
SA vs PAK 2nd T20I Match: Pakistan will take on South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series on Thursday, October 31, 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Match: South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I
Series: South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025
Date: October 31, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM Local Time (8:30 PM IST)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pakistan's performance against South Africa was poor. The visitors dominated the first T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, securing a comprehensive 55-run victory. Reeza Hendricks' half-century and all-round performance helped South Africa defeat the hosts and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Hendricks scored a brilliant half-century, supported by Quinton de Kock and Tony de Zorzi, as the visitors posted a strong total of 194. Corbin Bosch dismissed Babar Azam for a duck off the second ball. Captain Salman Agha also failed, continuing his poor form with the bat. South Africa's George Linde performed brilliantly with both bat and ball, scoring 36 runs. Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz made a comeback by taking three wickets and scoring 36 runs, but it was too little too late.
According to the pitch report for Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, it is a smooth batting surface with consistent bounce and good carry, making it ideal for aggressive strokeplay. This pitch has always been a favorite for teams batting first, with an average first innings score of around 191 and several high-scoring matches.
The fast outfield provides boundary-making opportunities, while pacers receive initial assistance from seam and swing, especially under lights. As the innings progresses, the pitch eases, giving batsmen more confidence. Spinners become more important in the middle overs.
Aaj ka PAK vs SA match kon jeetega: South Africa is expected to win the second T20I between South Africa and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today. South Africa dominated the first game thanks to impressive performances from Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, and Corbin Bosch. They posted a strong total of 194 before bowling Pakistan out, thanks to Bosch's early strike and Linde's all-out impact.
Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan will look to bounce back strongly from their first match, taking advantage of their former home ground at the Gaddafi Stadium, where they have a 16-10 win record in T20Is. However, South Africa's recent form and balanced squad give them an edge in tonight's match.
Pakistan (PAK) Possible Playing 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) Possible Playing 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
Also Read: Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd T20 Live Streaming: Where to watch PAK vs SA match?
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