PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Todays 1st T20I match: Get ready for a thrilling encounter as Pakistan (PAK) take on South Africa (SA) in the 1st T20I of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025. The match is scheduled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 28, 2025, at 8:30 PM IST.
Match Details
| Team | Pakistan (PAK) vs South Africa (SA) |
| Competition | South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 |
| Date & Time | October 28, 2025, 8:30 PM |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Live Stream | Fancode App |
| Scorecard | PAK vs SA Live Score |
PAK vs SA 1st T20I Match Preview & Head-to-Head Records
Both teams are looking to settel their team combinations ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Pakistan have made changes to their squad after losing the Asia Cup final, while South Africa are testing their bench strength in this series without several key players.
The head-to-head record between Pakistan and South Africa stands perfectly balanced, promising a fascinating contest.
| Matches | PAK Won | SA Won | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
Pakistan Team News & Analysis
Salman Ali Agha is leading the T20I side. The selectors have included uncapped spinner Usman Tariq in Pakistan’s squad.
The selectors have recalled star batter Babar Azam to the T20I squad after dropping him earlier in the year. He will bat at number three to bring stability to the top order.
The team management have dropped Fakhar Zaman and fast bowler Haris Rauf due to their poor performances in the Asia Cup.
Usman Khan will take over the wicketkeeping duties, replacing Mohammad Haris, who has been left out of the main squad.
South Africa Team News & Analysis
David Miller was named captain in the absence of the rested Aiden Markram, but he has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Donovan Ferreira will now captain the side. Key fast bowlers Gerald Coetzee and Kwena Maphaka are also out with injuries.
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock is back in the T20I squad.
Batters Matthew Breetzke and Tony de Zorzi have been added to the squad to cover the absences.
Also read – PAK vs SA Player Battle & Head to Head Team Stats in T20I – 2025
PAK vs SA Probable Playing XI & Key Players
| PAK Probable XI | SA Probable XI |
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Key Players For Pakistan
- Top Batters: Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan
- Top Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz
Key Players For South Africa
- Top Batters: Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis
- Top Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, George Linde
PAK vs SA 1st T20I Pitch Report & Weather update at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
The pitch is flat, which generally favors batsmen with true bounce and minimal movement for bowlers. The weather is clear and hot, likely to favor batters and make conditions harder for pacers.
Live Weather Update — Currently Clear sky. clear skies favour clean stroke-making in the powerplay.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Fast & Bounce |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Pace & Bounce |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Average |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Venue Stats
| Venue Details | Stats |
| Matches Played | 8 Matches |
| Win Bat First % | 13% |
| Win Bowl First % | 88% |
| 1st Inn Avg | 130 |
| 2nd Inn Avg | 147 |
| Highest Total (by PAK vs NZ) | 194-4 |
| Lowest Total (by NZ vs PAK) | 90-10 |
