Arthur points out Pakistan challenge against South Africa

Pakistan head coach, Mickey Arthur has stated the Pakistan challenge against South Africa in the upcoming series is scoring runs against the Proteas.

The head coach opined that Pakistan has the bowling line skillful enough to take 20 wickets, however, the issue is with putting enough runs on the board against the South Africans.

"The one thing we do know is that we've got a bowling attack that can take 20 wickets comfortably. Our challenge is getting ourselves to 350, 400. If we can get runs on the board, we know that we can get 20 wickets and we can bowl in all conditions," said Arthur, quoted Cricbuzz.

"They're [South Africa] a good batting line-up, they are, but we're a very good bowling line-up," he added.

Arthur was optimistic that his batting line would put on a show as he opined that the batting group plays better outside UAE, and have learnt how to tackle the pace and swing, which is generously offered in the South African conditions.

After a drubbing against New Zealand, in the recently concluded Test series that Pakistan lost at home, Pakistan is optimistic to turn the tables and improve their dismal record in the upcoming campaign against South Africa.