Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head, Playing XI, Players List, Match Prediction, Pitch Report | PAK vs SA 1st t20I 2025

The Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd T20I match is all set to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and the match will be played on October 28, 2025. South Africa has been playing exceptional cricket in the past few years, whereas the Pakistan Team is also playing good cricket. But if we look at head-to-head records, both the teams have equal numbers, so it will be a good contest.

The South Africa National Cricket Team will be looking to win this match with a dominating performance under the leadership of David Miller. The South African Team has done a phenomenal job in the past, and they have played intense cricket against Pakistan, especially in the ICC tournaments, so it is going to be a contest for the South African Team.

However, the Pakistan National Cricket Team will also be looking to defeat South Africa, especially on their home soil. They have immense power in their batting and bowling unit, led by Salman Ali Agha. It’s going to be an exciting match in Rawalpindi on October 28.

PAK vs SA 1st T20I Match Details:

Match Between: Pakistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team

Date: October 28, 2025

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi (Pakistan)

Time: 8:30 PM (IST)

Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports, SonyLIV & Fancode (India & Sri Lanka) SuperSports (South Africa), PTV Sports & Myco/Tamasha app (Pakistan), Sky Sports (UK & Ireland).

Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head inT20Is:

Pakistan and South Africa have played good cricket in the past, but if we look at the records of the past few years, then both the teams have similar records in T20I cricket. But, now the South African Team has been playing good cricket in the past few years.

However, in the overall record, both the teams won 12 matches each out of 24 games played so far. Recently, The test series was also drawn by 1-1 between both the teams.

Pakistan vs South Africa Playing XI [Expected]

Pakistan vs South Africa Today Match Prediction:

If we look at the team strength and head-to-head record, it’s going to be an intense battle between both teams. South Africa’s top order is led by Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorious, who can give an explosive start but also big partnerships, whereas  Dewald Brevis & Reeza Hendricks give stability and power in the middle-order.

George Linde's all-around skills add extra value; this makes South Africa’s Team a perfect and balanced squad for this tournament. On the other hand, Pakistan has a quality side including players like Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The Pitch at Rawalpindi is known for its balanced wicket, which favors both batters and bowlers, we can expect a high-scoring match here too, but it will be comparatively lower than Gaddafi. Pacers will be in action in the starting few overs, both teams will be looking to use the conditions.

Pakistan National Cricket Team T20I Squad:

Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Tariq. 

Reserve Players: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Moqim.

South Africa National Cricket Team T20I Squad:

Donovan Ferreira (Captain), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Corbin Bosch, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams.

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