The Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd T20 match of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025/26 was played on October 31, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This was the second T20I of the five-match series.
Pakistan: Batting depth with a mix of aggressive openers and steady middle-order batsmen.Bowling attack featuring a blend of pace and spin, including impactful fast bowlers and crafty spinners suited to the pitch.
Key players likely to influence the game include their captain, leading batsmen, and wicketkeeper-batsman. Emphasis on fielding and discipline to restrict South African batsmen.
South Africa: Experienced batting lineup with middle-order stability and power hitters. Bowling strategy may rely on variations and spin to trouble Pakistan’s batsmen.
Important to contain Pakistan’s top-order batsmen early and exploit any weakness. Tactical field placements and death-over bowling to maximize pressure.
Overall, the match is expected to be competitive, with fine margins deciding the outcome. Strategies from both sides will revolve around exploiting pitch conditions, managing key players, and handling pressure moments effectively.
PAK vs SA Match Details
- Match: 2nd T20 Match
- Teams: Pakistan vs South Africa
- Date: 31 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
When and where is the 2nd T20 match played?
October 31, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
What time does the match start?
Toss at 7:30 PM, match starts at 8:00 PM local time.
How many matches are there in the T20 series?
Three T20Is in total.
What was the result of the 1st T20I?
South Africa won by 55 runs.
Who are key players for Pakistan?
Babar Azam (top scorer) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (leading wicket-taker).
Did Pakistan wear a special kit?
Yes, pink kit for 1st T20I, reverted to green kit for 2nd T20I.
What are pitch conditions like?
Balanced pitch helping both batsmen and bowlers with some spin later.
How many T20Is has Pakistan won against South Africa in Pakistan?
Pakistan has won 2 out of 3 T20Is played in Pakistan against South Africa.
What is the format followed after T20Is?
The series continues with 3 ODIs after the T20 matches.