Pakistan and South Africa is built for 2nd t20i of a five match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. South Africa lead the series 1-0 after a dominant 55-run knock in the first T20I. Pakistan will bounce back to where they have historically performed well.
South Africa dominated the opening match in Rawalpindi, Strong 194 runs, Reeza Hendricks’ half-century and solid contributions Quinton de Kock and Tony de zorzi. Pakistan struggled in response, with key wickets falling early, including Babar Azam for a second ball duck. George Linde Star for South Africa, taking 36 runs and three important wickets. Pakistani Muhammad Nawaz He batted hard with a three-wicket haul and a knock of 36 runs, but ultimately prevailed. With South Africa leading 1-0, Pakistan face a one-win game in Lahore to stay competitive in Lahore.
Pakistan will look to restore the repo with the openers Sahibzade Farhan and Saim Ayub intended to provide a solid start. The middle order has experienced batsmen Babar Azam and Muhammad Nawazthough it affects consistency despite form issues. Sir Salman He leads the side after a poor performance in the first game but will be under pressure for a turnaround. Bowling Attack has PACE spearmen Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shahsupported by all-round chasers Faheem confession and Muhammad Nawaz. Includes Spin Options Abrar Ahmed and Salman Mirzacan use the field conditions well.
South Africa remain confident with their captaincy Donovan Ferreira leads a balanced staff. Opening pair Reeza Hendricks and de kock firm, with Dewald brevis and Lhuan-dre pretorius to provide aggressive options. Linde remains a key all-rounder who makes an impact in the match with both bat and ball. The PACE battery is in charge Success next to Nandre burger and Lizaat Williams looks strong, de zorzi and Corbin Bosch Offer useful spin and batting depth.
PAK VS SA, 2nd T20I: Match details
- Date and time: October 31; 8:30 PM GMT / 3:00 PM GMT
- Location: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK VS SA, head-to-head record (T20IS)
Matches played: 25 | Pakistan won: 12 | South Africa: 13 | No results: 0
Gaddafi Stadium pitch report
Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan’s one-seater capacity of 27,000, known for its splash-friendly pitch and consistent bounce, encouraging an aggressive batting game This ground has witnessed high-profile T20 matches, with a first-innings average of 166 runs. Batting teams first enjoyed the best win rate historically, 20 out of 32 T20IS, where 20 out of 32 T20IS shows a slight advantage to set the target under lights.
The field tends to slow down a bit as the evening progresses, throwing a spinner for control and variation. During night games, dew can reduce the advantage of bowlers, especially in the second innings, which can favor teams under lights. Note that one of Pakistan’s highest successful chases in the stadium Bangladesh In June 2025. So bat first and his decision first can be pivotal.
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Teams
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahhibzada Farhan (WK), Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (C), Muhammad Nawaz, Fahem Ashraf, Shaheen AfridiNaseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq, Abdul SAMAD
South Africa: Kock of Kock (c), George Linde, Corb Bosch, Peter’s Nyds, Lungi Ngidi, Burger, Williams
PAK VS SA, 2nd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa win the toss and bat first
- South Africa PowerPlay Score: 60-70
- South Africa Total Score: 190-200
Case 2:
- Pakistan win the toss and bat first
- Pakistan PowerPlay Score: 50-60
- Pakistan Total Score: 180-190
Match Result: Team first to win
See also: Babar Azam’s T20I Arrival, South Africa Thrash Pakistan at Ravypindi with a Duck as Pakistan Thrash
