PAK vs SA 2nd T20I Match Preview:

South Africa defeated Pakistan by 55 runs and took an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the series. The Proteas posted 194 runs in the first inning, thanks to the brilliant batting of Reeza Hendricks and George Linde.

 In the second innings, Pakistan's middle-order batters once again disappointed their fans, as the entire team was bundled out for just 139 runs. Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz showed some resistance, but their efforts were not enough.

George Linde and Corbin Bosch troubled the Pakistani batters throughout the inning, both taking 7 wickets.

Heading into the second game, there is immense pressure on the Pakistan team; they will aim to level the series. This match is also crucial for Babar Azam and Agha Salman, as questions have been raised about their place in the team.

PAK vs SA Recent Performance:

PAK vs SA South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of Pakistan, 2025
• Match: PAK vs SA Match 2nd T20I
• Date: 31 Oct. 2025
• Match Start Time: 08:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Fan Code app.

PAK vs SA Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 11 Matches)

PAK vs SA Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be favourable during this match. The temperature is expected to reach around 29.2°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 180 and 200 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to batters and pacers, suggesting a high-scoring encounter.

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan, Stats: 

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan, the pitch is balanced and provides equal opportunities to both batsmen and bowlers. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:

1. Sahibzada Farhan, 2. Saim Ayub, 3. Babar Azam, 4. Agha Salman(C), 5. Usman Khan-Shinwari(WK), 6. Hasan Nawaz, 7. Mohammad Nawaz, 8. Faheem Ashraf, 9. Shaheen Afridi, 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Abrar Ahmed

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Tony de Zorzi(WK), 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Matthew Breetzke, 6. Donovan Ferreira(WK)(C), 7. George Linde, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Nandre Burger, 10. Lizaad Williams, 11. Lungi Ngidi

PAK vs SA- Top Picks from Pakistan:

PAK vs SA- Top Picks from South Africa:

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Saim Ayub (PAK) will be a key player for Pakistan in this match. The talented all-rounder smashed 36 runs and took 2 wickets in the first game.
• Corbin Bosch (SA) took 4 wickets in the first match. He has been consistent for SA in this format and is expected to take 2-3 wickets in this match as well.
• George Linde(SA) was named Player of the match in the first game for his all-round brilliance. He will be a must-own pick.
• Mohammad Nawaz(PAK) took 2 wickets and scored 36 runs. He will be a profitable pick for the fantasy team.

PAK vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

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PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice: 

PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

SA is expected to win this match. The SA team batting unit has depth and experience and a lot of firepower, while the PAK middle order has been struggling for a while. Pakistan is hoping for a big knock from Babar Azam and Agha Salman.

PAK vs SA 2nd T20I FAQ

Who is likely to win the PAK vs SA match today?

South Africa (SA) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

South Africa.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the PAK vs SA Dream11 team?

Mohammad Nawaz, George Linde, Reeza Hendricks, and Corbin Bosch

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is flat and excellent for batters, and we can expect an average score range between 180 and 200 runs.