The stage is set for the 2nd T20I between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. After a dominant 55-run win in the first game, South Africa lead the five-match series 1-0. Pakistan now face a must-win match to stay alive and protect their home record at one of their favorite venues.
South Africa’s Commanding Start
South Africa looked sharp in the series opener at Rawalpindi. They piled up 194 runs, led by Reeza Hendricks’ fluent fifty and solid cameos from Quinton de Kock and Tony de Zorzi.
The star of the night, though, was George Linde, who scored 36 quick runs and took three crucial wickets. Pakistan never really recovered after losing Babar Azam early for a duck. Despite Mohammad Nawaz’s all-round effort (36 runs and three wickets), South Africa’s control with both bat and ball sealed an easy victory.
Pakistan’s Comeback Hopes
Back in Lahore, Pakistan will aim for redemption. Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub must give the team a steady start, while Babar Azam and Mohammad Nawaz need to anchor the middle overs.
Captain Salman Agha is under pressure to deliver after a disappointing outing in the first match. The bowling will again revolve around Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, supported by Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Spinners Abrar Ahmed and Salman Mirza could play key roles as the pitch begins to slow down under the lights.
South Africa’s Winning Formula
Led by Donovan Ferreira, South Africa look balanced and confident. The opening duo of Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock has been in form, while Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dre Pretorius add firepower in the middle order.
Linde’s all-round consistency has given the side great flexibility, while Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, and Lizaad Williams bring plenty of pace options.
With depth in both batting and bowling, the Proteas seem ready to keep their winning momentum going.
Match Details
- Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd T20I
- Date: October 31, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM IST / 3:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Matches Played | Pakistan Won | South Africa Won | No Result |
| 25 | 12 | 13 | 0 |
Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The surface at Gaddafi Stadium favors batters, offering true bounce and value for strokes. The average first-innings score is around 166 runs, with teams batting first winning 20 out of 32 matches here.
As the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down slightly, helping spinners find rhythm. However, dew in the second innings can make it tricky for bowlers, especially pacers looking for swing or grip.
Recently, Pakistan chased down 197 runs at this venue against Bangladesh, proving that both batting first and chasing can succeed depending on early momentum.
Probable Squads
Pakistan:
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq, Abdul Samad
South Africa:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira (c), George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane
PAK vs SA: Match Prediction
Case 1 – South Africa bats first:
- Powerplay Score: 65–70
- Total Score: 210–220
Case 2 – Pakistan bats first:
- Powerplay Score: 55–65
- Total Score: 160–170
Match result: The team batting first to win the match.
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