PAK vs SA 2nd T20I Match Prediction, South Africa tour vs Pakistan 2025: Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report & More 

PAK vs SA: The stage is set for another high-profile game between Pakistan and South Africa. The second T20I is slated to be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday at 8:30 PM IST. South Africa have won the first game, and they are one win away from winning the series. Here are the fantasy cricket tips and other details for this game.

Pakistan Preview

Pakistan had a poor game overall, where they did the catch-up job with the ball and then totally failed with the bat. The first wicket brought a collapse in their chase, and they completely lost the game. Mohammad Nawaz was the star in both innings for them. But they need better performances to level the series.

• Key Batter: Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan looked good and will be the ones to watch out for.
• Captaincy: Agha Salman will be under a lot of pressure. A few more failures can raise questions on his captaincy and place in the team.
• Batting Strength: Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan are two batters who can play their shots, but all other batters in the middle are searching for their form. Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, and Agha Salman are in search of their own runs and are not contributing at all.
• Bowling Attack: South Africa targeted the new-ball bowlers, and Pakistan looked under pressure. That is what they have to face if they don’t get early wickets. Mohammad Nawaz has looked more consistent with the ball.

South Africa Preview

South Africa’s second-string team managed to beat Pakistan convincingly. They had a good start with the bat, and other batters carried it on. Then with the ball as well, they picked up early wickets and put pressure on Pakistan.

• Batting: De Kock, Zorzi, and Hendricks have maintained the aggressive approach early on, and the first six overs are very important, which they also know. In the middle order, South Africa have power hitters, which gives this team a good base.
• Bowling: Corbin Bosch bowled an excellent spell and used the short pitch to good effect. George Linde also controlled the middle overs pretty well. South Africa have more options with the ball.

Match Details – Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd T20I

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch and Weather Report

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is one of the prominent venues in Pakistan to host international matches. It has hosted more than 150 international games across formats. This venue has hosted 32 T20Is so far; 20 games have been won batting first, and the other 12 games have been won by the chasing side. The average first-inning score here is 166.

The weather for Friday in Lahore is very much clear and bright. Meanwhile, the temperature in the evening will be around 24°C with 65 percent humidity.

PAK vs SA Head to Head Record

PAK vs SA Today’s Probable 11

Key Players to Watch Out in Pakistan vs South Africa Match

Top Batters

• Saim Ayub (PAK): Saim Ayub scored 37 off 28, which came in a losing cause, but it must give them a lot of confidence going forward.
• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK): Sahibzada Farhan looked good for his 24 in Rawalpindi. He carried his attacking mindset to the top.
• Quinton de Kock (SA): Quinton de Kock seems to have adjusted to his new role of giving good starts to the team, and he is very dangerous in this role.
• Reeza Hendricks (SA): Reeza Hendricks was the only batter with a fifty in the first game. He has been in great form at the top.

Top Bowlers

• Shaheen Afridi (PAK): Shaheen Afridi had a poor first game. But he is Pakistan’s main weapon with the new ball, with the most wickets in the first over.
• Mohammad Nawaz (PAK): Mohammad Nawaz is the key spinner at home. He gets wickets and bowls economically well.
• Lungi Ngidi (SA): Lungi Ngidi bowls different types of slower ones, which makes him a difficult bowler to face.
• Corbin Bosch (SA): Corbin Bosch came out with a brilliant spell of 4/14. He was excellent with his line and bowled well in the final overs.

PAK vs SA Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Dropping Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Haris has not worked for them. Their batting unit has batters who are not in good form. Babar, Usman, Salman, and Nawaz are not scoring at all. On the other hand, South Africa are making sure that they use their resources completely. That is why South Africa will start the game as favorites.

PAK vs SA Match Prediction Scenarios

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.