Following a 55-run defeat in the first T20I, Pakistan will look to level the series against South Africa in the second T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, October 31, 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM IST.
Where to Watch in India
Unfortunately, there will be no live telecast of the Pakistan vs South Africa T20I series on any television channel in India. Live streaming will also not be available on any OTT platform within India. This is reportedly due to lack of interest from broadcasters because of strained relations between India and Pakistan.
Probable Playing XIs
Here are the probable playing XIs for both teams:
- Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz/Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah/Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed.
- South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (c), Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Ottneil Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi.
Players to Watch
Key players to watch from both sides include:
- Pakistan: Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saim Ayub.
- South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch.
Head-to-Head Record
In the 25 T20I matches played between Pakistan and South Africa, South Africa holds a slight edge with 13 wins compared to Pakistan's 12. However, on Pakistan soil, the head-to-head record is even, with both teams having won two games each.
Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch is known to be flat, offering a good batting surface. It has a high average first-inning score of 166, indicating that teams prefer batting at this venue. The conditions are expected to favor spinners as the game progresses.
Series Overview
Pakistan is hosting South Africa for a three-match T20I series from October 28 to November 1, 2025. The matches are scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Following the T20I series, the two teams will also compete in a three-match ODI series in Faisalabad from November 4 to 8.
