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Pakistan vs South Africa, PAK vs SA 2025, Today Match Prediction 28 October 2025
PAK vs RSA Win Probability
Toss Winner - Pakistan won the toss and choose to bowl first
South Africa beat Pakistan by 55 runs
Pakistan, South Africa lock horn in T20 series opener at Rawalpindi
- Recently, Pakistan lost to India in the finals of Asia Cup played in the UAE.
- Since Jan 2025, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed were standout performers for Pakistan in the T20 Format.
- Since Jan 2025, Dewald Brewis and Corbin Bosch were consistent performers for Proteas in the 20-over format.
Expect Pakistan to register a comfortable win over South Africa.
| Tournament: | South Africa tour of Pakistan, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.4°C|Clear |
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PAK vs RSA Live Prediction
PAK vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Pakistan will face South Africa in the opening match of the T20 series played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Babar Azam and Naseem Shah make their return as Pakistan announced their full-strength squad for the three-match T20 series. Captain Salman Agha will be hoping that the side can put on a strong show in this series opener.
On the other hand, South Africa have decided to rest key players for the T20I series. With David Miller ruled out of injury, Donovan Ferreira will lead the side for the three-match series.
Both teams have faced off 24 times in the history of the competition where South Africa and Pakistan have won 12 games apiece.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
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54/5 in 5.0 10.8
ENG vs SA 2025
South Africa beat England by 14 runs (D/L) method97/5 in 7.5 12.38
173/8 in 19.5 8.72
AUS vs SA 2025
Australia beat South Africa by 2 wickets172/7 in 20.0 8.6
165/10 in 17.4 9.34
AUS vs SA 2025
South Africa beat Australia by 53 runs218/7 in 20.0 10.9
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Pakistan Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on openers Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Babar Azam and captain Salman Agha to do the bulk of the scoring.
Since Jan 2025, Salman Agha has topped the batting charts for Pakistan in the T20 Format. In 26 matches, Agha has accumulated 511 runs at a strike rate of 114.57 with four half-centuries to his name.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Tariq and Abrar Ahmed to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Since Jan 2025, left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz has shown excellent form for Pakistan in the 20-over format and claimed 22 wickets in 18 outings at an economy rate of 6.67.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Salman Agha (captain), Usman Khan (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Abdul Samad, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq.
Pakistan Actual Playing XI:
Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz , Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmad, Naseem Shah
South Africa Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Lhuan dre-Pretorius, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Dewald Brewis, Matthew Breetzke and Donovan Ferreira to do the bulk of the scoring.
With 340 runs in 11 outings at a strike rate of 197.67, Dewald Brewis has topped the batting charts for South Africa in the T20 Format.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi and Nqabayomzi Peter to deliver timely breakthroughs.
With 10 wickets in eight outings at an economy rate of 8.32, pacer Corbin Bosch has shown excellent consistency for South Africa in the shortest format of the game.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
Donovan Ferreira (Captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Dewald Brewis, Lhuan dre-Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Nqabayomzi Peter, George Linde and Nandre Burger.
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Dewald Brevis, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The average first innings score at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the T20 format is around 130 runs. The highest total posted at the venue was by New Zealand who scored 194 runs against Pakistan in a T20 game played in 2023.
The weather forecast for Tuesday’s game is going to be clear skies with light winds
PAK vs RSA Pitch Report
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is going to host the opening match of the T20I series played between South Africa and Pakistan
Toss: To Bowl
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been great venue for side batting second. Historically, all the T20I matches played the venue have been won by side chasing teams.
PAK vs RSA
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Host Pakistan will be favorites to win their match against South Africa. With likes of Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed in their ranks, the team management will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this fixture.
Expect Pakistan to register a comfortable win over South Africa.
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