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Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20I Preview – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Match: Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I
Series: South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Time: 8:00 PM (PKT) / 3:00 PM GMT / 8:00 PM LOCAL
🏏 Match Background
The South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 kicks off with an exciting T20I clash at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams are eager to start the series strong and set the tone ahead of the remaining fixtures. Pakistan will look to leverage their home advantage, while South Africa aims to challenge the hosts with their balanced squad.
🌦️ Pitch & Weather Report
The Rawalpindi surface traditionally supports batsmen early on, but spinners could find some turn as the match progresses. A score around 180 is expected to be competitive. The weather forecast for the evening looks clear, ensuring ideal conditions for a full match under the lights.
🇵🇰 Pakistan Team Preview
Pakistan boasts a powerful batting lineup with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan leading from the front. Fakhar Zaman’s explosive approach at the top and Iftikhar Ahmed’s power-hitting in the middle will be key. In bowling, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are expected to lead the pace attack, supported by Shadab Khan’s spin.
🇿🇦 South Africa Team Preview
South Africa enters the series with confidence after recent performances in white-ball cricket. Aiden Markram and Reeza Hendricks form a solid opening pair, while Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller add experience in the middle order. In bowling, Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada’s pace will test Pakistan’s top order.
📊 Head-to-Head (T20I)
- Total Matches: 23
- Pakistan Wins: 13
- South Africa Wins: 10
🔥 Players to Watch
- Pakistan: Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan
- South Africa: Aiden Markram, David Miller, Anrich Nortje
🔮 Match Prediction
Pakistan holds a slight edge with home conditions and a strong bowling attack. However, South Africa’s aggressive batting lineup can turn the game around quickly. Expect a close contest — Pakistan 55%, South Africa 45%.
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External Source: ESPN Cricinfo
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