| Highest Chased (by NZ vs PAK) | 194-4 |
| Pace Wickets (59%) | 80 Wkt |
| Spin Wickets (41%) | 55 Wkt |
PAK vs SA Player Stats & Record at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
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| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khan (WK) | 38.8 | 78 | 0 | 3,33,0,5,37 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Lhuan dre Pretorius (WK) | 21.6 | 50 | 0 | 0,22,2,2,24 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Quinton De Kock (WK) | 19.4 | 31 | 0 | 0,0,7,23,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Matthew Breetzke (WK) | 18.2 | 27 | 0 | 1,5,1,12,8 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan (BAT) | 75.8 | 191 | 0 | 23,9,63,80,16 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Babar Azam (BAT) | 57.8 | 127 | 0 | 37,0,74,16,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| David Miller (BAT) | 57.4 | 137 | 0 | 1,82,36,18,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Reeza Hendricks (BAT) | 52 | 138 | 0 | 34,0,60,7,37 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Donovan Ferreira (BAT) | 46.6 | 63 | 2 | 5,29,15,10,4 | 1,1,0,0,0 |
| Tony de Zorzi (BAT) | 41 | 40 | 0 | 7,33 | 0,0 |
| Dewald Brevis (BAT) | 34.2 | 81 | 0 | 22,21,25,9,4 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Hasan Nawaz (BAT) | 32.2 | 63 | 0 | 5,0,3,15,40 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Fakhar Zaman (BAT) | 32.2 | 75 | 0 | 3,1,27,0,44 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Abdul Samad (BAT) | 26 | 66 | 0 | 4,44,0,11,7 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Tariq (BOWL) | 122 | 0 | 6 | 0,0 | 4,2 |
| Corbin Bosch (ALL) | 108.6 | 49 | 12 | 30,11,7,0,1 | 2,1,4,2,3 |
| Mohammad Nawaz (ALL) | 97.2 | 52 | 10 | 0,27,4,0,21 | 3,0,2,3,2 |
| Sahibzada Farhan (BAT) | 75.8 | 191 | 0 | 23,9,63,80,16 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Kwena Maphaka (BOWL) | 74.6 | 3 | 10 | 0,0,0,3,0 | 0,2,3,4,1 |
| Haris Rauf (BOWL) | 72.6 | 9 | 9 | 6,3,0,0,0 | 0,3,2,2,2 |
| Shaheen Afridi (BOWL) | 72.4 | 4 | 9 | 0,0,0,4,0 | 3,1,3,1,1 |
| Saim Ayub (ALL) | 67.2 | 118 | 3 | 36,27,13,20,22 | 1,1,0,0,1 |
| Babar Azam (BAT) | 57.8 | 127 | 0 | 37,0,74,16,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| David Miller (BAT) | 57.4 | 137 | 0 | 1,82,36,18,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Abrar Ahmed (BOWL) | 54 | 0 | 7 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 2,2,1,1,1 |
| Reeza Hendricks (BAT) | 52 | 138 | 0 | 34,0,60,7,37 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| George Linde (ALL) | 49.4 | 55 | 4 | 0,9,36,0,10 | 0,0,3,1,0 |
| Donovan Ferreira (BAT) | 46.6 | 63 | 2 | 5,29,15,10,4 | 1,1,0,0,0 |
| Naseem Shah (BOWL) | 46.2 | 9 | 6 | 0,0,9,0,0 | 1,2,1,1,1 |
| Sufiyan Muqeem (BOWL) | 44.6 | 11 | 5 | 10,0,0,1,0 | 0,2,1,1,1 |
| Gerald Coetzee (BOWL) | 42.8 | 60 | 3 | 12,0,17,12,19 | 1,0,1,0,1 |
| Andile Simelane (ALL) | 42.2 | 35 | 4 | 13,11,11,0,0 | 1,2,1,0,0 |
| Lungisani Ngidi (BOWL) | 41.8 | 9 | 5 | 2,7,0,0,0 | 3,0,1,0,1 |
| Salman Mirza (BOWL) | 41.6 | 0 | 5 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 1,1,1,1,1 |
| Tony de Zorzi (BAT) | 41 | 40 | 0 | 7,33 | 0,0 |
| Usman Khan (WK) | 38.8 | 78 | 0 | 3,33,0,5,37 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Nandre Burger (BOWL) | 34.6 | 9 | 4 | 9,0,0,0,0 | 0,0,2,1,1 |
| Dewald Brevis (BAT) | 34.2 | 81 | 0 | 22,21,25,9,4 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Lizaad Williams (BOWL) | 34 | 8 | 4 | 5,3,0,0,0 | 2,2,0,0,0 |
