The 1st T20I of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 will see Pakistan take on South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Here’s the match prediction, playing XIs, pitch, and weather report.
Match Overview
- Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I
- Date: 28 October 2025
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Time: 8:30 PM (IST)
Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi pitch usually offers a good balance between bat and ball. Batters can play their shots freely on this true surface, especially in the powerplay overs. However, the new ball can assist pacers under lights. Anything around 175–190 can be a competitive total.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 24°C
- Humidity: 62%
- Forecast: Clear skies
- Chances of Rain: 5%
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches | PAK Wins | SA Wins |
| PAK vs SA | 22 | 13 | 9 |
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan:
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha (C), Usman Khan (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Haseebullah Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
South Africa:
Quinton de Kock (WK), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira (C), Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi
Prediction
- If Pakistan bat first: 175–190 → Pakistan likely to win
- If South Africa bat first: 170–185 → South Africa has a strong chance
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Disclaimer: The insights and predictions shared in this blog are for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are based on current team form, player performances, and historical data, but cannot guarantee match outcomes. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and discretion when interpreting these forecasts.