PAK vs SA Match Prediction 1st T20I of South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025
With the first match of the T20I series, both sides will look to seize early momentum. Pakistan, traditionally strong at home, brings local advantage and crowd support. Conversely, South Africa arrives with power-hitters and a formidable pace attack, determined to challenge the hosts from the outset. So Let’s take a look at PAK vs SA Match Prediction 1st T20I.
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PAK vs SA Match Details
The 1st T20I is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The game will start at 20:00 local time, promising an enthralling night contest. The pitch at Rawalpindi is known to favor batsmen but offers assistance to fast bowlers under lights.
PAK vs SA Probable 11
Pakistan:
– Babar Azam (C)
– Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
– Fakhar Zaman
– Saim Ayub
– Iftikhar Ahmed
– Shadab Khan
– Imad Wasim
– Shaheen Afridi
– Haris Rauf
– Naseem Shah
– Usama Mir
South Africa:
– Temba Bavuma (C)
– Quinton de Kock (WK)
– Reeza Hendricks
– Aiden Markram
– David Miller
– Heinrich Klaasen
– Marco Jansen
– Kagiso Rabada
– Tabraiz Shamsi
– Lungi Ngidi
– Gerald Coetzee
Given Pakistan’s strong home record and balanced squad, Pakistan is likely to start as favorites. However, South Africa’s resilient batting and quality pace attack mean the match could be closely contested if they adapt quickly to local conditions.
– Where is the 1st T20I? Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
– When is the match? October 28, 2025.
Best fantasy options:
Babar Azam (Captain), Quinton de Kock (Vice-Captain), with Shadab Khan and Aiden Markram as solid alternatives.
PAK vs SA Key picks:
– Babar Azam
– Quinton de Kock
– Shaheen Afridi
– Kagiso Rabada
– Shadab Khan
– David Miller
The Rawalpindi surface typically assists batsmen in the first innings, with some movement for fast bowlers under the lights. Scores of 170+ are competitive, but dew may play a late role.
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