PAKISTAN vs SOUTH AFRICA 2nd Test Pitch Report, Match Details, Full Squads and More 2025

The second Test of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 will be played from October 20 to October 24 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match will begin at 10 AM local time. With both sides aiming to take the lead in the series, fans can expect an exciting five days of Test cricket in Rawalpindi.

Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd Test
Date: October 20 to October 24, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM (local)
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Capacity: 15,000

Pitch Report Of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium usually offers great support for batters. It has an even bounce and a consistent pace that allows players to play their shots freely once they get settled. Fast bowlers might find some movement with the new ball in the early overs, while spinners could come into play as the match progresses. Historically, teams batting second have enjoyed better success at this venue.

The surface is renowned for producing high-scoring encounters, with the average first-innings score around 336 and the second-innings average climbing close to 400. The pitch tends to slow down in the later stages, making batting a little tricky in the final innings.

Ground Stats

• Total Matches: 16
• Won batting first: 3
• Won bowling first: 9
• Average 1st Innings Score: 336
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 399
• Highest Total: 657
• Lowest Total: 112
• Highest Chase: 220

Pakistan Squad

Full Squad: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad, Asif Afridi, Rohail Nazir

Probable Playing XI: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan

South Africa Squad

Full Squad: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen, Kagiso Rabada, Simon Harmer, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Zubayr Hamza

Probable Playing XI: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen, Kagiso Rabada, Simon Harmer