Pakistan And South Africa are set for the 2nd T20I of their five-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. South Africa led the series 1-0 after a dominant 55-run win in the first T20I. Pakistan will be keen to return to a location where it has historically performed well.
South Africa showed supremacy in the opening match in Rawalpindi, posting a strong 194 runs, made possible by Reeza Hendricks’ solid half-century contributions from Quinton de Kock And Tony de Zorzi. Pakistan struggled in response, with key wickets falling early Babar Azam for a second-ball duck. George Linde was the best all-rounder for South Africa, scoring 36 runs and taking three crucial wickets. That of Pakistan Mohammed Nawaz fought hard with a three-wicket haul and a knock of 36 runs, but was eventually bowled out. With South Africa leading 1-0, Pakistan have a must-win match in Lahore to remain competitive in the series.
Pakistan will look to regain composure with openers Sahibzada Farhan And Saim Ayub aimed at a solid start. The middle order features experienced batsmen such as Babar Azam And Muhammad Nawazalthough molding issues have affected consistency. Salman Agha leads the side but will be under pressure for a turnaround after his poor performance in the first game. The bowling attack has pace spearheads Shaheen Afridi And Naseem Shahsupported by all-rounders Faheem Ashraf And Muhammad Nawaz. Spin options include Abra Ahmed And Salman Mirzawho could make good use of the conditions on the field.
South Africa continues to have confidence in the captain Donovan Ferreira leading a balanced team. The opening pair of Reeza Hendriks and De Kock has been solid, with Dewald Brevis And Lhuan-dre Pretorius offering aggressive options. Linde remains an important all-rounder who influences the game with both the bat and the ball. The pace battery led by Success alongside Nandre Burger And Lizaad Williams looks powerful, while De Zorzi and Corbin Bosch provide useful spin and hitting depth
PAK vs SA, 2nd T20I: Match details
- Date and time: October 31; 8:30 PM IST / 3:00 PM GMT
- Location: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs SA, head-to-head record (T20Is)
Matches played: 25 | Pakistan won: 12 | South Africa: 13 | No results: 0
Gaddafi Stadium Field Report
Gaddafi Stadium is one of Pakistan’s premier cricket venues, with a seating capacity of 27,000, known for its batting-friendly pitch and consistent bounce, which encourages aggressive strokeplay. This ground has seen some high-scoring T20 matches, with an average first innings score of around 166 runs. Teams batting first have historically enjoyed a better win ratio, winning 20 out of 32 T20Is here, indicating a slight advantage for the side under light.
The pitch tends to slow down a bit as the evening progresses, which helps spinners with control and variations. Dew during night games can reduce the bowlers’ advantage, especially in the second innings, which can favor teams chasing under lights. Notably, the stadium hosted one of the most successful 197 run chases against Pakistan Bangladesh in June 2025. Therefore, the toss and the decision to bat first could be crucial.
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Squads
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Babar Azam, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen AfridiNaseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq, Abdul Samad
South Africa: Kinton van Kock (c), George Linde, Corb Bosch, Peter’s Nyds, Lungi Ngidi, Burger, Williams
PAK vs SA, 2nd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score South Africa: 60-70
- Total score South Africa: 190-200
Case 2:
- Pakistan wins the toss and bats first
- Pakistan Powerplay Score: 50-60
- Total score Pakistan: 180-190
Match result: Team to bat first to win
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