Match Overview
The T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa is perfectly balanced at 1-1 after Pakistan’s dominant 8-wicket win in the second match. The final T20I in Lahore will decide the series winner, setting up an exciting contest between two strong sides.
PAK vs SA 3rd T20I Match Details
- Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd T20I
- Date: November 1, 2025
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Time: 8:30 PM (IST)
- Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, Fancode, Sky Sports (UK & Ireland), SuperSport (South Africa), PTV Sports & Myco/Tamasha App (Pakistan)
Team Form and Key Performers
Pakistan:
Pakistan bounced back strongly in the second T20I after losing the series opener. Their bowlers set the tone, with Salman Mirza’s brilliant spell dismantling South Africa’s top order. Faheem Ashraf has been Pakistan’s most consistent bowler in the series, with 4 wickets so far. On the batting front, Saim Ayub has been exceptional, leading the charts with 108 runs across two matches.
South Africa:
South Africa struggled in the last game, getting bundled out for just 110. Reeza Hendricks, their top run-scorer with 60 runs in the series, fell early, which hurt their momentum. Dewald Brevis tried to stabilize the innings with a quick 25, but regular wickets restricted them to a below-par total. Corbin Bosch remains their top wicket-taker with 5 scalps.
2nd T20I Summary
South Africa’s innings never got going after losing Reeza Hendricks early. Salman Mirza bowled superbly, claiming three wickets and dismantling the top order. Despite a brief fightback from Brevis, South Africa could only manage 110 runs.
In response, Pakistan openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan started aggressively, adding 49 runs in the powerplay. Farhan scored 28 before getting out, while Saim Ayub played a match-winning knock of 71* off 38 balls, smashing 6 fours and 5 sixes to seal the win in the 14th over.
Squads
South Africa T20I Squad:
Donovan Ferreira (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke
Pakistan T20I Squad:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq
Pakistan vs South Africa: Today’s Match Prediction
Going by recent performances and overall balance, South Africa hold a slight edge over Pakistan in this decider. However, playing at home, Pakistan can’t be underestimated. If their batting clicks, they can easily turn the game in their favor. Expect a thrilling contest between two evenly matched sides.
Prediction: South Africa to win a close match.
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