The 1st T20I of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, starting at 8:00 PM PST.
Pakistan enters the series with renewed vigor after drawing the recent Test series against South Africa. The return of former captain Babar Azam bolsters their batting lineup, alongside dynamic young talents like Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub. Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Shaheen Afridi, is highly potent in home conditions, supported by Faheem Ashraf and emerging bowlers Hasan Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed. Although Pakistan’s batting sometimes struggles with dot balls and big hitting consistency, their home advantage and bowling discipline make them strong contenders.
South Africa, aiming to recover from a recent shock defeat to Namibia, relies on experienced players like Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, and Lungi Ngidi. Their bowling attack is robust, especially with Ngidi and Nandre Burger, but their middle order lacks experience. Key young players such as Dewald Brevis bring promise, with recent strong performances needing to be replicated here.
Head-to-Head Overview
Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other 24 times in T20 internationals before this series, each team winning 12 matches, making their rivalry evenly matched.
PAK vs SA Match Details
- Match: 1st T20 Match
- Teams: Pakistan vs South Africa
- Date: 28 October 2025
- Time: 08:00 PM PST
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
PAK vs SA Live streaming Info
In Pakistan, the match is broadcast live on TV channels A Sports and Ten Sports. For live streaming, viewers in Pakistan can use the Tapmad and Tamasha apps.
- In Pakistan, A Sports and Ten Sports will broadcast all Pakistan vs South Africa Test matches live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Tapmad and Tamasha apps.
- In South Africa, SuperSport will provide live broadcast coverage of the series.
- In the United States, Willow TV will broadcast and livestream all Pakistan vs South Africa Test matches.
- In the United Kingdom, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s OTT platform, PCB Live, will stream the series live.
- In Sri Lanka, Dialog TV will broadcast the series live.
- In Bangladesh, TSports will provide live coverage of the matches.
- In the Middle East and North Africa, the series will be streamed live on Cricbuzz.
- In India, currently, there is no official broadcast or streaming package available for the Test series.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Tamasha app is a popular streaming platform in Pakistan that offers live cricket streaming, movies, TV dramas, and news channels.
Live Streaming Info:
SA vs PAK 2025 match will be live on A Sports.
Live Score Info:
Playing XIs:
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan (wk), Babar Azam (capt), Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Waseem Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira (capt), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Bjorn Fortuin.
FAQs
Q: 1st T20I between Pakistan and South Africa taking place?
A: The match is on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, starting at 8:30 PM IST.
Q: What is the match format and series length?
A: It is the first game of a three-match T20I series, part of South Africa’s tour of Pakistan.
Q: Who are the captains for both teams?
A: Pakistan’s captain is Salman Agha, while South Africa’s captain is Donovan Ferreira.
Q: What broadcasts and streaming options are available?
A: The match will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website, with additional coverage on YouTube and selected sports channels.