| Hasan Nawaz (BAT) | 32.2 | 63 | 0 | 5,0,3,15,40 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Fakhar Zaman (BAT) | 32.2 | 75 | 0 | 3,1,27,0,44 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Agha Salman (ALL) | 31.4 | 79 | 0 | 14,63,1,0,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter (BOWL) | 27 | 7 | 3 | 0,0,7,0,0 | 0,1,0,1,1 |
| Abdul Samad (BAT) | 26 | 66 | 0 | 4,44,0,11,7 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr (BOWL) | 24.67 | 0 | 1 | 0,0,0 | 0,1,0 |
| Lhuan dre Pretorius (WK) | 21.6 | 50 | 0 | 0,22,2,2,24 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Faheem Ashraf (ALL) | 19.6 | 10 | 2 | 0,7,3,0,0 | 0,0,1,1,0 |
| Quinton De Kock (WK) | 19.4 | 31 | 0 | 0,0,7,23,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Matthew Breetzke (WK) | 18.2 | 27 | 0 | 1,5,1,12,8 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Tariq (BOWL) | 122 | 0 | 6 | 0,0 | 4,2 |
| Kwena Maphaka (BOWL) | 74.6 | 3 | 10 | 0,0,0,3,0 | 0,2,3,4,1 |
| Haris Rauf (BOWL) | 72.6 | 9 | 9 | 6,3,0,0,0 | 0,3,2,2,2 |
| Shaheen Afridi (BOWL) | 72.4 | 4 | 9 | 0,0,0,4,0 | 3,1,3,1,1 |
| Abrar Ahmed (BOWL) | 54 | 0 | 7 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 2,2,1,1,1 |
| Naseem Shah (BOWL) | 46.2 | 9 | 6 | 0,0,9,0,0 | 1,2,1,1,1 |
| Sufiyan Muqeem (BOWL) | 44.6 | 11 | 5 | 10,0,0,1,0 | 0,2,1,1,1 |
| Gerald Coetzee (BOWL) | 42.8 | 60 | 3 | 12,0,17,12,19 | 1,0,1,0,1 |
| Lungisani Ngidi (BOWL) | 41.8 | 9 | 5 | 2,7,0,0,0 | 3,0,1,0,1 |
| Salman Mirza (BOWL) | 41.6 | 0 | 5 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 1,1,1,1,1 |
| Nandre Burger (BOWL) | 34.6 | 9 | 4 | 9,0,0,0,0 | 0,0,2,1,1 |
| Lizaad Williams (BOWL) | 34 | 8 | 4 | 5,3,0,0,0 | 2,2,0,0,0 |
| Nqabayomzi Peter (BOWL) | 27 | 7 | 3 | 0,0,7,0,0 | 0,1,0,1,1 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr (BOWL) | 24.67 | 0 | 1 | 0,0,0 | 0,1,0 |
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20I Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match 2025
Team 1 – If PAK bat 1st
Team 2 – If SA Bat 1st
PAK vs SA 1st T20I Best Dream11 Cap/Vc Prediction Today’s Match
For Small League
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Afridi | BOWL | 85.6 | 90.2 | 71.5 | 118.84 |
| S Mirza | BOWL | 69.6 | 164 | 0 | 99.9 |
| S Ayub | ALL | 39.4 | 61.2 | 137.5 | 96.34 |
| G Linde | ALL | 48.4 | 5 | 138 | 94.65 |
For Grand League
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Wasim Jr | BOWL | 82.8 | 74 | 0 | 93.4 |
| D Miller | BAT | 49 | 0 | 168 | 92.95 |
| B Azam | BAT | 75 | 48.2 | 31.5 | 89.94 |
| H Rauf | BOWL | 72.6 | 37.8 | 1 | 86.01 |
Game Changer Pick
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Hendricks | BAT | 40.2 | 13 | 127.5 | 89.17 |
| K Maphaka | BOWL | 79.4 | 0 | 45 | 70.14 |
| A Ahmed | BOWL | 41 | 84 | 55 | 60.5 |
| D Brevis | BAT | 91.8 | 0 | 0 | 55.08 |
FAQ – PAK vs SA Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For Pakistan (PAK) vs South Africa (SA)?
Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Nawaz will be the key players for Team PAK.
Which are the Key Players For South Africa (SA) vs Pakistan (PAK)?
Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, Lungi Ngidi, and George Linde will be the key players for Team SA.
What’s the pitch report and weather update for Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
The pitch is flat, which generally favors batsmen with true bounce and minimal movement for bowlers. The weather is clear and hot, likely to favor batters and make conditions harder for pacers.
Who are the best Cap/Vc picks for today’s PAK vs SA 1st T20I match?
Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Sahibzada Farhan, and Faheem Ashraf will be good options for C/VC.
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