-0 on account of winning the first match by eight wickets, lost captain Graeme Smith who injured his hand on Friday, and was replaced by Robin Peterson.

They also lost all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who suffered cramps in the first game, and brought in all-rounder Albie Morkel.

Pakistan left out paceman Umar Gul and included left-am fast bowler Wahab Riaz.

The five-match one-day series will be followed by two Tests.

Teams:
Pakistan: Shahid Afridi (captain), Mohammad Hafeez, Fawad Alam, Younis Khan, Asad Shafiq Misbah-ul-Haq, Abdul Razzaq, Zulqarnain Haider, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar

South Africa: Johan Botha (captain), Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Robin Peterson, Colin Ingram, David Miller, Albie Morkel, Morne Morkel, Charl Langveldt, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.

Umpires: Aleem Dar (PAK) and Rodney Tucker (AUS), Tv Umpire: Nadeem Ghouri (PAK)
Match Referee: Andrew Pycroft (ZIM)