The focus shifts from Tests to T20 internationals as Pakistan and South Africa prepare for the first of three T20Is. Both teams will be looking for a strong start with the home side looking to capitalize on their recent strong T20 form and recent strong T20 form, while South Africa will be keen to put their endless run behind them of late.
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20I Match Preview
Home advantage and Babar’s return Pakistan enter the series as favourites, having recently reached the Asia Cup final and holding a strong home record. The return of the star fruit Babar Azam It will increase their top order, providing much-needed stability to the squad. Captain Salman Ali Agha He will rely heavily on his balanced squad with a good mix of experienced and explosive young talent Sahibzade Farhan and Saim Ayub. Bowling attack, spear Shaheen Afridi and spin options like Muhammad Nawaz and a debutant off-spinner USMAN TARIQwill be the key to exploit the home environment.
Youth and Firepower South Africa are struggling with injury setbacks Regular T20i captain David Miller and fast bowler Tension coetzee both exceptions. Chief captain Donovan Ferreira as a young side leads with dynamic batters Dewald breviswho are in explosive form and have experience Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks. Their strategy will be to play an aggressive, high-strike game. A bowling attack that includes the Pacers Success and changes George Linde and Nandre burgerA formidable Pakistan Batting line-up should be contained when it is expected to be a bat-related surface.
PAK VS SA, 1st T20I: Match details
- Date and time: October 28 (Tuesday); 8:30 PM GMT / 3:00 PM GMT
- Location: RAWALPINDI CRICKET STADIUM, RAWALPINDI
PAK VS SA, head-to-head record (T20IS)
Matches played: 24 | Pakistan won: 12 | South Africa: 12 | No results: 0
RAWALPINDI CRICKET stadium pitch report
The Rawalpindi pitch in the last T20I is very batting friendly, although historically more balanced, with a first innings score of around 212 in 2025. The floor is expected to be a helpful wicket for the batsmen. But the new ball may offer some early action, and dew may be a factor in the second innings. The general trend in this space is dealing with the team’s second trend, even though the first innings total is still defensible.
PAK VS SA, 1st T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa win the toss and bat first
- South Africa PowerPlay Score: 55-65
- South Africa Total Score: 175-195
Case 2:
- Pakistan win the toss and bat first
- Pakistan PowerPlay Score: 50-60
- Pakistan Total Score: 180-200
Match Result: Pakistan to win
