Destructive Proteas batsman Heinrich Klaasen understands the significance of beating Pakistan on home soil and ending their five-match losing streak against the sub-continent side.
In a display of sheer dominance, Pakistan clinched a decisive 81-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Newlands, Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Proteas wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen is set to lead the T20 side in the absence of Aiden Markram, as Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi return to the squad to face Pakistan.
Heinrich Klaasen says a change in mindset was key for the Proteas batters as they had to adapt to a difficult pitch in New York for their first three T20 World Cup matches.
Proteas wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen says he anticipates the pitch will be better when they face the Netherlands in New York for their second T20 World Cup match.
There is a growing consensus among former players that the increasingly unpredictable T20 World Cup pitch in New York is dangerous for batters.